I am so thankful that I was able to have this experience of breastfeeding Ford. I am so thankful that I was able to nourish him and help him grow to be strong and healthy. But I am also thankful for choices. Choices to offer formula or to allow other people to care for my son. People that will shape him and mold him. I know that while this experience can be hard for some, that it’s not the only way and that either way you feed your baby is best. Sharing why I stopped breastfeeding…
Read MoreIf I went back in time or had to do this all over again, I would learn to take care of myself more during the postpartum period. I would have taken more time off from my business. I would have asked for more help. I would have made the time for myself. So, I thought I would share a few things that I think could be helpful if you are a new mom or preparing to embark on the motherhood journey.
Read MoreI recently asked all my mamas on social media to share what they REALLY want for Mother’s Day. Flowers are nice, brunch is always a good idea and I will never say ‘no’ to jewelry…but sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest impact! I decided to compile a few Mother’s Day Gift ideas that are easy and that any mom would truly love!
Read MoreOne lesson that motherhood has taught me is that I simply cannot do it all myself. We’ve all heard the phrase ‘it takes a village' but I never truly understood that until I became a mom. Everyday, I am learning to enjoy letting go more and more in order to be the best mom, wife and business owner I can be. Here are a few things I committed to saying ‘no’ to this year to cherish my first year of motherhood.
Read MoreI thought it would be fun to share a non-traditional gift guide of the things a mom (like, me) actually wants for Valentine’s Day. trust me, no cheesy lingerie or heart box of chocolates included!
Read MoreI really went back and forth on whether or not I should write this post. On one hand, I’m all about being transparent in sharing my story, but sometimes I feel like my struggles can be insignificant in the grand scheme of things. And they totally are! I have a healthy baby and I am doing okay most of the time. But I want to share this experience because I think it’s an important reminder to any new moms to slow down, give yourself grace and enjoy the journey. There’s not enough conversation happening around this, I believe. So, here we go.
Read MoreThe holiday season is the best time of year! It’s always been a special time and it’s even more exciting having a baby to celebrate with. Over the years, we’ve created a few traditions as a married couple, but are looking forward to creating new ones with Ford. I’ve decided to create a holiday bucket list of different things to try this season and we will see what sticks for future years!
Read MoreI heard that this phase can be the hardest. And while there were certainly difficult times, we made it through and we’re able to enjoy it (most of the time). I think you have to remind yourself that ‘it will get better’ and that this newborn phase will go so quickly. But if you need more advice, here are a few things that helped us survive the fourth trimester phase.
Read MoreI didn’t know a lot of the insider mom secrets. You know... the things that happen to you when you have a baby but know one really wants to talk about. I spent a LOT of time researching and reading about childbirth and the fourth trimester. Things I didn’t know existed until I got caught spending too much time on Pinterest or reading childbirth blogs. But I’m glad I read it all - the good, bad & ugly. I thought it would be interesting to some mamas-to-be to share some of my own experiences.
Read MoreSomeone asked me how I’ve changed since having the baby as a biz owner. Let me count the ways...from my time to what I purse in life and business, it’s all changed. Even my interests have started to evolve as a mom!
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