My precious Grace entered the new world of kindergarten. I thought I was prepared and wouldn't be that emotional about it, but I should have known better. Other people's "first day of school" photos have been making me cry since Grace was a baby. Why did I think it would be different for me when it was my own child??? The stress started for me the night before her first day. We had kindergarten orientation that evening and I was more than annoyed that we were receiving critical information the night before school started. One new piece of information that I found out was that I needed to send a snack with Grace every day. On the drive … [Read more...]
Gender Stereotypes in Kids: How should we respond when they take a step outside of the box?
Three different things happened recently that gave me pause and made me ask, "Why are we doing this to our kids?' The first: I was in a cafe working when I overheard a boy around 7 years old saying that pink was his favorite color. A woman in her 30s discouraged him with a smile and asked, "What does your dad think about that?" Everyone at the table was smiling and it may have all been a joke, but the message was clear. Boys shouldn't like pink. If they do, surely their father will be disappointed. The second: My family was at a children's museum when a 3 year old girl joined us at a table with coloring supplies. She grabbed a … [Read more...]
Every Breastfeeding Mother Needs to Hear this Important Message
In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, I created this video for all the breastfeeding mamas out there. This is for every woman who is nursing or who hopes to nurse in the future. This is the most important breastfeeding advice that you've probably never heard before. And just in case you are tempted to skip this video because you are sure it doesn't apply to you, please don't. Take a moment to watch. Listen to my story. See the tears in my eyes as I share my story. And then share it. Every mother breastfeeding mother needs to know that this can happen to them. By sharing the message of excess lipase activity, you have the potential to … [Read more...]
My Top 5 Picks for Summer
This post contains affiliate links. Inspired by this week's Sorta Awesome podcast episode with Megan and Kelly, I'm sharing my top 5 picks for summer. I'm covering my best beauty tip, a fun beach read, one of my kids' favorite summer activities, an amazing campfire treat, and how to stay organized and intentional all summer long. My Top 5 Picks for Summer! 1. My hair hates the beach, but coconut oil helps! For years I resigned myself to the fact that my hair would always look like a frizzy, hideous mess when I went to the beach. Then I discovered coconut oil and it was a complete game changer for me. Honestly, I use some on my hair year … [Read more...]
I was Nervous About Becoming a Wife, but Then…
**Make sure you read all the way to the end of this post because I have a special gift I created just for you! Keep reading to find out how to snag it.** On our wedding day, Nate and I wrote letters to each other that we read during the service. In my letter I admitted that becoming someone's wife was a bit intimidating. Being a wife was for older women, women wearing aprons and making a roast for Sunday dinner. I was just a girl! Being married has been wonderful, but I wasn't completely wrong to be intimated. Real life can be intimidating. Add a couple of babies on top of it and then... …laundry, diapers, stretch marks, and … [Read more...]
13 Things I Want You to Know About Breastfeeding
I nursed my children for a combined total of 48 months. That is 4 solid years of breastfeeding experience! In that time I learned just how beautiful breastfeeding can be. I also learned a lot about the technical and emotional side of nursing a baby. From thrush to pumping to weaning, here is a collection of important things I've learned about breastfeeding. 13 Thing I Want You to Know About Breastfeeding 1. Pain while nursing could be thrush. - Does your baby have white patches inside their mouth? Do they have a diaper rash that won't go away? Are your nipples sore? Those symptoms could mean that you, your baby, or both of you have thrush. … [Read more...]
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