With both of my babies, postpartum was by far the most difficult stage for me. One of my absolute favorite nursing jobs was on the postpartum floor. It was generally a happy place to be considering you were in a hospital, and who doesn’t love a new baby?! While this…
One of the most frequent questions I get when I say I stay home with my kids is, “What do you do all day?” (Which… kinda rude) My favorite question is, “Don’t you get bored?” Well, this post is all about that. Trust me, I’d love to have time to…
Valentine’s Day – you either love it or you hate it. Personally, my husband and I are not big Valentine’s people. However, now that we have kids, it seems to have found its magic again! The best part is, you don’t have to go all out or spend a ton…
I’m a suburban mom now! This has been a long time coming and I’m thrilled to be in our slow and quiet haven. We’ve spent the last 6+ years living in the city of Chicago and since we had our son 2.5 years ago, we knew this part of our…
Do you feel rage creep up when too much is going on around you? Do you freak out on your kids when they’ve been yelling and crying, hanging on your legs or whacking their sibling with a book? Do you find yourself asking your toddlers for just 5 minutes? If…
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…