This is my first year placing a teal pumpkin outside my front door for Halloween. I’ve seen it done for a while, but never looked into it. Until this year. After I had my daughter. We are very grateful that neither of my stepsons have shown signs of any food allergies. However, since having my
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Capsule Wardrobe For Stay At Home Moms: My 5 Go-To Outfits
I read a lot of books about what to expect after having a baby, but none of them mentioned that I would completely lose my identity and need to find a new one. My body changed. That’s an obvious one. I saw that one coming. My hair changed. I heard that might happen, but it
Best Podcasts For Moms Looking Motivation
In my opinion, Podcasts are to blogs what Audible is to books. It’s a way to consume content when you don’t have the time to read it. It also serves as a great way to feel like you’re a part of an adult conversation when you spend your entire day talking to a tiny human
New Mom Gifts: Essentials Every New Mom Really Needs
Are you in need of some new mom gift ideas? Below is a list of a few essentials every new mom needs, but probably won’t buy for herself. I read every book under the sun trying to prepare myself for what life would be like once I had baby. But nothing can really prepare you
Sleep Like A Baby: Essential Oil Blend To Help Baby Sleep Through The Night
Okay, I know this may sound crazy. And maybe it is crazy. But I am not kidding when I tell you that ever since I started diffusing this blend in baby’s room at night, she has been sleeping. Through. The. Night. This is huuuuge, you guys. If you read my post about my first attempts
Getting To Know My Postpartum Anxiety
I’m referring to my anxiety as Postpartum Anxiety, but I’ve struggled with anxiety most of my life. I’m just noticing it taking a different shape since giving birth. I’m developing a new relationship with my anxiety. I’m taking ownership of it. I’m doing my best to stay in front of it and be proactive. I’m
We All Need To Cry It Out Sometimes
Caution: Brain Dump Ahead I’m hesitant to talk about this because I feel as soon as I write it down it will stop and I’ll never get it back. But baby has been sleeping pretty well lately. Or, rather, I have been able to let her put herself to sleep, which leads to her sleeping
Postpartum Anxiety Snuck Up On Me
Anxiety and depression are sneaky illnesses. They trick you into believing you’ve got them under control, only to sneak back up on you when you least expect it. My daughter is 8 months old now, and I’m finally realizing my anxiety is back and in full force. It’s been sitting on my chest for a
It Takes A Village: How I Found My Village On Instagram
For a while, social media became a very unhealthy part of my life. So much so, that I had to delete it altogether. But now, I’m back on and finding a whole new appreciation for it. And a whole new appreciation for the phrase “It Takes A Village”. I’m a millennial (cue angry eye roll
Sleep Training Baby To Sleep In Crib At Six Months
I have been avoiding sleep training baby in her crib since day one. I have gotten so used to sleeping next to her, I couldn’t stand the thought of her sleeping in another room. Every week would bring a different excuse. After she gets her shots, after the 4 month sleep regression, after we’re done