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Postpartum body odor. One of the things that nobody ever warns you about when having a newborn baby. Yet here you are in all your postpartum glory! Not only are you leaking and sleep-deprived, but now you have an unpleasant smell. Great. There are a lot of changes during this period, mama. But good news!…
There is no denying the special bond between a child and their aunt. An aunt is like a mom, best friend, and older sister all combined in one. Thus, it’s important to celebrate such a relationship with a nickname for “Aunt” that’s special and unique. Today, we are exploring 16+ alternative nicknames for aunts. This…
It’s morning and your family is in a rush to get out the door. Again. Your toddler comes running down the steps in yesterday’s stained striped top and plaid shorts. There’s no time to change your toddler into something more suitable. You just chalk this up to #momlife. But this doesn’t have to be the…
You finish a pumping session, look at your bottles, and—ugh. One side is overflowing with milk while the other barely covers the bottom. Say hello to the slacker boob. I know this frustration all too well. When I went back to work as a first-time mom, I’d sneak away to pump during breaks, only to…
What do you do when toys you’ve spent hard-earned dollars on seem to be reduced to room clutter? The toy industry generated 90.7 billion dollars in revenue globally in 2019. Various sources estimate parent spending on toys per child to be between $200 and $400. This can add up fast! Your child has a countless…
Oh, the toddler stage. The toddler stage is so full of learning and imagination and pretend play takes center stage. Anything can be turned into a toy. Even something as simple as a cardboard box! Yes, we’ve had to fight our toddler over recycling cardboard boxes on trash days on many occasions. 😆 While there…
If you’re a pumping mom who’s frustrated by low milk output or wincing in pain every time you turn on your pump, you might be wondering if something’s wrong with your setup — or your body. I’ve been there. One day, I looked down during a session and realized my nipple was practically vacuumed into…
Nothing feels more fulfilling than holding your baby in your arms. Your love for your child will only grow as they do. But what if you could also freeze these heartfelt moments in time to view later? With a baby time capsule, you can! This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small…
When breastfeeding comes to mind, you may think you don’t need a lot. After all, what you need is attached to you. 😂 But after breastfeeding two babies for over a combined 4 years, I’m sorry to tell you that there are quite a bit more breastfeeding essentials than just your ta-tas. Here are 9…
Are you a new mom and planning on breastfeeding your little one? Congratulations and welcome to the wonderful world of breastfeeding! In the early weeks, you’ll spend a lot of time breastfeeding (hello cluster feeding!). Thus, you’ll want a spot in your house to dedicate to breastfeeding that is comfortable and inviting. Enter the breastfeeding…