You made me a mama, but there was a time when I wasn’t your Mommy – a time when I made my own rules. A time when I decided what I would do, when I would wake up and who I would answer to. Naptime was a bad word, but happy hour and girls trips…… Continue reading A Love Letter to My Children
Simple 3-Step Skincare for Pregnancy & Hormonal Acne
Please note: This post contains affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I have struggled with adult acne for years, only made worse by pregnancy and hormonal acne. During my teen years I would get the occasional pimple, but it was nothing my Neutrogena spot treatment couldn’t fix. My first…… Continue reading Simple 3-Step Skincare for Pregnancy & Hormonal Acne
Why I Won’t Be Making New Year’s Resolutions This Year
When was the last time you made a new year’s resolution? I mean really made a resolution. Something different from the typical eat better, workout more and get more sleep. For me, its been years and I find it more difficult the older I get. There are so many moving pieces, so many factors that…… Continue reading Why I Won’t Be Making New Year’s Resolutions This Year
Third Trimester Checklist
Time is winding down in my second pregnancy and the finish line is in sight! But before I can hold my little bundle of joy in my arms, there are a few important things I have to cross off my to-do list. I’ve actually delayed publishing this post multiple times because I was dragging my…… Continue reading Third Trimester Checklist
Surviving a Newborn – 7 Apps You Need
The newborn phase is one of the most fascinating and challenging stages of motherhood. While you’re working on healing your body from the inside out, you’re also adjusting to the job of Mommy, with a demanding boss that requires your attention around the clock. As a journalist, I found myself Googling every little question I…… Continue reading Surviving a Newborn – 7 Apps You Need
7 Tips for a Magical Disney World Experience with a Toddler
Have Help Walt Disney World can be a magical but overwhelming vacation destination, especially when traveling with small children. My first rule of advice is don’t let children outnumber adults. Having more adults than children in your party allows you to rotate responsibilities, including diaper changes, bathroom/nap breaks and holding baby during long waits. At…… Continue reading 7 Tips for a Magical Disney World Experience with a Toddler
Safe Pregnancy Workouts
Working out was one of the last things on my mind after emerging from the first trimester filled with morning sickness, but the second time around, I was determined to keep a closer eye on my pregnancy weight to ensure that baby and I remained as healthy as possible. During my first pregnancy, once my…… Continue reading Safe Pregnancy Workouts
Motherhood & Mental Health
A lump formed in my throat and pressure built up, threatening to grow with every gulp of air I took. The tiny human in my arms was oblivious to what I was going through, as I came to the realization that I was 100%, completely in charge of his well-being for life. No one told…… Continue reading Motherhood & Mental Health
Pregnancy Acne: My Treatment Plan For Clear Skin
To pop or not to pop? To pop or not to pop? That’s the question for anyone who suffers from adult or hormonal acne, but it’s even more pronounced during pregnancy for some lucky women. I happen to be one of them. Now that I’m on to pregnancy number two, I’m determined to not let…… Continue reading Pregnancy Acne: My Treatment Plan For Clear Skin
Seven Tips for Relieving Morning Sickness and Keeping it Away All Day
Surviving the first trimester – a time filled with excitement, anxiety, butterflies, headaches… and nausea. During both of my pregnancies, I found myself searching the internet for anything that would make the first trimester sickies go away. Here are some of my tried and true solutions that made even the worst days a little more…… Continue reading Seven Tips for Relieving Morning Sickness and Keeping it Away All Day
When to Take a Pregnancy Test
And how I knew I was pregnant with Baby #2. When you know, you know. The second time around, I was a little more prepared, more experienced, and more in-tune with my body than before. Early pregnancy symptoms differ from woman to woman, and even from pregnancy to pregnancy, whether you’ve had one or five…… Continue reading When to Take a Pregnancy Test
