I am one of those people who absolutely loves being pregnant. While I don’t love the sciatica, leg cramps, morning sickness, or fatigue, I love the feeling of inner strength and wisdom that comes with pregnancy. I am constantly in awe with my body’s ability to grow a baby. To sustain another life for nine READ MORE
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5 DIY Home Products to Bring Some Cheer into your Home
Well we’re barely into February and I am definitely feeling READY for springtime! Can anyone else relate? Basically, as soon as the new year came I started feeling ready for longer days and warmer weather. I’m dreaming of hikes, camping, and morning walks in the sunshine. I definitely start to miss the sunshine this time READ MORE
Reduce Stress with some Meaningful Self Love this Holiday Season
Are you feeling ready to take on the holidays this year? I always love Christmas time, although it definitely brings with it some stress. Especially this year with Covid-19 still making its mark, the holidays will surely be a bit different than usual. That’s why I’ve done some brainstorming to find some simple ways to READ MORE
I Called my Baby Grumpy
I called my baby grumpy. He was fussing his hungry cry as I was trying to change his soiled clothes before lunch. As soon as the words came out I wanted to take them back. I wanted him to know that his feelings are valid. That we all get frustrated, upset, and hangry. His emotions READ MORE
10 Things I’ve Done to Take Control of My Mental Health
I’m not the first to admit that life is hard after you have a baby. Everything is different. You’ve lost your independence, finances are strained, and you are living on half as much sleep (or less). It’s not that you don’t love your baby. You are absolutely in love with those sweet newborn snuggles, those READ MORE
Review of Bad Day – helping kids to understand their own mental health
I was given a free review copy of “Bad Day”, but was not otherwise compensated. The opinions expressed are my own. I am also a member of the Amazon Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This article contains Amazon affiliate links, which means that if you click through and make READ MORE
Combating Postpartum Baby Blues
Yesterday marks 7 weeks since Peter’s birth and 7 weeks of motherhood. It’s been beautiful. Peter is a little angel sent from heaven. He still hardly ever cries, just makes the cutest noises. He melts my heart every time I look at him. Whenever I look down as he’s breastfeeding I feel an overwhelming love. READ MORE