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Motherhood
Why I Have A Teal Pumpkin in Front of my House + 4 Free Printables
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Coping Mechanisms For Anxiety: Healthy vs Unhealthy
If you’ve been following along, you know I have been coping with some postpartum anxiety. And in my recovery process I’ve discovered a few things I’ve been doing to sabotage myself. I’ve noticed some things I use as crutches to cope with my anxiety that really only serve to make it worse. A coping mechanism […]
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 […]
Self-Care Tools For Anxiety: Natural, Simple and Fun
I’m weary to say any of these things are “remedies” because…well…they aren’t. I’m not entirely sure if my anxiety can be remedied. At this point in the game, I’ve gotten to a place of accepting that my anxiety is just that…mine. It’s been there for as long as I can remember. I didn’t always have a […]
Just The Essentials: Why I Started Using Essential Oils
So the time has finally come and my metamorphosis into a full-ledged crunchy granola cliche is complete. I am entering into the world of essential oils, along with everyone else and their mother. I started seeing moms popping up in my Instagram feed talking about essential oils. It peaked my interest and I found myself […]
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 […]
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 […]