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17 Best Baby Girl Names That Aren’t Super Popular

When it comes to baby girl names, you don’t want names that everyone else has, right? I don’t know about you, but when I was naming my daughters I wanted to make sure when I said their name that 10 other kids didn’t look at me. I also didn’t want to say their name and […]View post →

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 →

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 →

4 Insanely Easy Things To Gift A New Mom When She Brings Home Her Baby

They say September is the most popular birth month. But I’m pretty sure May and June are close runner ups! I feel like so many women I know–personally and through Instagram– are having babies right now. And since I am about to be one of them as well, I figured I’d share some great things […]View post →

I Never Thought I Would Miss Breastfeeding…But I Do

“Nope, no more babies after Mallory. I never want to breastfeed again!” I distinctly remember saying that to so many people after my daughter was born. Of course, I was in the rough of it…early mornings, middle-of-the-night wake ups, leaky boobs, constant worry if she was getting enough. The days they say you’ll forget, but […]View post →