Tips for Moms

I won’t lie- breastfeeding wasn’t the easiest thing I’ve ever done. I definitely faced a learning curve and it took me almost 6 full weeks before I felt confident and comfortable nursing my son. Some moms take to breastfeeding almost instantly while others struggle to nurse their new baby. If you have a new mom …

Before I actually started breastfeeding I had a pretty limited knowledge of what all it would entail. I recalled my mom breastfeeding my two sisters and there was mention of it in my Bradley birth class. I really wanted to nurse my baby, and do it well, but the actual logistics of breastfeeding were a bit …

In honor of National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, I wanted to share a few breastfeeding accessories that I felt extremely helpful during my 13 month run breastfeeding my son. I am also currently expecting my second child, who I plan to also breastfeed, so this list will serve as a great reminder of what accessories I …

Remember when date nights at restaurants used to be calm, cool, and collected? Even dare I say it, romantic? Ya, I hardly remember those times either. Things sure do change once you have kids. While going to restaurants might be a lot more challenging once you have children, it’s still possible to have a great …

Today we are talking about quotes for moms. By Fridays I’m usually at my wits end with motherhood. It’s exhausting – the day in and day out of diapers, picky eaters and laundry. The monotony of everyday can wear on a mama and sometimes we just need a lightning bolt of encouragement. I’ll often memorize …

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 …

This conversation is sponsored by Kenmore.  What would you do with more time? Read a book? Play with the kids? Take a nap? Partake in the Kenmore Dirty Girl Mud Run? Well, I’m about to tell you how to save time out of your busy mama schedule! One of my least favorite chores in the …

We all need a good day full of pampering as far as I’m concerned, but the truth is that not all of us can afford a day at the spa every month. That’s why today I’m sharing 8 easy ways to pamper yourself in the comfort of your own home. That’s right – at home …

I just entered my third trimester of pregnancy and I’ve already flown a handful of times. I’ve also got two more flights planned before baby is set to arrive. With wedding season here, family vacations, and lots of trips planned, flights are a must for us right now. Although it can be a little uncomfortable …

Do you know the symptoms of tongue tie or lip tie? After years of dreaming, fertility treatment, and nine months of preparation, my son was born by an natural birth in the hospital. I knew the importance of skin-to-skin contact and initiating breastfeeding as soon as possible, so I helped my son latch on to …

My little guy is just beginning his exploration of Legos, but it is quickly becoming an obsession. I’ve already stepped on my fair share of Dulpos; enough to force this mama to seek some lego storage solutions STAT! If I can expect to accumulate more and more of these Lego Bricks in the coming years, …

My twins are officially toddlers, which means they are at maximum mess-making stage, maximum tantrum throwing stage, and maximum poop producing age. I am counting down the days until we can start potty training. They seem to be just the slightest bit interested. They point at their diaper and say “Bye-bye” when they wake up …