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—Ask a Real Mom— What to Bring a New Mom
As soon as you become a family of three, everything in your life suddenly changes. You can read all of the advice and books on parenting, but nothing can truly prepare you for the change that is motherhood. One minute you’re a newlywed figuring out life with your husband and then the next you add […]
—Ask a Real Mom— A New Mom’s Guide To Keeping An Organized Home
Motherhood comes with a vast array of challenges: whether it’s figuring out how to get your little one to sleep through the night or how to sneak more vegetables into your picky toddler’s diet, one does not escape motherhood without having to face a few obstacles! One of the more challenging hurdles I’ve had to […]
Your 2024 Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Every Mom in Your Life
Find the perfect gift for a new mom, seasoned mom, grandmother, or mother figure. Mother’s Day is upon us — have you found a gift yet? If you’re anything like me, you want to make sure that your Mother’s Day gift is the perfect combination of useful, sentimental, and personal to the recipient. A tall […]
—Ask a Real Mom— The Postpartum Season No One Prepares You For
Our Ask a Real Mom series typically focuses on the fun and exciting aspects of motherhood, like our favorite products, time-tested tips, and must-have toys. However, those first few weeks of motherhood can feel anything but fun and exciting; they’re some of the most challenging and vulnerable days of a woman’s life. The worst part? […]
The Best New Baby Products Trending on Social Media
If you’ve got a little one on the way, you know how overwhelming it can be to figure out exactly what you’ll need to care for your new arrival. And that overwhelming feeling isn’t just for first-time moms—even if you’re on your second or third, it seems like new products are being released every day, […]
—Ask a Real Mom— How to Survive the Witching Hour
Listening to your baby cry and not knowing what to do can be one of the hardest parts of being a new mom. However, it’s even more difficult when you start to notice a pattern: those endless tears start flowing every evening around the same time. This challenging time of day for your little one […]
—Ask a Real Mom— How to Prepare Yourself for a New Baby
As I was preparing for the birth of our first child, I relished the advice of seasoned mothers and grandmothers. From “sleep when the baby sleeps” to “prioritize date nights,” I filed each piece of advice into an ongoing mental list. It wasn’t long until their advice, my to-do list, and my belly were growing […]
A New Mom’s Guide to Diaper Bags
I have always been a purse kind of girl. I love all shapes, sizes, and brands of whichever trendy purse is in style. This made me most excited to register my diaper bag first. Even after receiving the diaper bag from my registry, I kept buying new ones because I felt like something about mine […]
A New Mom’s Guide to Car Seats
In the famous words of Dr. Suess, “Oh, the places you’ll go! You’ll be on your way up! You’ll be seeing great sights,” … buckle up your car seat and make sure it fits right! Choosing the right car seat doesn’t have to be stressful, even though there are so many options to consider. You […]
—Ask a Real Mom— What Are Your Breastfeeding Essentials?
I will never forget the moment my doctor handed my firstborn daughter to me. It was truly the most overwhelming joy, relief, and love I had ever felt. I was so excited to start my breastfeeding journey, but to my surprise, my daughter would not latch. I was emotional, hormonal, and exhausted, but no matter […]
Navigating the Holidays with a Newborn
To The Mom Navigating The Holidays With A Newborn, As the song says, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” But if you’re entering the holidays with a brand new baby, this merry season can feel a little more complicated. My son’s due date was November 21st, and I remember thinking to myself that […]
Baby Registry Favorites – Everyone is Adding These
As a first-time mom, I will admit that creating a baby registry from scratch was an overwhelming endeavor. I spent countless hours researching brands and educating myself on BPA-free bottles and the difference between muslin and bamboo swaddles. While most of my research was fueled by raging pregnancy hormones, it wasn’t until I was swimming […]
—Ask a Real Mom— Best Baby Gifts You’ve Received
When I had my first baby our community of friends and family blessed us with amazing gifts. From new clothes and diapers to meals and books, we got it all in the span of our son’s first few weeks of life. Since I’m in the season of life where it feels like everyone around us […]
—Ask a Real Mom— When Your Mom Wants to Help with the New Baby
Labor and delivery are some of the most intense experiences of your life, and those first few days of motherhood are both physically grueling and emotionally draining. Naturally, moms and mothers-in-law want to swoop in and offer their support and help, and of course, enjoy their new grandbaby. But too many times, those good intentions […]
—Ask a Real Mom— Favorite Books For Every Kid on Your List
Before I had my first baby, I was a fourth-grade teacher, and my students surprised me with a baby shower. They each bought me a children’s book and wrote sweet notes inside the covers. It was such a blessing, and I still tear up when I open a book and read their notes. I love […]
—Ask a Real Mom— What You Need for Every Stage of Your Baby’s First Year
When you’re preparing and registering for your new baby, it’s easy to focus on newborn diapers, clothes and accessories. It’s hard to imagine, but that little one will grow way faster than you expect! After my first baby shower, I wanted to exchange the only 12-month outfit I received for a smaller size. Luckily my […]