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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— 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 […]
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— 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 […]
—Ask a Real Mom— What to Bring a New Mom
They always say there’s nothing anyone can say to prepare you for the change of life that is motherhood and parenting. And that couldn’t be more true! Jon and I brought our son home in September of last year and, after an unplanned c-section and longer stay in the hospital, I was overwhelmed to say […]
—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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
—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 […]
Lots of Guests? Plan a Drop-In Baby Shower!
If you find yourself getting ready to plan and host a baby shower with an extra large guest list, consider hosting a drop-in shower. Also known as a “come and go” shower, this kind of baby shower is like an open house where guests can stop by to celebrate the mom to be. It’s a […]
—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— 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 […]
—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 […]
A New Mom’s Guide to Strollers
As a first-time mom, the most important thing I wanted was my stroller. I can’t tell you how many hours I researched, selected a stroller, and then changed the item a few times on my registry. I knew I didn’t want a super expensive stroller, but I wanted one that was good quality. Some of […]