• Lifestyle & Wellness,  Motherhood

    How to Balance Your Hormones Postpartum

    For a new mom, learning how to balance your hormones postpartum can be a real challenge. With the added stress of a crying baby and intense sleep deprivation, getting back in sync with your body can seem like an insurmountable goal. But, with a few simple steps, balanced hormones postpartum can become a reality. I have four happy, healthy babies and that means I’ve been in this “postpartum hormone monster” space 4 times. I know what you’re going through and I know how to get you out of it! With my son (born in 2018), I was at the lowest of lows during my postpartum time with him. I had…

  • Lifestyle & Wellness,  Motherhood

    The Big Shift: What To Be Aware Of For Your Toddler at One Year

    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. Nutrition for Toddlers Switch from baby formula to toddler formula. Baby nutrition needs are different from toddler nutrition needs.…

  • Lifestyle & Wellness,  Motherhood

    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…

  • Lifestyle & Wellness,  Motherhood

    My Honest Review of Aussie Bubs Toddler Formula

    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…

  • Lifestyle & Wellness,  Motherhood

    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…

  • Lifestyle & Wellness,  Motherhood

    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…

  • Lifestyle & Wellness,  Motherhood

    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…

  • Home Decor,  Motherhood

    50 Gender Neutral Nursery Ideas That Will Blow Your Mind

    When I saw those two pink lines for baby number three, I knew that this time around I was going to be on team green. That means I was going to need an adorable gender neutral nursery that I would be able to add feminine or masculine touches to as soon as I knew the gender! I compiled this list of gender neutral themes for your nursery while I was doing my research. Knowing that we weren’t going to find out the gender on any of my ultrasounds was so hard, but so worth it!! My Gender Neutral Nursery Neutral nurseries aren’t only for people who are staying on “team…

  • Motherhood

    25 Important Questions to Ask Daycare Tour Providers

    So you’re ready to sign your kiddos up for daycare. Exciting, but also stressful! It can feel overwhelming trying to decide which daycare is right for your family, but these questions should help you find out whether or not a daycare is a good fit. Make the time to visit many different options and don’t settle for anything below your standards. If possible, see if you can ask these questions to both daycare workers and parents – sometimes their answers will differ. Keep reading for the ultimate list of questions to ask at your daycare interview. The Basic Questions For Your Potential Provider What’s included in tuition? What do you…