Natural childbirth is like one of those mystical things that you hear in stories, or at least that’s what it feels like. The first time I went into labor I thought having a natural childbirth would be a breeze. Man, was I wrong. My first delivery started with my water breaking. Then nothing. No contractions, …
Parenting
One of the first things that comes into new parent’s minds is, oh crap, how am I supposed to afford this baby? Or at least that was my thought with our first pregnancy. Having a new baby is life changing in many ways, but one thing it changes radically is your budget. No more are …
It’s a really crazy thing when you find out you are pregnant. Whether it was planned or not these early pregnancy tips will help you get through the rollercoaster that is your first trimester. My two pregnancies were radically different. One was planned, one wasn’t. One was super easy, the other was pretty painful. But …
When I went back to work after having my first baby pumping became a way of life. Every day I’d make my way into my pumping area and hope that I got enough for my little girl for the next day. I did this every day for over a year, in that time I found …
There is just so much out there for toddler’s to play with, and it’s hard to buy when it feels like your toddler has everything! This list is full of the best toddler gift ideas that your both girls and boys will love. When you have a baby, you cannot wait to see them at …
Christmas and birthdays with a baby are so magical. But what comes with that are loads and loads of gifts. Unique baby gift ideas are hard to come by! I have a friend who received no less than 5 walkers for her daughter for Christmas one year. Whether you are the cool aunt or the …
Having a baby is expensive! Even if you have a good budget, and you are financially stable it’s always nice to save a little money where you can. I love saving money on Amazon so I compiled this list of secret ways to save money on amazon baby products! I’m a frugal person who is always …
When you find out you are pregnant there are lots of changes coming your way. One of them that will come sooner than you think is the need to buy what feels like a whole new wardrobe. Instead of buying a million new pieces of clothing I saved my money and my sanity by doing …
Breastfeeding is tough for a new mom, but every day there are new breastfeeding essentials going on sale that can absolutely turn around your breastfeeding journey. This list of breastfeeding accessories is all about the best and the worst breastfeeding products that I used when I breastfed my two little ones. Learn from …
I see this question all the time in mom groups- what to pack in a hospital bag? It’s a question you will get a million different answers to. You’ll get some women saying everything, and some saying barely anything. Really it’s all up to you, but taking some advice from mom’s who have been there …