Why you shouldn’t wait to tell people you’re pregnant
There’s this idea that you should wait until after the first trimester to announce to the world that you’re pregnant. I’ve heard it for as long as I can remember. I was told that this way, if you miscarry, you won’t have to go back and tell everyone. With my first pregnancy, I followed the […]
6 Waves Of Grief I Immediately Experienced After My Miscarriage
I hear the phrase “stages of grief” more commonly used than waves of grief. But for me, the intense feelings after a miscarriage are very much like waves. They come and go, washing away pieces of you each time. Some bigger than others, but they keep coming nonetheless. The waves of grief that are brought […]
Why It’s So Hard To Talk About Miscarriages
If a close friend of yours came to you and said, “I’m going through something really difficult and I could use a friend”, what would you do? You’d drop everything to be there for them right? So why then, don’t we allow people to do the same for us? I didn’t know how to talk […]
Best Tips for Going to Cedar Point with Kids
We traveled to Cedar Point with kids this summer four times. Every time I told someone that, they had the same reaction. “Your kids must really like rollercoasters!”. Actually, no. They don’t. We’ve discovered that there is so much more to do Cedar Point with kids than just crazy thrill rides. As I mentioned, we […]
How to Plan a Weekend Adults Only Disney Trip
I just got back from yet another amazing adults only Disney trip. Of course I love taking my kids to Disney but there are also plenty of things that are just more geared towards the adults. Whether it’s a weekend away with your best friend or your spouse or even a bachelorette party, Disney has […]
Weekend Trip to Port Huron, Michigan: A quick trip
My family and I recently took a quick weekend trip to Port Huron Michigan. We’ve been to this area a hundred times before but this time we were able to try a few new things that I’m excited to share with you. I love the idea of being able to get away but with a […]
Best things to do with kids in Metro Detroit
If you’ve got kids and are or will be in the Metro Detroit area, this post is for you. One of my favorite things to do is explore all that Metro Detroit has to offer with my son. Because of that, we’ve been able to check out some pretty great spots around Metro Detroit that […]
How to stay healthy postpartum: Three easy steps
Bringing a new baby into the world is a life-changing experience for any parent. There are so many new things to learn about caring for your newborn. Most information I read was all about caring for a new baby and while that is important, postpartum care for mom is just as important. In this blog […]
Best Pregnancy Gift Basket Ideas
Becoming a mom is an exciting and also overwhelming time. There are so many things that we focus on getting for the baby but what about mom? Her body is going through a heck of a lot! Don’t worry, I’ve found a few things that will make things a little more comfortable for her. There […]
The New Mom Hacks You Need to Know About
Hey mama! Whether this is your first or fifth baby, we can all use a good mom hack! If you read through this list and think of something you do that I didn’t mention, please share it in the comments! Listed below are 5 new mom tips to make life with a newborn just a […]