Self-Care – Page 6

Let’s Talk About: Motherhood Competition + Little Guy Sport

Do you ever feel like you are in competition with other moms even if you don’t want to be? Whether it’s milestone achievements, parenting styles, clothing trends, or even how many followers you have on social media, in a world that should be about cultivating friendships, connection and collaboration is sometimes a world of shaming, judgment, and jealousy. Motherhood is… Read More

Let’s Talk About: What is The Secret to Looking so Young?

Any time I meet someone new and disclose my age that person is typically shocked. Maybe some people are trying to be polite and make me feel good, but the majority of the time I believe they are genuine. My age even seems to be a surprise among my closest friends. And if I’m being honest, sometimes I look in… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Spoiling Yourself as a Mom

When was the last time you bought something for yourself? If you are like me, you may not even remember. Most of my Target runs are for family or home related items. If I am given a gift card to a store I typically buy something for one of my children. That is just the kind of mom I am…. Read More

Top 10 Tips to Feel Less Overwhelmed by Housework

Are you stressed and overwhelmed by your endless list of chores that need to be done around the house? I know I get that way, especially when I am backlogged on my list and the piles of dishes and laundry keep adding up. Our time and energy is limited so doing housework on top of working, taking care of children,… Read More

Let’s Talk About: HELP! I’m a Millennial Trapped with a Gen X Birthdate

I never really thought much about my generation until I saw this past season of Survivor on CBS: Millennials vs. Gen X. In this 33rd season of the show, they cast members from the two different generations. As I watched throughout the season, I found I had more in common with the Millennials than I did the Gen X’ers. Typically… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Premama

As a mom, breastfeeding is so important to me. My milk supply was low for my first child and I struggled to have enough milk to last through the first year. I wasn’t as educated in lactation support as I am now and didn’t know I had to be proactive on keeping my supply up. I naively thought since breastfeeding… 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: A New Way to Set Goals This Year

Happy New Year!! Whether you believe in making resolutions, making affirmations, or making goals, it is time to be proactive!! Life passes us by so quickly and we need to actively take advantage of the time we have to accomplish what we want in our lifetime. And it’s never too late to start. Even though the first day of the… 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