Breastfeeding Journey

One last thing, something that can't be purchased - the support of a board certified lactation consultant. Do some research and find a good one. The information and guidance a Okay, so you made it through 9 months of pregnancy. You welcomed your little bundle into the world. I hope you didn't think that was the hard part! Your hospital stay feels like a blur and everything you learned in all of the parenting and breastfeeding classes you took well it's somewhere. How many wet diapers is the baby supposed to have? Does she really need to eat every 2...

Unfortunately through our fast paced society we have forgotten the importance of good nutrition and are turning more to pre-packaged, processed foods hoping to make our lives easier. This makes total sense! However, although these items may have a time and a place, when we are looking to conceive and are wanting to achieve good health, those things have to go. I know you've heard it before but what we put in our bodies is SUPER important for our health and wellbeing...not to mention our fertility and the health of our future children! Below I have listed 7 reasons (there...

I'm a sucker for Fall Decorations! Fall is one of my favorite seasons of all! Corn stalks, hay stacks, corn mazes, candy corn, pumpkin bread and a fall yummy scent in the air! I'm always on the look out for cute decor for my house and front porch. Here are some that I fell in love with! Here are some ideas that are affordable and sure to bring Fall to your porch!   A country Fall Themed Porch Source: ourvintagehomelove.blogspot.com Cute Pumpkin Pallet Source: pinterest.com Fall Harvest and Pumpkins Source: jeanierae.com Pumpkin Crates Source: Unknown Golden Fall Porch Source: homestoriesatoz.com Hope you were inspired...

I knew that babies required a lot of 'stuff', but I didn't realize quite how much stuff until I had my own little girl. It can become so overwhelming! I have really started to appreciate the multi-function baby items - anything that serves more than one purpose, or can be used across multiple stages of a baby's life. And if it doesn't take up a lot of space it gets extra brownie points. The NursElet nursing Scarf is something every mom can use!         As a nursing cover, it provides full coverage for truly private breastfeeding. The...

While everyone was gearing up for back to school with clothes, shoes, and school supplies, I was having a major anxiety about what to pack in our toddler's preschool lunch box. We recently enrolled our oldest son Preston in Pre K- 3.  This is his first time being away from home. He's never been in daycare or school setting so I'm totally new to this school lunch box thing. We used to call it a brown bag lunch back in my day. Why? You might ask. Well, because you literally packed it in a brown paper bag. Now a days...