Finding Joy In The Journey
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
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
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
You’re going to be a mom for the first time! Congratulations! Everything is a brand new experience as you start out on your journey to motherhood. First-time moms can easily write a simple birth plan or a list of birth preferences to help them feel more prepared come delivery day. Your baby is almost here! … Read more
I consider it an honour and a privilege to be a mom and to celebrate that, I have collected some words of wisdom on motherhood to share with you. A celebration of being a mother, quotes and sayings that will touch your heart, make you think, bring a smile or maybe a tear. I never … Read more
What’s it really like to go through labor induction without an epidural? You may be wondering “should I get an epidural?” I will share my personal experience with you here and maybe it can help you make your choice. Choosing to get an epidural or not is a deeply personal decision for every woman and … Read more
I know how it is to feel overwhelmed by housework, honestly. Most of us fall somewhere in the middle ground between being a clean freak and a total slob. I too am somewhere in that middle but I have discovered some easy ways to keep a tidy home along the way. If You Feel Overwhelmed … Read more