Your baby is officially one year old. Congrats, you’ve made it! Your new toddler is going through many changes at this age including behavior and sleep changes. This means things like their nutrition and our behavior around them need to change a little too. In this blog post, I’m going to tell you all about the switches, both nutritional and behavioral, that we made when Ella turned one this year. The three main changes you’ll see in your toddler around 12 months are nutritional needs, cognitive developments and changing sleep habits. Note: This post contains affiliate links, but is 100% my true and honest opinion. If you shop through any…
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Learn How to Prevent Stretch Marks During Your Pregnancy
Stretch marks can be such a huge worry of women when they become pregnant. If you are already prone to them, you may worry even more. The changes that our bodies go through when we get pregnant, all the way through having a baby, are absolutely crazy and amazing and really miraculous. Follow these 6 tips to prevent stretch marks to the best of your ability!
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1.25 Million Formula Tins from Aussie Bubs to Aid Formula Shortage in America
This year has been a weird one hasn’t it? But we’ve said that about the last few years in retrospect. This year brought the great formula shortage, which scared a lot of parents. What if I can’t feed my baby? What if I’m not able to get them the one thing they absolutely need to survive? I am so proud to talk about how Bubs Australia the makers of Aussie Bubs stepped up to help fill that need. See a need, fill it. (While this blog post is sponsored, all thoughts and assessments are my own.) Kristy Carr, CEO & Founder “At this point, we had safely fed more than…
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The Best Toddler Formula? My Honest Review of Aussie Bubs
When your baby turns to toddler and they’re not nursing anymore, it starts to become really nerve racking to try to get them all the nutrients you know they need. Did I get him enough protein? He played harder today, so did he get enough nutrients? What about minerals? Does he need minerals? It’s a lot right? And you don’t want to do something wrong because you know their little growing bodies need so much. This is why I knew I wanted to try a toddler formula. I’m going to share my comprehensive Aussie Bubs™ toddler formula review to give you insight into the product before trying it! (This is…
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Vitamins for Postpartum Hair Loss: My Secrets that Took My Hair to the Next Level
You’ve heard me talk a lot about the impact of stress on our bodies. We’ve discussed supplements to take, tools to investigate, and daily habits that can improve our overall health. But many of you were reaching out for tips on one thing in particular: hair growth. Whether you’re experiencing post-partum hair loss or the general stress of the ‘vid, there are many things you can do. Not only can you grow your hair back, but you can get in front of it by having a healthier pregnancy. We’re going to cover the vitamins and supplements I personally use for postpartum hair loss. Understanding Anatomy before Talking Vitamins for Postpartum Hair…
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How to Reduce Children’s Anxiety: Improved Mental Health for Your Kids in 5 Easy Steps
Did you know that the Surgeon General has actually declared an emergency because childhood mental disorders including anxiety and depression are up 40% since last year. How. Sad. Is. That. Our children are supposed to be carefree, beautiful little souls, but it’s a hard world to be living in right now. I’ve dug deep into childhood psychology to bring you 5 Easy Ways to Improved Mental Health for your littles. I’m going to share what I found about how to reduce children’s anxiety. This goes for kids of all ages, up until teenage years. It can also be used for teens, but some things may need to be edited a…
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How to Use a Dermaroller for Anti-Aging and Your Best Skin Ever the Holistic Way
Isn’t it crazy that as we age, you can physically start to see those signs of aging pop through slowly? I mean this forehead of mine felt like it started getting lines across it what seems like overnight. So let’s talk about the results I’m seeing. Why should you add a dermaroller to your skincare routine and how often to use that dermaroller? I just started using a micro needler or a “dermaroller” two weeks ago and I can already see a difference in the texture of my skin. I took a before picture and will take an edited picture here in a couple months with consistent rolling! I’m going…
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Quick Guide Stocking Up a Working Pantry in Case of Emergencies
As we’ve seen recently, there are some potential supply chain issues going on that could get worse. Now, don’t look at me like I’m “some crazy prepper” because it’s really not that crazy when you think about it. We have a lot going on in the world right now and woah, the anxiety that accompanies it can be crippling. One of the ways that I’ve approached that anxiety is to be prepared for anything that could come our way with a working pantry. This means I’m always cycling through things and nothing sits too long to possibly go bad. We talked a bit about what I’d buy first (like right…
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Quick Wellness Kit: Best Vitamins for Your Immune System
There is so much going around right now as we’re in the middle of winter, so it’s the most important time to take vitamins that support your immune system. Our day to day stresses actually inhibit our immune system. Things like getting too little sleep, eating too much sugar or inflammatory foods, and even stress to your body can pull your immune system down. It’s our responsibility to take charge of our health. You can only read so much about the immune system and immune system booster vitamins. At some point, you have to start to take action and start protecting yourself. I’m going to share with you exactly what’s…
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Benefits of Walking: 7 Reasons To Take A Walk Today
Walking is one of the most accessible activities to improve your health that you can get started on today. You don’t need to buy any special equipment, you just need a good pair of shoes! A little walk goes a long way so let’s talk about the immense benefits of walking. The list is really endless! I know you have a pedometer on your phone, you just may not know it – they all come with one. So take a look at your steps and see where you are – do you need to go on a walk today? Chances are, the answer is yes! Spend Time Outdoors Yes, you…
