A few months back I read a piece of writing by Amy Weatherly that really stood out to me. A friend sent me the link,...
"New baby" and "depression" aren't phrases you commonly hear together. But, as, we know and have experienced, motherhood hits you in the face. While...
January 1st, 2019, I decided to “Go Green”! I wanted to stop using plastics, start a compost, and save the planet. Fast forward to...
When my son was born, I shed the happy tears, took all the pictures, and reveled in his "new human" scent. Family and friends...
There I was, less than 24 hours after giving birth, breaking down in tears in my tiny hospital room bathroom. I wasn't crying because...
A few short years ago, I would have rolled my eyes at a post like this. Essential oils? Yeah, right, nooo thanks. I kick...
"What have I done?" It's been a really long time since I've heard or thought those words. When the neighbor lady said them, it...
When I found out I was pregnant with my second child, a lot of emotions came rushing in: fear, happiness, relief, and sadness.
I was...
I don't know who decided to start the new year in January. I know it wasn't a mom or a Midwesterner who made the...
I can still remember the first time I slathered my skin in shaving cream and used a razor to remove hair from my body....
I am now a married mom of two little boys. Jacob and I have built a life that I am incredibly proud of. The...
“However much we know about birth in general, we know nothing about a particular birth. We must let it unfold with its own uniqueness.”...
As parents and caregivers, we always want to be prepared when it comes to emergency situations. We like to keep our first aid kits...
Today, I will be getting the COVID vaccine. It is a surreal sentence to write. There are still days when I think “maybe tomorrow...

























