Traveling with kids is NOT easy! You can never over-prepare for flying with little kids. Every mom remembers their first outing with a baby. My first time out with Autumn (my first baby), I brought her to the mall. Obviously, this was before the pandemic. I thought it would be so cute to tote her around the mall in a…
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Debunking Breastfeeding Myths with 10 Moms
When I was pregnant the first time, I found that lots of women share their worst moments of pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding. Mamas would share their experiences in vivid detail, not shying away from negativity. Ten different mamas are here to do some breastfeeding myth busting. Ultimately, I realized how personal the breastfeeding journey is for each mother. Moreover, there…
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4 Products to Save You from “Mom Posture”
Did you know there’s a “mom posture”? Once you have your newborn in hand, there is a supernatural bliss that makes a mother almost forget to sit up straight, eat or even go to the bathroom. “Mom posture” is a non-medical term referring to bad posture resulting from those awkward movements and positions while holding a baby. Four Boppy® products…
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Packing Birth Bags for a Natural Birth
It’s time for baby! Are you ready? I know you are! Many mama’s spend hours considering, packing birth bags and re-packing their birth bags. So, I decided to pull together mine in a blog to help. Don’t be ashamed if you packed and re-packed your birth bag. Just enjoy every second you get to prepare for your new arrival. This…
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The Perfect Two Kid Schedule: Newborn & Toddler Under Three
Did you just read that title gasp at the words “perfect” and “schedule” in the same sentence? Maybe you feel hopeless, sleep deprived, or scared. Maybe none of those and you are self-educating before your second child comes. No matter what brought you here, let’s be honest — there is no perfect schedule! The goal of a schedule is to…
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Essential Oils for Labor & Delivery
A huge part of my personal health regimen is based on natural remedies and essential oils. As an illness prevention model, we reserve monthly budget to maintain our collection of essential oils. It makes perfect sense that I would utilize them throughout pregnancy and labor. So, here’s a little intro to essential oils for labor and delivery. Let me know…
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DIY Baby Shower Favor – Ombre Cookies
Although I’m a little late posting these beautiful shortbread cookies as a Valentine’s Day idea, they are the perfect DIY ombre cookies baby shower favor! I think I am going to make these in blue or green ombre for my friend’s baby shower in a couple months. They turned out adorable and I loved the process of creating them. The…
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First Trimester Symptoms
Well, I expected to have this post of first trimester tips written before I got pregnant with my second baby. Since this little guy was a total surprise, (See my post on Instagram about the surprise) I am over six months pregnant now. However, I survived first trimester symptoms twice . You CAN do it! Keep up with the rest…
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Is Surprise Pregnancy Common?
Ashley Diaz, South Florida wellness & motherhood blogger share her surprise pregnancy and answers the question: is surprise pregnancy common?
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How to Ensure Productivity
Currently I work three days a week in the office for my corporate America job. When I sit down to blog or start my corporate office days, I need to ensure that I meet my goals. Productivity is key. In order to keep my blog active and progressive, which is a big passion for me, my nanny comes one more…