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9 Items Every Breastfeeding Mom Actually Needs Postpartum

Are you a new breastfeeding mom? Congratulations! You should be proud of yourself. It’s a selfless thing to give your baby and while it’s not always easy, it will be so worth it. As a breastfeeding mom myself, I’m writing this blog for you to let you know what items will be super helpful when […]View post →

20 Easter Basket Ideas For Kids

*This blog contains affiliate links. This means if you purchase an item I may get a small commission. This is at no extra cost to you. I only share products I’ve used and love! I don’t know about you, but Easter snuck up on me this year. It’s less than 2 weeks away already! Can […]View post →

How To Develop A Nap Routine for Your 3 to 6 Month Old Baby

So, you’re out of that fourth trimester fog. Your little tiny newborn is suddenly not so tiny anymore and you’re ready to start getting them into some sort of nap routine. Well, you’ve come to the right place! I’m a mom of 3 who truly believes sleep is SO important, not only for baby and […]View post →

Creating A 6 Month Old Schedule For Your Baby

Are you ready to crack down and get your 6 month old on a schedule? If naps are few and far between for your baby and you’re exhausted, you’ve come to the right place! As a mom of 3, I know how important it is to get your baby on a good schedule and have […]View post →

How To Lose Weight, Get Healthier, and Feel Better in 30 Days

In February I did a 30 day health challenge to lose weight and get healthier. I cut dairy, soy, gluten, sugar, coffee, and alcohol out of my diet for 30 days. I know that sounds crazy and you’re probably thinking “what did you eat?!” But it wasn’t as hard as it sounds. I made simple […]View post →

3 Tips to Make the Morning Rush Easier

You’re probably here because you have school aged kids. And getting through the morning rush is frantic and overwhelming sometimes. I hear ya, mama! I’m here to tell you though, that it doesn’t have to be hard! Here are 3 super simple ways to get through the morning rush and make it easier. That way, […]View post →

We Made A One Christmas Gift Rule This Year and Here’s Why

Since having kids, Christmas seems to be more overwhelming for me than fun. The amount of Christmas gifts received by all from our large families can be a bit much sometimes. Once my husband and I had our second baby we knew we needed to make some Christmas changes so we weren’t bombarded with gifts. […]View post →

My Third Pregnancy: An Unexpected Journey

On December 13, 2019 I found out I was pregnant with mine and my husband’s 3rd baby. We were a little surprised, but excited to add another little one to our family. Judging by my last period, we could expect our bundle of joy in August, so we set out to enjoy the holidays and […]View post →

“How To Draw A Kangaroo” Worksheet From Little Passports

The school year has begun for most of us, and it’s anything but normal. Even if your kids are in school full time, it’s not normal because of masks and social distancing, etc. A lot of kids are even home still, remote learning, or in some weird hybrid model. That’s why I was super excited […]View post →

My Very Basic Hospital Bag Checklist

It can be stressful when you’re preparing to give birth to your baby. Especially if you’re a first time mom! There’s so many things that need to be done and it can become overwhelming. Packing your hospital bag shouldn’t be! When I had my first child, I way overpacked. Like I’m talking huge suitcase, filled […]View post →