Happy New Year! I hope you’ve had a wonderful holiday season. A new year can bring forth a lot of feelings – It’s exciting and a bit intimidating. While a new year is a good opportunity for a new start, remember that it’s also just a date. You don’t have…
I love the holiday season as much as the next gal, but there is a lot of pressure to be a mama during this time. There is so much hype surrounding all the little details to make this time magical for our kids. Between Elf on the Shelf, baking cookies,…
Happy Holidays!! I can’t believe it’s already that time of year again. As amazing as this magical time is, I know it can also be stressful – especially if you are hosting! This Thanksgiving was the second time we hosted for a big holiday. We had 25 people in our…
Mornings are sacred to me. I’ve always been an early riser and I cherish the time alone. It wasn’t until I experienced the early newborn stage (waking up every two hours at night) that my priorities shifted and I chose sleep over my quiet mornings. I felt out of whack…
Whether you’re a mama at home or a busy gal at work, we all know the mundaneness that is lunch. However, it’s very important to fuel your body with good food, especially in the afternoon to maintain your energy and focus! While I’m a creature of habit and like what…
I have told my husband since we were 16 years old that I want to be a stay-at-home-mom (SAHM). My mom stayed home with my siblings and I until I was a freshman in high school. She was able to bring my lunch to school when I forgot it, accompany…
I remember before having kids, I made the judge-y comment “I will not be the parent that lets my baby have screens.” Oh my naive childless self… I will say we are pretty good at managing our kids’ screen time as it’s very minimal, but there have been days where…
Before I had kids, finding time to workout wasn’t much of an issue. Now, with two littles, I have to plan in advance what type of workout I’m doing, if I can leave the house to do it, and how to quickly backtrack if I’m needed. I hope you can…
We’ve all heard the term, “Breast is best.” It can bring up guilt and anxiety to many mothers, including myself. Sure, it is the ‘best’ nutrients we can give our new baby, but that doesn’t mean it’s for everyone. Formula is an amazing route for mothers who are not able…
Welcome! I’m so happy you are here 🙂 I’m so excited to post for the first time on The Vital Shift Mama. I felt that this was a perfect choice for a blog name because I am a “retired” nurse so “vital” felt fitting. However, the main idea is recognizing the…