Are you a new mom or dad with a baby in diapers? Are you having a rough time getting any kind of sleep at night? I know, I know – sleep deprivation is the worst! And the reality is, with a new baby, you’re just not going to sleep through the night for a while. However, you can make the sleep that you do get a little better with my top 5 ways to sleep easier with a new baby (featuring Walgreens Well Beginnings).
Create Your Own Thanksgiving Leftovers Station
As many of you know, I love Thanksgiving and host it every year. I have been doing it for so long that I have a set menu, a timeline, and all the supplies I need to create a chic yet simple “event” that everyone enjoys. This year, I decided to add another fun level to my Thanksgiving skillz – a leftovers station! Y’all know that leftovers are the absolute BEST thing about the holiday so why not make them the centerpiece of your celebration? I’ve made it super easy for you, too! I sourced all the supplies and am sharing a bunch of FREE printables so you can create your own Thanksgiving leftovers station:
Maintaining Balance During The Holiday Hustle And Bustle With Nature Made Vitamins and Supplements
The holidays are coming, the holidays are coming!!! The next couple of months are STRAIGHT UP my favorite of the whole year. All the cooking, shopping, and decorating? Sign me up! I love it all but, one thing that I’m being extra cautious about this holiday season is my mind-body balance. Since I have a newborn, I’m very concerned about my wellness so I decided to start taking some Nature Made® vitamins and supplements. After all, Nature Made® is the #1 Pharmacist Recommended brand for many key dietary supplement categories*. Read on to find out how I am maintaining balance during the holiday hustle and bustle with Nature Made® vitamins and supplements.
Finn’s Newborn Photo Shoot
About 15 days after Finn was born, he did a newborn photo shoot with April Deleon of Pure Happiness Photography. I just wanted something very simple and completely focused on him. Lots of naked baby, lots of light, and lots of sweetness. I also wanted to mimic the style of and a few shots from his sister’s newborn session three years ago. Here’s a few of my favorites:
My Top Five Tips For Toddler Wellness With SmartyPants Kids Probiotic Complete
One of the things no one told me about when I became a mom was the amount of time that I would spend thinking about my kid’s gut. I want to encourage them to “go with their gut” during their life and to do that – I’ve got to make sure that they’re well taken care of. And, after a particularly scary ER visit for an out-of-whack gut issue when Melanie was little, you bet your sweet buns that I’m vocal about making sure everyone is aware it. So, allow me to pass along my knowledge to you. Here’s my top five tips for toddler wellness with SmartyPants Kids Probiotic Complete.
7 Days in October : The Perfect Pieces for a Versatile Fall Capsule Wardrobe
One of the hardest parts about being a mom is remembering to care about what you look like. Often, you’re overworked and struggling on a budget so taking the time to dress nicely or invest in a few items for your “new” body is just too overwhelming. I know – I feel like I’m there every. single. day. So, I’m helping you out. Here’s some solid and affordable capsule wardrobe pieces (and a couple of investments) for a few looks perfect for a stay-at-home mom:
