Today we welcome Samina Farooq who is writing about those first 100 days of motherhood. Not only is there excellent advice here, but this piece is also written with a lot of love. When you first become a mother, it’s so many emotions bubbling inside your body and soul that it gets difficult to hold …
And Happy Friday the 13th to you! Are you the suspicious type? Fridays are our day to celebrate being fit and healthy and active! We started a fit mom challenge, that really is the focus of lifestyle change. As part of that, we’re committed to providing lots of tips on how to be more healthy …
Me time is worth $50 a week – it saved my Sanity as a Stay-At-Home-Mom Let me paint a picture for you right now. It’s 2:45 on Friday afternoon. I’m sitting by myself in a Mexican restaurant with some nachos and a Sixpoint Resin (the greatest of all beers), waiting for my fish tacos. I …
I haven’t lost a lot of people in my life. To be clear in this case I mean I haven’t lost a lot of people to death. Now that I think about it, I also haven’t lost a lot of people wandering into the woods away from me. Two times blessed I call that. I …
I Lost My Friend and Didn’t Know What To Do For Her Kids Read More »
Mother’s day may have been yesterday, but one day just isn’t enough time to honor all of the beautiful mothers we know and love, so we are continuing this week and throughout the month to highlight mothers. This week we are going to tell you some stories that are so touching and even sad, but …
Eating Healthy on a Budget It’s not easy to stick to a healthy routine on a budget without grit determination and a little know-how. This blog post contains six great money-saving methods for you to afford a healthy and satisfying meal for you and the family. Soon you too will be able to enjoy a healthier, …
How to Find the Right Doula Although doulas (or birth coaches) have been around, offering support to women during childbirth, for centuries, the desire for the use of a doula has become more common. Many expectant parents, strive for a positive birthing experience that requires less medical intervention and by having a doula, many couples …
There are times when I feel like I’m holding it together then there is other times I’m faking it till I make it. I live a lot of time in a facade of acting like everything’s fine I could’ve won an academy award by now! And the Oscar goes to Jeanine for her role in …
Cinco de Mayo is upon us, and like many great Americanized holidays, it’s become less about the celebration of Mexico’s victory over France and more about an awesome excuse to throw a fiesta. As parents, we want to celebrate and have a fun time while also finding ways to include our children in the festivities. …
5 Mommy-and-Me Festive Drinks to Enjoy on Cinco De Mayo Read More »
Oh Mother’s Day… Up until a few years ago, I didn’t really enjoy Mother’s Day. To be honest, I strongly disliked the day. I can go into a lot of explanations about my relationship with my mother, and the way I feel about motherhood itself, but I’m just going to say that I didn’t really …
