Christmas is coming! I love this time of year. Its my second year as a mom, which has been so great. But over the last year plus, I have figured out a few things that I really love. Mostly, I really love items that are versatile, comfortable, and items that let me seem more put-together than I actually am. So these Christmas gifts for the new mom all fit into those categories. Rothy’s These shoes are great, though definitely pricey. When I was gifted a pair a year ago, my husband ... READ MORE
Charities for Christmas – Help a Family In Need This Holiday Season
Every year there are children all throughout the world who wake up Christmas morning hoping to have something special waiting for them. And every year, there are children who are left disappointed. My husband and I talk a lot about the different ways that we can use our blessings in order to serve and help others. This time of year and year-round. Over the last couple of years, he and I have been trying to cut back on the number of gifts we give to one another. I mean, we don’t really need much, ... READ MORE
Constantly Annoyed With Your Husband After Baby? 7 Ways to Push Through
Follow my blog with Bloglovin This post was a little harder to write than some of the others just because it almost feels embarrassing to admit. I mean, I could talk to you about breastfeeding struggles, and tearing during the birthing process, and uncomfortable weight gain, but being constantly annoyed at my husband after we had our baby? About how hard marriage can be when a new little one overturns your home and your life? That’s tough. It’s embarrassing. And it was made so much more ... READ MORE
Minimalist Newborn Essentials
Follow my blog with Bloglovin When I was pregnant with my son I had this, at times, overwhelming fear that he would come and we would not have a single thing ready for him. How would I handle it if I went into labor before we had a crib? What about diapers? And wipes? Do I need a baby monitor right away? Or is that something I can snag through Amazon Prime after he comes? I found myself to be so wound up about something that I knew was unlikely to happen. Even if you’re not in a panic about ... READ MORE
Not Sure How to Help a New Mom? 11 Ways to be a Good Friend After Baby
When I was a new mom, I was exhausted (still am), uncomfortable, full of self-doubt, and in desperate need of help. The best thing in the world for me would have been if someone let me snuggle this brand new love while they cleaned my house, fed me, changed diapers, and to take the baby and soothe him when he was crying. Instead, I felt like I had to do it all on my own. We had far too many house guests staying far too late at night that were not being especially helpful. I love them, but many ... READ MORE
Starting Solids – Tips and Food Tracker
We’ve been going through a massive transition at our house over the last 4 months. I feel like, having a baby, we’re always in periods of “massive transition.” This one, however, has happened much quicker than I expected. Little Man is almost a year old and has been loving starting solids – which has been exciting, exhausting, and overwhelming for me. I swear, this kid eats like a teenager. First Introduction to “People Food” Little Man first began showing signs of starting ... READ MORE