I never wanted a baby until I did. Desperately. With basically every fiber of my being, the feeling just came over me one day – borne from a loneliness that I have never experienced before and haven’t experienced again. I suddenly wanted a baby. From that moment on, I became a sputtering mess over baby… →
Health
How I Used Minimalism to Overcome Postpartum Anxiety
You don’t feel depressed. You feel overwhelmed and you can’t stop worrying about EVERYTHING since your baby was born. That’s exactly what I experienced as a new mother, but I finally found something that worked to reduce the stress. Today I am sharing how I used minimalism to overcome postpartum anxiety.
How to Keep Kids Safe This Summer
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness?” – John Steinbeck I love summer. It is by far my favorite season (sorry, Autumn lovers…). My birthday is in the summer. There is no school. And there’s the beach, literally my favorite place to be. Oh, and how… →
Is it Safe to Eat a Keto Diet During Pregnancy?
Whether you are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant, you might be wondering what kind of diet will keep you and your baby safe and healthy while controlling how much weight you put on. There are many diets out there, and the Keto diet is one that is becoming more and more popular. What about… →
7 Eye-Opening Facts About Gut Health Every Mom Needs To Know
Gut health. The microbiome. Probiotics. Does any of this sound familiar? “Gut health” has become a buzz phrase over the past year or two. You have probably heard this phrase but you may not know what it means (or why it matters to you as a mama!). To put it simply, a healthy gut can… →
How to Add Fitness and Stay Active as a Busy Mom
As moms, we tend to save the scraps for ourselves. We give and give until there is nothing left. But in order to give to our families fully, we must take care of ourselves. We can’t take care of our families if we are running on empty. I have been there, and quite frankly, it’s… →
How to Tell When Antibiotics are Needed for Your Sick Child
Today I want to share with you a guest post by mama Jessica. Now I’m sure we all have heard about the rampant abuse of antibiotics, but Jessica is a Pediatric Nurse, so she sees how truly life-saving they can be. It’s in time like these, we can all appreciate the life saving capabilities of… →
How to Make Cranberry Orange Christmas Potpourri
One thing I love about the holiday season is the smells. I love the smell of a real Christmas tree in our living room, a fire in the fireplace, and pies in the oven! So, when I was thinking of Christmas gifts to give to my friends and neighbors, I immediately thought of the homemade… →
How to Meal Plan and Prep for Busy Moms
Meal planning and prepping can be a tad bit overwhelming. The idea of planning out each meal and snack, and pre-cutting all of your meats, vegetables, and fruits can seem like a lot of work! I’ll be honest here, it IS a lot of work! You might have heard people say that meal planning will… →
5 Days of Crock Pot Dinners With 5 Ingredients or Less + Why Every Mom Should Meal Plan
Hey mamas! It’s meal plan Monday! This week is dedicated to WHY I love meal planning so much! I will get to that in just a second, but first I want to give you a glance at next week’s post, which I am really excited about! Why I Love Meal Planning This post may contain… →