Say goodbye to morning sickness and hello to your new growing bump. It's time to start tackling that second trimester to-do list! The second trimester refers to weeks 13-28. By now, hopefully you are feeling MUCH better as far as the nausea goes. Still feeling off? I felt like a new person around week 15 with both of my boys, so if you're not quite there-- hang tight. These are going to be some of the most enjoyable weeks of your pregnancy. You're busy and excited, but you might be ...
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21 Quick and Easy Self-Care Ideas for Moms
When you're a mom, self-care often gets pushed to the bottom of your priority list. It's not like we mean to do it really, but somewhere between the diaper changes and scraping food off of weird places-- it happens. It's hard to focus on yourself when you feel like you barely even have time to sit down for a meal. You're a mom, and you're busy. You don't have a lot of time for self-care activities... I get it. But, thankfully, self-care doesn't always have to take up a lot of your ...
First Trimester Checklist: 15 Things to Do in Your First 12 Weeks
Like most expecting moms, I read ALL the first trimester checklists I could get my hands on. If this is your first pregnancy, I'm sure you can relate. The first trimester refers to weeks 1-12, and a lot happens during those 12 short weeks. Your hormones are soaring. You may feel unusually tired. And if you’re around 6-7 weeks pregnant? You may already be experiencing the dreaded morning sickness. This first trimester checklist will help you stay on top of the main things you need to ...
10 Game-Changing Meal Planning Tips for Busy Moms
Can I tell you a secret? I used to be terrible at meal planning. I had no system. I wasn't organized. And I definitely wasn't experiencing all those amazing benefits you hear about that meal planning is supposed to bring to the table. Fast forward to life as a busy mom of 2 and I have finally figured out a few simple things that can make ALL the difference. If you're feeling overwhelmed with meal planning or ready to flat out give up, here are 10 tried-and-true meal planning tips you ...
Top 7 Best Planners for Moms to Get Organized in 2019
With so many popular planners for moms-- How do you know which planners are really the best planners for moms?! There's only like a million to choose from, right? After researching planner after planner, I think I've finally decided on the right answer: it depends. This post will help you choose one of the top planners for moms! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. What is the best planner for me? Best planner for moms? ...
My Evening Routine: How I Set My Mornings up for Success (as a Busy Mom)
My evening routine serves one main purpose: To make my mornings easier. I never knew the importance of having an evening routine until my oldest son started Kindergarten. After that-- I learned real quick that racing against the clock in the mornings wasn't for me. As simple as it sounds... the secret to a productive morning is most definitely preparing the night before! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. How do I make an ...