I have often been asked what my day is typically like at home. Over the last three years I have been a full time working mom, a part-time working mom, a stay-at-home mom, and now a work-at-home mom. In addition to the consulting, public speaking, workshops, and teaching I do, many people don’t know that I also have a part… Read More
Let’s Talk About: My Postpartum Wellness Plan
Now that I have healed enough from my c-section and have the go-ahead from my doctor, I am very excited to be able to focus more on my fitness, health, and wellbeing (and let’s be honest – fitting into my jeans again). Each Friday morning I will share my postpartum wellness plan with you including what I am doing mentally… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Advice I Give All New Moms
Whether you are about to have a baby, just had a baby, or are a seasoned mom, you can apply the suggestions below to your daily lifestyle. And when I say “new mom” it means any mom that has a new baby, whether it is your first baby or subsequent baby. No matter where you are in your motherhood journey,… Read More
Let’s Talk About: The Baby’s Homecoming, My Recovery, & Our First Month Home
The Baby’s Homecoming Even though I had a c-section, I was released from the hospital less than 48 hours postpartum. I was showing signs of a quick recovery and the baby passed all of his required tests. And I wanted to be home with my toddler as I hadn’t been away from her this long before – especially overnight…. Read More
Let’s Talk About: Babywearing Benefits and Safety Tips & Solly Baby Wrap
I unfortunately didn’t do much babywearing with my first baby and it was something I regretted so when I became pregnant with my second baby it was a priority for me to have a baby wrap for him from birth. The fourth trimester is a time for mom and baby to be physically close, which also enhances emotional growth and closeness…. Read More
Let’s Talk About: My Gluten-Free Journey and The Milk Pantry
I have officially been gluten free for seven years now. I became gluten free before it was even well known, a trend, or even a “thing.” I had a sensitive stomach my entire life but lived with it because what other option did I have? It was never bad enough that I had to go to the doctor and eating… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Diaper Bag Essentials and Fawn Design
Before I had children, I used to get excited about flowers and jewelry, and now that I am a mom, I am ecstatic when I get a new diaper bundle in the mail and when I capture a photo with both of my children looking at the camera. And recently, I got especially giddy when my new diaper bag arrived… Read More
Let’s Talk About: My Birth Story
Every birth story is unique, miraculous, and beautiful in its own way. Whether it’s a water birth, a home birth, a hospital birth, or a belly birth, it is a tremendous accomplishment for any mom to conceive, carry, and birth a baby. No matter what way your baby arrives into this world, mothers should be commended for the dedication and… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Inviting Toddlers to Help You with Household Tasks
My toddler is constantly asking to help me. Whether it’s cooking, cleaning, or organizing, she wants to do what her mommy does as much as she possibly can. It’s true that some things are much easier and quicker when I do them myself but there is such pride and joyfulness in her heart when I say “yes” and let her… Read More
Let’s Talk About: A Letter to My Husband
Dear husband, I’M SORRY I told you that when I started working from home that I would have time to keep up with the housework. I’m sorry that sometimes the laundry is ignored and stays in the basket to be put away for longer than it should. I’m sorry that you sometimes come home to dirty dishes in the… Read More
