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It should be noted that all moms deserve a baby shower for every child they have. Because it’s not just about “getting stuff” it’s about celebrating life and thoughtfully empowering the family through the transition of a new baby. So forget the term baby “sprinkle” for subsequent kiddos. We can still shower moms and growing…
Burning in my chest, itching on my belly, and yawning throughout the entire day. Yep, I’m pregnant. And the perpetual nature of all those little annoyances add up. But there are essential oil remedies and recipes that can help lessen the discomforts of carrying your sweet unborn baby. When it comes to pregnancy, you may be feeling…
Thank you Workman Publishing, for sponsoring this post. Pick up your copy of the new fifth edition What To Expect When You’re Expecting anywhere books are sold. Through piles of books, countless scholarly articles, and multiple discussions with my husband, we made hard decisions before the birth of our first child. And the second one came along…
Every day I would wake up and feel like I was in a fog. I would shuffle around the house, robotically fulfilling the needs of my kids. And somehow I was not caring for myself. I am not sure if it’s because I didn’t know how to, didn’t want to admit it, or was too…
This post brought to you by New England Coffee. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Kara Carrero. My husband always jokes to his guy friends that they dad isn’t really needed in the first 6 months of life. But in reality, he played a huge part in changing a bunch of diapers,…
Pregnancy cravings. They can set in like a monster snarling to get out of a cage. But with some proper pregnancy nutrition and healthy eating, you can tame the beast while growing a happy, healthy baby. Our own bodies and our growing babies crave certain nutrients; therefore it’s important to feed and supplement our bodies well…
It felt like a sunburn when I gave birth. Yes, that’s right. A sunburn inside of me and stretching like my body had never known before. And when it got more intense and I focused on what was happening, it was all familiar because of the perineal massages for birth and pelvic floor training I…
I sat down in my Boston home some time back in December, and started scrolling through Facebook. “On this day” popped up and I was suddenly was reminded of the chaos the previous year had brought. We lost my grandad, had a pet run away, and I gave birth to a daughter all in the…
My grandmother died of breast cancer. She passed away before she even turned 50 and the same year my dad graduated high school. When they found the mass, it was the size of a walnut when even today the size of a pea is critical. The story goes that she knew. She knew something was…
Somehow it’s past mid-December and it doesn’t even feel like Christmas is less than a week away. So in case you’re the dad, the husband, or even the kids and need ideas for some last minute gifts for mom, here are some really thoughtful ones that also don’t scream “I forgot until yesterday!”
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions and this diy gift for moms of preschoolers ideas are mine alone. #MeAndMyTea #CollectiveBias. The holidays can be stressful, even chaotic. With toddlers and preschoolers around, this statement increases in truth exponentially. How do I know this? Because I have one of each….
Over three straight years of breastfeeding and few gadgets, “must haves”, and apparent life-saving breastfeeding supplies have stood the test of time. Not to say that you won’t need more in those first 12 weeks than the rest of your entire breastfeeding stint, but no need to load up or spend a ton of money…