Recently, my husband and I went home to Coeur d’Alene to visit our family and decided to take our daughter to the lake, for the first time! I’ll be honest, we had NO idea what we were doing. The first…
How to STOP Worrying about your Baby – 7 Tips that will Help Now
If there’s one thing I wasn’t quite prepared for when my daughter arrived, it was the instinct to worry. It seemed like no matter how hard I tried to ignore it, I still missed out on some of the most…
How to use a Ring Sling – Hope + Plum Ring Sling Review
As a busy mama, I’ve found it’s really important to have something I can carry my little girl around in. Since I’m a stay at home mama, there are times she just needs to be held, but I want to stay…
37+ Unique Names for Uncles – How my Brother Chose his Nickname
The role of an uncle in a young child’s life is huge. They are a source of great fun and silly jokes. They are a person you can go to for advice, and they are just plain awesome! Most of the…
How to be a Calm Mom: 5 Things You Must Do BEFORE Freaking Out
As a mama it’s easy to lose your patience or simply fly off the handle because you’re exhausted. Wouldn’t it be SO much better to enjoy your kiddos and be spontaneous? Learning how to be a calm mom will not…
Natural Childbirth Pros and Cons – What Swayed Me to Go Unmedicated
When I first found out that I was expecting my daughter, I told me husband that I was getting an epidural no matter what. The thought of going through childbirth without it wasn’t even something I was willing to consider….