Inside: Everything you need to survive early pregnancy! The first trimester can be brutal, but the items in this first trimester survival kit will give you what you need to get through it. The day you see the double lines on that pregnancy test. Next to your wedding day (and the day your baby is …
Inside: Formula feeding almost always means more stuff – more bottles, more cleaning, more mess. But that does NOT mean you have to be house-bound to make it work! Use these 5 essential tips for formula feeding on the go to make running a quick errand or even traveling long-distance with your baby a BREEZE. …
Inside: The baby is almost here (or just arrived)! Wondering, “What should I put in my new mom’s survival kit?” Or are you putting together a mommy-to-be survival kit and can’t remember what YOU needed at that stage? Here’s what she really needs – no fluff, just the sometimes forgotten practicals. When I became a …
Inside: Looking for baby names that are different, but not weird? You’re sure to find at least a few solid contenders from this list of over 75 cute and unique baby names! Except for our first baby, deciding on a baby name was a struggle for my husband and I. We somehow instantly agreed on …
Inside: Shopping for the perfect gift for a new mom-to-be? These are 20 best gifts for a newly pregnant friend – ones she’ll be sure to use and love! I remember when I found out I was pregnant for the first time. When you’re planning for it and waiting for it and hoping for it, …
Inside: Are you six weeks into your pregnancy and all you can think is, “I don’t want to do anything?” You’re not alone! No motivation is an extremely challenging first trimester symptom that doesn’t get enough attention. Try these tips to help you power through – because unfortunately, you still have to get crap done, …
Inside: Minimalist Baby Essentials according to a minimalist mom. Five kids later, these 9 things are what I consider to be the absolute necessities, and all you really need to be ready for baby! The box showed up at my door a couple of months before my first baby was born. Clearly, it was a …
Inside: If you think you have postpartum depression, you’re probably wondering just like I did, “What does postpartum depression feel like”? Here’s what it feels like now, and what it felt like at its worst point, from a mom with postpartum depression who is still experiencing residual symptoms. You never think you’ll be the one …
Inside: Wondering how to manage pain during labor? Because you truly cannot predict how you will respond to pain during labor, nor the intensity of the pain, the best way to prepare is to learn about the four most commonly used options today. The wonderful thing about the world around us today is that you …
Inside: A comprehensive guide for how to potty train a baby, including the pros and cons of early potty training. Get solutions to problems parents face during early potty training and answers to commonly asked questions. Potty training is my very least favorite parenting task. I think it ranks even lower than the stomach bug …
