A birthday is a special occasion that comes just once a year. Kids and family alike wait the entire year to celebrate that special day with family, friends, and relatives. As the big day nears, the excitement of receiving gifts becomes unbearable for the little one! But besides gifts, why …
Read More »Natural Remedies for Heartburn During Pregnancy
Heartburn affects a lot of women during pregnancy, particularly during the third trimester of pregnancy. The reason for heartburn during pregnancy is increased levels of progesterone. Progesterone relaxes muscle, including the stomach valve that keeps the stomach acid out of the esophagus. Another cause of heartburn during pregnancy is the …
Read More »How to be an IN mom?
Do you really want to know how to be an in mom? I’ll walk you right through how to do this, because really it is quite simple. Have you ever read any of those books on the power of positive thinking or how to think yourself to success? This is …
Read More »Look! It’s a Fat Mom with Boobs…
Here’s the thing, I’ve never been a fat person. I have never had to worry much about exercise or what I eat but I am now turning into a fat mom. Years ago I remember one of my friends saying she doesn’t even have to eat a biscuit to gain …
Read More »The Many Uses for Vinegar – From Vaginal tightening to Weight Loss
Yes you did read that title correctly! I’ve been reading up on the many uses for vinegar and while I have been using vinegar for many years for loads of different things it is only during my research for this post that I came across using vinegar to tighten your …
Read More »I’m a Bad Mother – I lost my Child at the Shopping Mall
Yes I have heard so many people saying that they lost their child at the shopping mall or even at the beach and I always thought “oh that must feel awful” right? That is until it happens to you and this did happen to me recently. Ok not that recently, …
Read More »Sex After Kids
Ok so let’s just get it out there and say the word out loud that nobody is comfortable saying out loud… Sex. Let’s not get stupid here, we’ve all had it and hopefully we all still are too. It’s not like sex is a swear word. Let’s push it a …
Read More »Great Gifts Ideas for Men
With Father’s day and my dad’s birthday coming up in June, I am again sitting and wondering what gifts I can get for the two most important men in my life. I get stuck every single birthday, Father’s Day, Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Anniversary. Buying for women is just so …
Read More »Actually I’m NOT pregnant
Thank you for all the congratulations and well wishes I receive at least once a week… but actually I’m not pregnant! ‘ This is just my body after birth, I’ve had 2 babies and this is the end result. I am well aware that it’s time to get my sexy …
Read More »When Babies Attack: The End of Breastfeeding is Near
The end of breastfeeding is near and it is like he can sense hubby and I have decided to wean him in a few days. The past few days my 1 year old son has been a baby obsessed. The kids and I have been at my parents farm without …
Read More »Lactation Cookies
Lactation cookies are very popular among breastfeeding mommies. Apparently lactation cookies can boost your milk supply. Eating the dough as well as the cookies is apparently even more effective at increasing supply. Do not eat the dough if you are pregnant due to the risk of eating raw egg. You …
Read More »My Body After Birth
The changes to my body after birth have been huge and it is not just fat, everything has moved! Being a naturally slim person I have never really worried about my weight or figure. I have never had to watch what I eat or exercise to stay relatively slim. Yes …
Read More »20 Surprising Uses for Breast Milk
There are some amazing uses for breast milk other than feeding it to your baby! Breast milk has incredible healing properties and is not just great for your baby’s health. ***Disclosure -The links in this post contain affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you make a …
Read More »How long should my baby be awake in between naps?
When my babies were young I was concerned so much with how long my baby should sleep and how many naps he or she should have. Things got a lot easier with routine when I realized that the length of time in between naps is really important too! Time Awake …
Read More »How Long Should My Baby Sleep?
It is every mom’s question: how long should my baby sleep for? Your baby’s needs are constantly changing as he grows, find below a guideline for how much sleep your baby needs at his age. How Long Should My Baby Sleep? 0 – 3 months old baby: A baby of …
Read More »Should I Have A Baby?
For all Mother’s (including soon to be Mothers) Should I have a baby? We are sitting at lunch one day when my daughter casually mentions that she and her husband are thinking of starting a family. “We’re taking a survey,” she says half-joking. “Do you think I should have a …
Read More »Remembering the first few weeks of being a new mom
Giving birth for the first time, being a new mom and bringing home a tiny little newborn baby is one of the scariest things I have ever done. Now being pregnant with my 2nd child I can look back at some things and have a really good giggle. The first …
Read More »12 Great Tips to Make More Breast Milk
Many moms want to know how to make more breast milk, it is a common worry for new breastfeeding mommies. The best way to increase your breast milk supply is by feeding your baby. It is simple – your body will produce what it needs to feed your baby. The …
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