I love finding simpler ways to parent. It has been a common trend on my blog to list as many hacks, tips, and tricks I could find for every area of parenting, from pregnancy to all things baby to now, all things toddlers. The toddler stage is challenging in its own way, when compared […]
Everyone tells you that the newborn phase is one of the toughest phases of early parenting. You literally hit the ground running as soon as your little one is born! After having two of my own, I can definitely agree with that! Even after knowing what to expect about how newborns can be, I […]
Oh, the newborn phase. You’d think that having gone through it once, I’d be set, but not quite. This is my second time around on going through the newborn phase, and going into it I’ll admit I was so confident. Like, I know what to expect, and there’s nothing new so I’ll be able […]
Your child’s teeth are probably the last thing in your mind when it comes to parenting. That is until you wind up in the pediatric dentist’s office and hear that your barely three year old has a cavity that needs to be taken care of! If you think watching your child get their shots is […]
Facial swelling and puffiness is one of those unpopular but common side effects of pregnancy. Now, to be clear, I’m not talking about sudden facial swelling accompanied by severe headache, nausea and blurred vision, which if you’re experiencing you should immediately seek medical attention as this may be a sign of pregnancy-induced hypertension or […]
Having attended A LOT of baby showers myself, I can say that I have enjoyed my fair share of games. However, having a little variation in the traditional way of throwing a shower (ie. skipping some of the games) has made for much more memorable and exciting experiences. They definitely give your party a different […]
Pregnancy is a beautiful season of anticipation and growth (literally). However, it can also make your regular life a bit more complicated, to say the least. From the symptoms that we deal with on a daily basis to the things we must know and remember and to everything we need, it’s a lot! I […]
The first time I was pregnant this blog was inexistent and the notion of blogging was not on my radar, that is why I don’t have many pregnancy posts. However, the second time around has really gotten me to really get into writing about pregnancy because well now I have the first-hand experience that I […]
Everyone makes it very clear that babies are expensive. I know first hand that when I was pregnant with my first I too was overwhelmed by everything I ‘needed’ and the cost of it all. I will say that yes, I spent a good chunk of change preparing, but I didn’t have to. Looking […]
I just want my old body back. I feel like most first time moms can really resonate with that phrase. We love our babies. And we love the miraculous ways our bodies work through motherhood. But, sometimes we just want our slimmer selves back, and there’s nothing wrong with that honestly. It’s normal! […]
