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Tag: Motherhood
How we reduced screen time to none & what we do instead
Deciding to reduce screen time can be tricky, especially when it’s convenient and “normal”. What do we do instead? See how we got our toddler screen time to almost zero. We’ve made a lot of lifestyle changes this year. At the start of the year, instead of making “new years resolutions”, I opted for a READ MORE
5 Ways to Create an Intentional Summer
We are loving entire days in the sun and exploring the rocks, trees, and bugs around our home. It’s so easy for long summer days to blend together and lose track of what could be a really meaningful time of memory making and expansion. Try these 5 tips for creating an intentional summer. Yes, it’s READ MORE
Loving Mothers Day Gifts for New & Expecting Moms
Mothers Day is just around the corner! With several friends and family members who have recently had or are expecting babies soon, I’ve got the needs of new mothers on my mind! I’ve had fun putting together little postpartum goodie baskets, so why not pull together even more ideas for thoughtful mothers day gifts? Gift READ MORE
10 Ways to Start Connecting with other Moms
I am so excited to finally share this post that I wrote back in MARCH. Just days before the craziness of Covid 19 hit us. Given those circumstances and the strict social distancing guidelines, I didn’t feel like it was the best time to share about getting together with groups of moms. But I feel READ MORE
In Search of Something Real
We had a beautiful yoga class the other day. Everyone sat in a circle and picked a question to answer to the class. Tears were shed and people hugged almost strangers. People we’ve seen twice a week, greeting with the typical “how are you?”. Strangers became companions as we all searched for something real. I READ MORE
A Moment of Reflection
We had a wonderful yoga class a few weeks back where we each answered a question of reflection on the past year or looking forward to the next year. It was such a beautiful class, where people opened up, shared hugs and tears, and left with such a feeling of warmth and love. (read more READ MORE
Review of Miracle Baby: a fertility doctor’s fight for motherhood (and some thoughts on motherhood)
I think one of the hardest trials a prospective mother might face is infertility. Growing up, one of my biggest fears was that I wouldn’t be able to have children. Then I couldn’t believe how quickly I got pregnant once we started trying. The reality of my pregnancy brought on its own anxiety. I hadn’t expected it to happen so easily. I began to doubt whether I was really ready for motherhood. Yet somehow God had trusted me with this baby and it was too late to change my mind.
Boppy ComfyFit Baby Carrier- for Mamas on the Go
This post contains affiliate links, which means that I will be compensated for purchases made through those links, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! First off, I have to thank Boppy for sending me the sample of their Boppy ComfyFit Baby carrier. I was given this product for free, but 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