Finding Joy In The Journey
Be prepared with a handy Mom and baby hospital bag checklist, plus free PDF. Here’s what you need to pack for labor and delivery, (and WHEN to pack it). When it comes to what to bring with you on delivery day, it’s best to be prepared ahead of time. A basic pregnancy bag list for … Read more
I write this post from a place of love, light, and wholehearted encouragement for all my fellow IVF warriors out there as you follow your dreams of motherhood. I truly believe that positive affirmations and visualizations can help you to stay calm, focused, and manifest the desired outcome of your IVF treatment. Infertility sucks. And … Read more
During pregnancy, one of the most fun things can be shopping and dressing your bump in super cute maternity clothes. And you should absolutely show off that awesome baby belly! But, if you’re a more frugal shopper you may not want to spend a ton of money on a whole new wardrobe for those precious … Read more
Let’s face it, changing diapers isn’t one of the joys of parenting but at least when changing an infant it’s relatively easy. Then comes the toddler stage with all the squirming, wriggling and fighting you at every turn. Sort of like wrestling an octopus. So, when to use Pull-ups? When to make the switch? When … Read more
15 of our favorite books for 2-3 year olds for you to enjoy There really is no better way to help your child develop a love of reading than sitting down with a book together on a regular basis, not to mention it is a wonderful bonding opportunity. You can start reading to your baby … Read more
Is your 2-year-old talking gibberish? Perhaps, as a parent you’re concerned that your child should have more real words at this stage. We were too. When our son turned 2 he had just one word. Dada. That was it. And of course, it was Dada, right? The rest of his verbal language skills were noticeably … Read more
What do you think of when you hear the word self-care? Pampering yourself by getting a manicure, pedicure, soaking in a nice hot bubble bath with some candles lit and soothing music? Heck ya. I’m in for all that and it’s something a lot of us don’t do for ourselves often enough. But there are … Read more
Our 6 top picks for the best female fitness YouTubers include Holly Dolke, Betty Rocker, and more! These super fit yet down-to-earth women are sure to inspire! Check out these fit ladies and their YouTube channels to kick off, restart, or shake up your fitness journey. Some of my blog posts contain affiliate links, from … Read more
When I first tried yoga about 9 years ago I wasn’t sure if it was going to be for me. I wondered if it was going to be too hard to learn, or too slow-paced for me, while at the same time I questioned whether or not it would even be a good workout. The … Read more
If you’re looking for something productive to do when you are stuck at home and want to dig into a good project to distract you from the outside world, there’s nothing like a good spring cleaning. And there’s no better place to start than your closet. The key to success here is that you must … Read more