The newborn stage is all consuming for me and extra chaotic as a mom of two. I swear most days it's pure survival mode and sometimes what works one day is the complete opposite of what works the next. As a second time mom I've really paired down what works for us and what doesn't. Below I've linked my must have baby items and newborn essentials to get through those crazy few months of the fourth trimester. Most items are purely practical. Newborns don't need a ton of stuff. It's all about ...
Breast Pump 5 Tips for Pumping
This post is sponsored by Lansinoh. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting brands I love! I love breastfeeding. It’s such a special bond but hear me when I tell you it was NOT easy for me. Maybe that’s why it’s so special to me because in both cases I’ve had to work really hard on it. As a stay at home mom I use my breast pump less often then a mom working outside the house. I still consider it an essential for any mom looking to breastfeed her babies. My first rarely took a ...
FSA HSA Eligible Items For Baby and Mom
Sharing how to save money on pregnancy, postpartum and baby products using your FSA and HSA account. These FSA eligible products for baby and mom are too good to miss! I have a pretty great surprise for you if you're pregnant or a new mom! You can actually buy a decent amount of must have items for the fourth trimester using pre-tax dollars in your HSA or FSA account. I was so surprised to find out some of the staple items for a new baby and postpartum mom, plus some high tech splurges ...
Nutrition Hacks for Busy Moms
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx. Thank you for supporting the brands I love working with! Did you know March is National Nutrition Month? Spring is always a time when I refocus on health, wellness, and nutrition. March brings sunshine, warmer temps, and more outdoor time. It gives me a major mood boost and helps me focus on my nutrition goals, overall wellness, and being a better me. I try to find things that support my nutrition goals, but are also super convenient. Taking care of two ...
The Top 7 Pregnancy and Parenting Books to Read While Pregnant
Today I’m sharing the best books to pregnancy and parenting books read while you're pregnant. Whether you are a first-time mom or already have children, there is always value in reading some good pregnancy books. I was a librarian so when I was pregnant with my first I read a lot of pregnancy and parenting books. Wanting to be as prepared as possible I armed myself with all the information I could manage. I feel like if I was able to pick up one or two tips from each book it was well worth a ...
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE | TIPS FOR COLLEGE SAVINGS WITH NEW YORK’S 529 COLLEGE SAVINGS PLAN
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com and contains information on the New York’s 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan. The content and opinions expressed in this post are my own. With everybody heading back to school in some regard or another I can’t help but get into the back to school spirit (it’s the former teacher in me!) There’s something about the new school year. The fresh start to learn, set new goals, and plan for the future - ...