This year, I’ve got a lot to be thankful for. I have a beautiful, healthy son, a loving husband, a roof over my head, and food in my belly. (And so much more, but you get the idea) Unfortunately, having extra spending money is not one of those things I can celebrate. I really … [Read more...]
What I Wish I Had Known Before Becoming a Mom
There's a lot of knowledge that you acquire once you become a parent. Some of it is hands-on, things no one can really teach you. But some of it, like what I'm about to share today, is knowledge that needs to be spread! These are all things I wish I would've known before I became … [Read more...]
The Anxious Momma’s Guide to Starting Solids
When I started solids, I was terrified. Mostly, I worried that my son would take to them so easily, he'd forget he needed me. He'd scoff at the offering of my nipple, placed before him, and demand carrots instead! A little more realistically, I worried he'd have allergic … [Read more...]
Is Mommy Okay? A Look at Mental Illness & Motherhood
As women, we are more likely to suffer from mental illness than men. Women are twice as likely to suffer from depression. 10% of women (as opposed to only 4% of men) suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder. (SOURCE) According to the World Health Organization: Gender … [Read more...]
Is Homemade Sunscreen Safe for Your Baby?
Homemade sunscreen is a hot topic right now. With many mothers trying to limit the number of chemicals their baby comes into contact with, I suppose it was only a matter of time before people started to DIY their sunscreen. But the burning question I myself faced was: is homemade … [Read more...]