Tips for Moms

This baby beanie may look a little different and have a funny name but there is no funny business to what it can do for your baby. The Tortle is a lightweight, snug beanie that is a cost-effective, preventative solution to flat head syndrome. Did you know positional plagiocephaly (or “flat head syndrome”) is up …

I totally convinced you how awesome doulas are last week, right? So, now that you’re searching for your perfect match, you need to prepare for your meet and greet interview. Any doula worth her birthing ball (ha, birth joke there!), will offer you a free phone or in-person consultation before you move forward. Take her …

She is not a friend. She is not a healthcare provider. She is a mother figure of the most ancient kind. Her life experience empowers you. She is a reassuring presence who will always listen to you and support you in your chosen path. She will remind you of those choices, and the reason you …

I personally love packing up my diaper bags every time I use them. Through trial and error I have figured out what I need to pack, and things I can probably do without. Here are my ten must haves. 1. Diapers. I had to put that one. Always pack extra diapers, especially when your baby …

My husband was taking out our two year old yesterday, and this was part of our conversation before he went: Me- “(blah blah blah) and I’m packing some food in case she gets hungry.” Him- “She just ate a whole peanut butter bagel, she’s not going to get hungry again…. Is she?” Me- “Have you …

I’ve done my fair share of moving which means I’ve packed up  my entire existence many times. While doing so, I took some mental notes on how this should be done, and here I am ready to give you all some tips. Whether you’re moving, a hoarder who needs to purge, or just need some …

Chances are you may have a picky eater on your hands because most of us do. Today I wanted to share a list of ten tips I compiled to help you feed your picky eater. I know it can be challenging, and I’m here to help! 1. Drink it. If your little one would rather …

My daughter likes to run, anywhere, anytime, back and forth. She encourages me to run back and forth through our house, as if she knows I need the exercise. When I found out I was pregnant and would give birth around my daughter’s second birthday, one of the thoughts that crossed my mind (as I’m …

Like me, I’m sure you’re all still reeling from the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary. As the coverage unfolds of the heroes and helpers, causes arise from all sides and more questions than will ever be answered have been cast. It’s a somber way to enter the holidays – in prayer and petition for lives …

On Day 7 of our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway, we asked you what advice you would give to new parents. And over 500 of you answered! The most popular response was “Sleep when the baby sleeps”- and it’s true! Forget anything else you need to do, no-one will judge your house being a mess …

The holidays are pretty quiet around our house when it comes to visitors. Most of our close family is at least a state away if not half the country, but we are all doing our part to help grow relationships amidst the miles that separate us. One such way is this nifty DIY family tree. …

Ten tips on getting your children to sleep through the night As parents, we all really want a good night’s sleep, right? Before my son was born, I was sleeping a delightful 12 hours every night. Yup, you read that correctly. TWELVE whole hours. It was glorious. Since my son was born I’ve never slept …