Real Mom Advice
To the mom who worries she isn’t doing enough, it’s okay. If you didn’t get all the laundry folded, or you forgot to change the sheets again, it’s okay. If you haven’t walked the dog in over a week, or you’re serving leftovers for dinner again, it’s okay. The dust will keep, and nobody but …
We all know about the three trimesters in pregnancy. The first trimester is all about excitement – until the nausea, food cravings, and tender ta-ta’s kick in. Then the second trimester hits, and some of the crappier pregnancy symptoms fade and give way to that baby bump! By the third trimester we’re ready to evict …
With Christmas right around the corner, we could all use some gift ideas for the special people in our lives. Being a new mom, I have some great ideas when it comes to shopping for the Mama in your life. So, without further ado; here is my gift guide for the holidays this year! Gifts …
How many of you Mama’s are tired? Or stressed out? Or, as Bilbo once said, feeling like “butter scraped over too much bread?” I can’t speak for every mother out there, but I can tell you that about six months into motherhood, this Mama needed a vacation bad. Despite the fear and guilt of leaving …
For some people the holidays are a time for joy, laughter, and bliss. They’re a great excuse for catching up with family, enjoying some stress-free time off work, and experiencing the joy of giving. Being surrounded by loved ones, Christmas music, and the mouth-watering aroma of turkey is sure to fill your heart to the …
Comparing ourselves to others is one of the worst things we do as moms. We see that mom at the grocery store who found the time to do her hair AND make-up and think, “Wow, I’m a slob.” We hear the moms at the coffee shop planning a 5K marathon together and think, “Why am …
Feeding a baby their first solid food is a big milestone. It’s fun, it’s messy, and it’s downright entertaining. For me, though, it was also kind of scary. I felt unprepared and overwhelmed – there was so much I felt like I needed to learn and I had no idea where to start. However, I …
Motherhood doesn’t have to be lonely. Its 4 AM, your baby WILL NOT go to sleep, and you’re so tired that you’re almost in tears. Your husband is sleeping peacefully, the neighborhood is dark, and you feel like you’re the only person in the world who could possibly be awake right now. You are not …
I know there’s a million and one “baby essentials” lists out there. When preparing for the arrival of my daughter, I read them all. Most of them listed the same items – stroller, car-seat, crib, swing/bouncer, change-table, etc. The list of basics you need for your new baby is huge. Those lists were useful, but …
Mind your P’s and Q’s When we are young, we are taught about the importance of manners. “Please” and “thank you” are some of the first lessons we are given. We know it’s important to be polite; like our parents taught us, we teach this to our kids. Please and thank you are great lessons, …
