Lauren Tate

Are there really differences between pregnancies, you maybe asking yourself? I’m pretty sure I’m already working with #secondbabysyndrome – you know, where you’re not worried anymore about a pacifier that drops on the floor, re-wearing a pair of pajamas four days in a row, and I can’t for the life of me remember how far along …

Hosting or attending a Fourth of July Barbecue? In charge of desserts? I’ve gotcha covered – here’s six super easy options that’ll be nice and festive for the holiday. Red White And Blue Ooey-Gooey Bars  Celebration Pretzel Sticks Festive Ice Cream Sandwiches Flag Fruit Kabobs Ice Cream Brownie Starwiches Red White and Blue Strawberries

I think celebrating a dad’s first Father’s Day is a very special occasion. Presumably, their whole life has changed drastically recently with the addition of a baby to their family, and I think it’s important to acknowledge that in a special way. That said, I find that many Father’s Day gifts (and many gifts for …

Sure, you can buy a gift for the dad (s) in your life – but why buy when you can DIY Father’s Day Gifts? Just to disclose where I’m coming from – I love to DIY but I’m not all that handy, so I’m on the ‘beginner’ side when it comes to this. I tried …

Let me be the first to publicly declare this -I have used the same diaper cream on my son since day one. (That’ll be at the top of the list, that you’ll read below.) We’ve been extremely lucky that it’s worked well for him and haven’t needed to try a bunch of others. That said, …

If you’re in the process of registering for baby gear, it can absolutely get overwhelming with options. I believe that most things available for babies are nice to have, but not essentials for baby whatsoever. This list is very subjective, obviously, as it’s from my personal point of view, but I still want to share …

I’ve only been pregnant once in the summer, and I’m currently due with my second in October, meaning I’ll be pregnant all summer again. During these months, it’s important to take care of yourself and your growing baby.  How hot of a summer you’ll be experiencing depends on your location, and as I live in the …

We all know each woman, and therefore each pregnancy, is unique and different, but perhaps the most common “side effect” of pregnancy (especially in the early months) is nausea. I am most definitely feeling sicker this pregnancy compared to my last. I’m just starting my second trimester now, so I’m slowly feeling better, but it’s certainly been …

Whether you’re pregnant for the first time or fifth, I find it good practice to read up on all of the changes that are occurring within your body. If you’ve done any searching, whether online or in a bricks and mortar, you’ve likely noticed that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of pregnancy books and …

It’s time to get started with juicing. We’re four months into the new year- are you sticking to your resolutions? I’ll go first- sort of. I’ve been sick, so I have made some poor eating choices, but overall, I am sticking to my commitment to stay healthy. One way that I am able to continue …

I write this post in the sense of having a conversation with a girlfriend- a girlfriend who is starting to think about trying for a baby. I want to make that clear. Charting your basal body temperature is, quite possibly, the most non-invasive, low commitment way to determine your body’s cycle to increase your odds …

I recently wrote about my unplanned C-section recently on here, and today I wanted to share a few tips on how I had a good c-section recovery from the surgery. Remember – your body is recovering from major surgery, as well as adjusting to caring for a newborn, so have realistic expectations! It will take a …