Category: Life as a New Mom

Life as a new mom is challenging. It’s wonderful and magical but it’s challenging. Your whole life gets turned upside down in an instant. On top of that, every time you think you’ve got a good routine going, your child will quickly correct you. I absolutely love being a mom. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. As much as I love being a mom, I’ve learned some hard lessons along the way. Here are are the things I wish I had learned sooner, and my favorite tips and tricks for tackling motherhood.

Read this before you sleep train your new baby

Should you sleep train your new baby? Is co-sleeping safe? I had the same questions. As new moms, we’re flooded with information about what we HAVE to get and HAVE to do. Here’s the problem, often times that information is coming from places that make a TON of money off of that narrative. Babies are […]

How To Stop Night Time Diaper Leaks

I heard and read so many stories about night time diaper leaks when I was pregnant/a new mom. Tips about layering sheets and mattress covers like lasagna to help with changing bedding in the middle of the night were a dime a dozen. Thankfully, I never had any issues with diaper leaks until my son […]

The best cold weather accessories for babies and toddlers

I live in southeastern Michigan so having clothes and accessories that are well suited for a cold and sometimes brutal winter is a must. Dressing a newborn in the winter was fairly easy because he couldn’t escape me or pull hats or mittens off yet but I still had my go to pieces, especially for […]

The best things to pack in your hospital bag

I can’t tell you the amount of lists I looked at trying to cultivate the “perfect” hospital bag. Here’s the kicker, it’s pretty difficult to plan for an event you don’t REALLY have control over. My best advice is to pack what you think you’ll want or need but be prepared to be flexible. Even […]

The best things to have for your newborn baby

It seems like as soon as you find out you’re pregnant you instantly become bombarded with endless lists of all the stuff you “have” to have. I remember the first time I walked into Buy Buy Baby to start my registry. The memory brings back immediate feelings of nausea and I had enough of that […]

The baby shower gifts for a new mom

Looking for the best baby shower gifts? You’ve come to the right place! I was blessed with some seriously amazing gifts for my little guy and many of my favorites weren’t things I registered for. As a first time mom, you’re registering for what you “think” you want, what online reviews tell you is good […]