Being diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis (UC) was a hard pill to swallow. I had to change my diet, which was very difficult physically and mentally. Switching to a low-FODMAP diet, I constantly felt like I was starving because I didn’t know what to eat. It took about 6 months for me to find new meals and “go-to” snacks. The harder part of being diagnosed wasRead Now
Baby #2 Wishlist
Leave a commentIt is truly a blessing that I get to compose this post. For two years this has been a hope of our family. As baby 2 is due to arrive, I’ve been thinking about things I consider newborn must-have baby items. These are baby items that will make life with a toddler and newborn easier in those first few months. Konny Baby This looks likeRead Now
MomLife – Kids Illness Caddie
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It’s been a rough week on the home front. Our son is sick, and has be very worrisome for this mama. I’ve been using the Illness caddie since Little Monster was, well, itty bitty. It’s great when it’s just you and your little one and no matter were you go you never seem to have enough hands to carry all the “Stuff”. So I gotRead Now
DIY – Secure Infant Medicine Container
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As a mom I want to make sure my home is safe and secure for my family. I didn’t like having medicine scattered around the house for several reasons; it’s not secure and you never can find the medicine you are looking for when you need it. I also wanted to make sure that the medicine was in a clear container so I can quicklyRead Now
Where to shop for Maternity Clothes
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When you’re pregnant for the first time, you never know where to get maternity clothes. It took me my entire pregnancy to find the right maternity clothes for me that were a good deal and were comfortable. Of course, I delayed it as long as possible, as we all do. I tried all the tricks and hacks to not have to purchase clothes that willRead Now
Pregnancy Starter Kit & Prep
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Advise from experience for those who like to be prepared before being pregnant for the first time.
Must-Haves when traveling with Baby (0-12 Months)
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THE MUST-HAVE ITEMS iPad + Childproof case Nook (x5) Pre-measured formula (x2) Thermos with Warm water (or water bottle) Food: baby food packets are nice. Mine only eats them from a spoon so that makes it a little more challenging. Bib Teether Diaper Bag (diapers, wipes, sanitizing wipes, toys…etc.) Favorite blanket The reason why I’m specifically calling out 0-12 Months is that you are eitherRead Now
Woodland Nursery Theme
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Every pregnant woman is entitled to a nesting process, some start earlier, and some later. We started decorating our nursery about 2 weeks before the baby’s due date. We wanted an outdoorsy theme for when our son was born in April. To achieve this and save money we used leftover paint that we had. So this room is a dark slate blue and we boughtRead Now
If I Could Pack My Hospital Bag Again
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For your first child you might be like me and wanted to be 100% ready. You check and double check the hospital bag list you found off of Pinterest. Pack a bag for your husband and the soon to be present bundle of joy. Given, hospital supplies vary and you don’t truly know what you’ll get. After going through the whole experience once, there areRead Now
Top Kids Gifts for Christmas 2018
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Every year we receive the toy books from Fleet Farm, Target, Walmart, Toys R Us, but this year I’m paying attention to what the top toys are this year. Especially with Black Friday coming up, and hopefully this Mama can participate from the comforts of home via the web. The top toys in my list are based on findings from the Bestsellers with the highestRead Now
