Inside: Must-have gift ideas for breastfeeding moms – whether for Mother’s Day, Christmas or her baby registry, find the perfect gift for a nursing mom. Are you gift-shopping for a breastfeeding mom and unsure what she actually wants? You can buy her the standard generic gifts for moms like a sweater and candle — which […]
Everything I Wish I Knew About Finding a Mom Tribe
Finding mom friends or a tribe of women to connect with is essential for surviving the chaotic early years with kids. To make true mom friends that you can call on during the tough days of motherhood, follow a few essential steps. I was the new girl in town, with a baby on the way. No […]
Stop the New Mom Overwhelm with a Simple Tool
It’s easy to become overwhelmed those first few weeks as a new mom taking care of baby’s every need. To keep track of diaper changes, baby’s mood, and feedings (especially as a breastfeeding mom), this simple tool will help banish mom brain and help you keep it together! This post may contain affiliate links. The blur of […]
6 Clever Tips to Feel More Comfortable Breastfeeding in Public
Inside: Get tips to feel confident and comfortable breastfeeding in public, even when you think others are judging you. It’s a sad, but common reality when a mother is shamed or made to feel uncomfortable for trying to feed her child in public…whether by someone’s rude remarks or by her own internal fears. As if feeding your baby is […]
The Best Summer Activities for Babies
Finding summer activities to do with baby was a predicament I encountered every couple years with a newborn. While summer is one of the best times to get outdoors and enjoy the warm weather or pool beach fun with kids, doing so with a brand new baby, brings on it’s own set of challenges. Babies under 6 months of […]
Tummy Time Activities for Your Teething Baby
Teething is such an excruciating time for both baby and mommy. Obviously, your little bundle of joy is going through a lot of physical pain as a new tooth makes it’s way through the gums, causing excessive drooling, fussiness and even more diaper rashes! So it’s no surprise mommy is suffering watching her baby go […]
Breastfeeding Truths: The Pros & Cons Every Mom Should Know
Breastfeeding a baby is a very personal choice. It’s something that every mom needs to decide on her own and figure out what works for her as parent, as well as for her entire family. I breastfed all three of my children and do think it’s one of the greatest things a mother can do […]
The Safer Way to Keep Baby Warm in a Car Seat this Winter
Let me be the first to acknowledge the truth: I’m just as guilty as anyone else. It happens almost every day as I load the kids into the car, to and from school. It’s cold outdoors. Bitterly cold. Temperatures are in the low 30s. The wind has picked up and I just want to keep my […]
The Best Gift Ideas for the Expectant or New Mom
I’ve been pregnant each time during the holidays and know there were a few amazing mom-to-be gifts I received that were definitely useful with a growing belly and changing hormones (and gifts that saved me from having to purchase or add to a baby registry). Read: Holiday “Mocktail” Smoothie for Mom-to-Be In fact, there were some must-have […]
Best Baby Toys for Learning and Development (3 – 6 Months)
Inside: Find the best educational learning toys for babies 3-6 months old. As a new mom, I always wondered if there were educational baby toys that could actually help my little bundle of joy reach major milestones. Milestones like reaching, pressing, babbling, crawling, talking that make us so proud as parents, but more importantly show that our […]
