Motherhood
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Advice I’d Share With Myself As A New Mom
I came across a note from a year ago on my phone. It had a list of things I had written down that I wanted to remember if I had the opportunity to have another child. I read through it and thought it may really help a new Mom, so I wanted to share. I called it “Notes To Myself.” SLEEPNo matter how hard you try to conquer baby and toddler sleep, there will be phases that are hard. Relax and follow your gut instead of google. Stop stressing so much and go to bed early instead of staying up. I know “you time” is tempting, but sleep is vital.…
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30 Gift Ideas For Her (That We Actually Want)
Ok guys, I’ve taken all the work out for you! All you have to do is click, buy, and wrap. Some women will just tell you what they want, but if they don’t, the key to great gifts for the ladies in your life is buying something that takes some thought/effort or buying something they wouldn’t normally buy for themselves. Things that are higher quality or even just feel luxurious are always great! I’ve included gifts from lots of price points. ($)-under $50($$)-$50-150($$$)-over $150 Now go buy your wifey-friend-mama, etc. a great gift! -Nicole
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Overcoming The Tough Stuff: Burnout/Anxiety/Sickness/Etc.
Yikes. The last month has been tough. Actually Fall through Christmas was tough and during Christmas my body literally just said enough. I experienced some total mom burnout, anxiety, some family losses, a major job change for my husband (a great one, but still a big change), and we were dealing with getting random weird little bugs all Fall and then covid. My son, Luke, also turned 2.5 during this time, and let me tell you what, that is no joke lol. The 2’s started lovely and then bam, threw me for a major loop with learning how to navigate the tantrums and how to discipline and all the other…
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Stay-At-Home Mom Schedule With a Toddler
Wondering what a SAHM (stay-at-home Mom) does all day? Before I became one, I wondered the same thing. I was really looking forward to slow, relaxing days, sipping coffee and baby snuggles, but reality set in quick and I realized it was a lot more challenging than I thought. At first, to be honest, I really struggled. I was dealing with some postpartum anxiety from lack of sleep and just in general the major change that motherhood brings, and was having a really hard time being alone everyday. When you leave a career to stay home, it is almost like your whole life as you know it completely flips upside…
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Baby Registry Must-Haves
There are SO many options when it comes to all of the latest baby gear and things you “need”. As an expecting new mom, or even someone shopping for an expecting mama, it can feel overwhelming sifting through all of the stuff online. Here are my top 10 favorite must-haves that were great quality and the things that actually got used a ton (besides the typical nursery furniture, diapers, wipes, bottles, etc.). All the links for the items are in the titles. TRIED AND TRUE PRODUCTS Hatch Rest Sound Machine—This thing is one of our top used items from day 1. We still use it every single day. It is…
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5 Simple Tips To Make A Road Trip With A Toddler Easier
We took a long road trip with our 2 year old last week. I was not super excited to drive a long distance because past trips have not been fun–lots of whining and crying. During this trip, we had a very short crying spell on the way there because he only napped for 10 minutes, but other than that, he did wayyy better than past trips. On the way home, there was almost zero whining or crying (and still no nap). I chalk this all up to lots of activities and snacks. Before this most recent trip, I wouldn’t have called him a great traveler, but we took lots of…
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How To Get Your Toddler To Sleep Through the Night
Sleep is the thing that new Mom’s will do anything for, pay any amount for, and spend half the night googling. Why? Because sleep deprivation is a form of torture lol. My son is currently 2 (almost 26 months). So here are 14 things that have ACTUALLY worked for us. Yes 14.Toddlers are intricate little humans. 1. Go up in diaper size/use diaper booster pads-This was one of the craziest things we learned that was interrupting sleep. First of all, half the time diapers don’t fit correctly if you go by the child’s weight on the box (diaper makers—get it together, this is SO confusing)! It’s like a guessing game.…
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How To Enjoy Motherhood
EARLY ON I have debated on what my first post would be about. I have so many things I want to write about, but this one seems like the most important. When I first became a Mom 2 years ago, I was completely overwhelmed. I like predictability and routine. I like to have detailed instructions and know what’s expected of me. When I became a mom, there was no manual, no handbook. At my previous job, part of what I did for a season, was to create manuals and help create systems. I loved every second of it because I was helping to create order and clearly defined goals and…
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What I Wish I Would Have Known As A Postpartum New Mom
HOW TO MAKE YOUR POSTPARTUM SEASON EASIER There are so many things I wish I would have known after having a baby. Having my son was one of the greatest joys of my life, but also one of the most challenging times of my life. Here are a few very practical things that may make your postpartum season a little easier. Let people hold your baby while you sleep-I heard this so much while pregnant, and now I know why. I also know it feels like no one can take care of your baby like you, and I still feel that way a lot of the time, but they will…
