Conception on a Budget
The sad realization that you love peeing on test strips while trying to conceive can also go hand-in-hand with spending a pretty penny on...
Should you allow allowance?
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It’s important to teach kids about money. The way we learn to save, spend, and handle money as a child...
Ways to Live in the Moment With Your Baby
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They say time is fleeting and the baby years pass by so quickly. You have probably already experienced this as you...
5 Ways to “Go Green” Without Changing Your Lifestyle: Baby Edition
Babies can have a big impact on the environment for such little people! Help lessen your babies ecological footprint by making these 5 simple...
Lifesaving Items for Nursing Moms
To be quite honest, for some women, those early few weeks of nursing are anything but pleasant. If you find yourself ready to throw in...
Baby’s First Shoes: Pletuko
You little one is standing up and starting to wobble. Suddenly, you realize, "they don't have any shoes!" The urgency to purchase shoes for...
Making The Most Of Your Pregnancy
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You see those two pink lines and you instantly fall into a euphoric state of pregnancy...
Tackling That Newborn Paper Trail
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After 10 grueling months of pregnancy, you have finally brought your little bundle of joy home....
Pregnancy-Safe Fitness
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ou were a fitness guru, yoga body-pretzel, or maybe just the occasional treadmill jogger before pregnancy...
Nursing Clothes to Obsess Over
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When I sat down to write about Boob Design, I thought to myself “How can I write this without coming across...
Pregnancy Reveal: 18 Ways to Tell a Husband & Family
You have checked and double-checked, in fact you probably tested with 3 home pregnancy kits and still aren't sure that you believe it. You're...
The Coolest New Baby Books
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Baby books are all the rage these days. You can find them in bookstores, grocery stores,...
5 Books that will have you laughing through pregnancy
Are you currently pregnant, yet find yourself completely turned off from reading informational pregnancy books? Sometimes, you just want to be able to read...
3 Benefits Of Probiotics For Your Baby
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There’s a whole host of reasons to start integrating probiotics into your baby’s diet. The same can be said for toddlers...
One Simple Step That Can Keep Your Child Healthy
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You wouldn't let your baby crawl on the floor of a public restroom or through the...
Toddler Eating: “Hidden Veggie” Meatloaf
Toddlers (and sometimes even husbands!) are a finicky bunch, and getting them to eat their veggies is oftentimes a struggle. If paired with the...
Talking Points for your Pre-Pregnancy Exam
If you and your partner have decided there is no time like the present to try to conceive a baby, the first step should...
Tracking Your Pregnancy
Finding out you're pregnant can be exhilarating and exciting. But that 40-week mark can seem so far away, especially in the beginning. A fun...
5 TTC Apps that you need to check out
In a country where a majority of adults have smart phones and everyone who has one is ADDICTED, we all want to know which...
The Symptoms And Solutions Of Mastitis
What Is Mastitis?
Mastitis and clogged milk ducts are an inflammation due to the obstruction of a milk duct. This obstruction can sometimes be caused...
How to Clean Toys
Kids seem to find a way to lick everything! It's definitely gross, so make life a little more sanitary by learning how to properly...
10 Ways to Budget Before Baby
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ou have gone off of birth control and you are enjoying the practice that goes into making a baby. However, you...
Tattoos + Pregnancy: Is It Safe?
You are experiencing the joys (and the unexpected side effects) of pregnancy and you want a permanent reminder of this beautiful time in your...
DIY Play Dough
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Ever wonder what the ingredients are in store-bought play dough? Ever wonder if you could make it yourself and save some...
Your Vitamins: Explained
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"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Sure, we've all heard that anecdote, attributed to Benjamin Franklin, but...
What Teachers Want Your Child to Know Before Kindergarten
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You may be wondering where the time has gone and how it is possible that your sweet baby is going to...
Chart Topping Hits (AKA: Charting Your Cycle)
The land of trying to conceive is a tricky one. Some people are able to conceive the month they start having unprotected sex. Other...
What I Wish Was On My Baby Registry
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Books
Never would I think a tiny baby would enjoy sitting and reading a book! I was wrong....
Ways To Encourage Dad And Baby Bonding
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For many women, bonding with their babies is an instant, organic result of all that encompasses...
C-Section: Recovery Essentials
Trying to plan and perfectly prepare for all of the details of our babies birth is a natural part of pregnancy. We don’t often...
5 Tips For Flying With A Baby
At some point, most everyone will have to buck up and face the inevitable fact that they have to board an airplane with their...
Couponing 101
Let's face it, times are rough. Saving some extra money here or there is a great way to be able to provide for your...
Post-Cesarean Emotions & How To Cope
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This post is part of a series of articles on Cesarean birth. For more on dealing with...
Hospital Bag Necessities
Part of feeling prepared for your little one to arrive is to efficiently pack your hospital bags with all the possible necessities you can...
Good Protein Sources For Your Little Eater
We all know that in order to have a balanced diet, we need to have a proper mixture of nutrient rich foods.
Protein, in particular,...
Best Items For Your Baby Registry
1. A Baby Carrier:
Go to a boutique baby store and look at baby carriers outside of their package. Try them on, and see which...
The Best Mother To Be Mother’s Day Gift Ideas For The...
Becoming a Mother for the first time is a truly life-changing experience. The joy and excitement of carrying a little one for nine months...
