As most of you probably know, becoming a new parent is a wild ride, and those first steps into the joyous chaos often feel like a dance in the dark. Perhaps the most precious part of this dance, the one that all new parents are eager to master, is the art of bonding with your …
Powerful Encouragement for Stressed Out Moms
“The days are long, but the years are short,” is a proverb many moms know all too well. It’s hard to savor each moment when stress and anxiety over everyday tasks like getting kids to school on time or preparing a meal for a family of five can quickly set in. But it’s essential to …
7 Easy Ways to Fit in Movement as a Mother
Staying active as a mother is not always easy. In fact, oftentimes the opportunities we have to work out are also the opportunities we have for a moment of rest. Choosing between being active and resting is not an easy one. To make life and this decision a little easier, here are 7 different ways …
8 Easy Changes to Become a Healthy, Happy Mom
Looking for some lifestyle changes to be a healthier, happier mom? Being a mom is no joke. We have other humans constantly depending on us, and we do everything in our power to make sure we do the best for them to be healthy and happy. We try to feed them healthy, vitamin-enriched foods, get …
Easy, Healthy Snack Foods for Breastfeeding Moms
Breastfeeding is an important process, both for providing your baby with the nutrients they need and for bonding with them. While breastfeeding, you burn a lot of calories! Around 500 additional calories per day, so you may find that your hunger levels increase, causing you to need more snacks throughout the day. It’s easy to …
7 Positive Parenting Tips to Empower You as a Parent
As a parent myself, I know there are many challenges in raising children. Whether you’re looking for ways to motivate your kids or teach them responsibility, these seven positive parenting tips for toddlers and young children will help you stay on track and raise the next generation of great leaders! What is Positive Parenting? If …
8 Myths about Postpartum Fitness You Shouldn’t Believe
Did you know that once you’ve had a baby, you’re always considered postpartum? What about the fact that the first 12 weeks postpartum are the critical healing period? Yet, for some reason, we’re cleared by our doctors 6 weeks postpartum to resume workouts, have sex and go about our lives with little to no information …
The Best Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness Essentials
Wondering what you need to stay fit during pregnancy? Or maybe what equipment you need to slowly work your way back into fitness postpartum? Whether you’re currently pregnant or entering the phase of postpartum when you can begin working out again, you have different needs than your average woman. Your body has gone through some …
7 Days of Practical Self Care for Moms Challenge
Hey momma. Are you completely exhausted? Feeling run down or on your last leg? If so, this 7 Day Self Care for Moms Challenge is for YOU! Let’s be real, setting time aside for self care as a mom is almost impossible. We’re constantly caring for everyone else in our family that we often have …
Beau Philip’s Newborn Photos
It’s already been two months since Beau’s birth and time is flying. That’s two months as a momma of three during the busiest time of the year! It’s been the most magical time soaking up my sweet baby snuggles and powering through the 4th trimester. This time of motherhood is always a whirlwind and I …