I love summer. Days spent splashing around at the pool, walks around town at any time of the day, outdoor parties and cookouts... there are some parts of summer that are just all fun and leisure. Yet, at the same time, summer is so hectic. We try to take advantage of the nice weather and … Continue reading 10 Quick Summer Meals
Whew, you've made it past the 1st trimester! Hopefully you are feeling a little less nauseous, a little more energized, and looking more pregnant than bloated. The 2nd trimester is honestly my favorite, and I've heard that other mothers loved it too. Look forward to this season as it is probably going to be the … Continue reading What To Expect: The 2nd Trimester
Beginning solid foods with your baby can be really overwhelming. It's just like any other other thing you'll teach your baby to do, but it's most likely the first big thing you'll be doing with your wee one, aside from bottle feeding and sleeping all day. When I started solids with my first, I truly … Continue reading Meal Ideas + Tips: 6-9 Months
If you are a mother, then it isn't news to you that pregnancy and breastfeeding change a LOT about your old body. Things that were taut and smooth are now saggy and textured... it's a big old bummer, but as there's nothing you can do about it that isn't crazy expensive, most of us are … Continue reading The PERFECT “mom-bod” undies
My hubby loves anything that has to do with meat. If that was the only food group I fed him from, he would be very happy. Italian Beef is one of his favorite meals, but it always intimidated me... until I realized it's the simplest recipe! There is practically nothing to it. You just stick … Continue reading The Best Italian Beef
Here we go, friends. It's officially wedding and graduation season! There's nothing more overwhelming financially than realizing you have 20 events to go to this spring and ALL of them require a gift. If you go all out, you feel like a great human being...a great human being that's broke. If you don't get anything, … Continue reading 5 Cheap & Easy Grad Gifts
1. Make Sure You Know What The Recipient Wants The MTB (mother-to-be) is the most important part of this whole project. It can be tempting to do something that sounds fun to you, especially if YOU have been the MTB in the past and enjoyed your shower. But, each person is different. Even if you … Continue reading 10 Tips To Throw The Perfect Baby Shower
DISCLAIMER: This is not a paid review. I am not affiliated with Monat in any way. This is my personal opinion & experience, as well as what I have researched about the product. Take that as it is, not as anything more. I hope this review helps you decide whether or not you would like … Continue reading An Honest Monat Review
YAY! You are pregnant! Whether you have been planning this for years or it was the shock of a lifetime, here you are. Congratulations, mama. You have so much to look forward to. But the truth is, those first three months can be really REALLY hard. In my experience, the first three months of pregnancy … Continue reading What To Expect: The 1st Trimester
Are you one of those mamas that struggles to get good stuff into your wee babe's mouth? I honestly do not have what I would consider a "picky" child... but I still find myself putting a significant amount of effort into getting the "right" nutrients into him! My child loves mac n' cheese, hot dogs, … Continue reading Toddler Fruit & Veggie Ice Cream
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