Between school runs, meal preps, work deadlines, and trying to squeeze in five minutes of peace and quiet (good luck with that), I’m elated if I get a shower in. Seriously, who’s got time for elaborate beauty routines? Time and necessity have taught me to value quality over quantity and that good advice can be …
Discovering beauty secrets that transform your appearance and boost your confidence can feel like winning the lottery. Prioritizing your look and how you feel is essential, and luckily, there are simple changes you can make to your skincare routine and lifestyle to achieve the desired results. Whether it’s finding effective skincare products or incorporating stress-reducing …
As a mom of two wonderfully mischievous girls aged 4 and 6, I’ve learned that parenting is a bit like trying to solve a Rubik’s cube that’s fighting back. It’s a joyful, beautiful mess, and some days, it’s just a mess. To help you survive (and thrive!) through these years, I’ve compiled a list of …
As a mom of two energetic and creative girls aged 4 and 6, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to maintain productivity. Juggling the needs of my children, home, and work has given me insight into the pitfalls that can kill productivity. To help other moms, I’ve compiled a list of 10 things …
As a mother of two adorable daughters aged 4 and 6, I often find myself reminiscing about my own childhood 25-35 years ago. As I raise my girls, I can’t help but notice how parenting has changed drastically since my parents raised me. Although there have been some incredible advancements in technology and education, there …
Whenever I find an article on self-care ideas, I find it out of touch for moms. The article is always filled with self-care ideas that say things like “get 8-9 hours of sleep” or “take a day for yourself and binge watch your favorite show”. Last time I checked, no mom ever had the time …
Two hit us hard. The moment my child turned two, I knew we were in for it. Not only did her temper tantrums get a whole lot worse, but she quit eating variety and became quite the picky eater. She went from being a happy baby willing to try anything to slowly but surely only …
If you are reading this post you are either expecting and want to make sure you are prepared or more likely, you’re already in the thick of it and are search for colic baby remedies. If you are already dealing with a colic baby, it might seem like an impossible task to make baby happy. …
So much of the blogosphere, and Pinterest, is targeted toward expectant mothers, and understandably so. But learning how to prepare dad for a new baby is also crucial. In my opinion, so many of the books out there for expecting dads are sub-par (they take an amount of info similar to this blog post and …
Where should you start when you’re asking yourself “why won’t my baby sleep?” Their sleep environment. Like many newborns, my two daughters could sleep anywhere, anytime for about the first 3 months. Then gradually they became more and more sensitive to their sleep environment. You can solve a lot of your baby’s sleep issues like …
After baby “hood”, I thought nothing could be harder. I had no idea that a toddler would make me look back on that first year and think no, that was the easy part. That was Parenting 101. My toddler gave me a run for my money. I was in way over my head. I felt …