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Being outside is something my family and I enjoy daily. Both my boys at spend tons of hours outside playing with friends. Since summer is around the corner, I want to share my favorite, safe, Amazon summer essentials I use for my whole family. Sunscreen When buying sunscreen, I focus on products that are not […]

If you love late nights on the sofa and catching up on cheesy Hallmark Christmas movies, this gift guide is just for you! If you’re feeling inspired to shop some more, here’s a gift guide for the woman on the go in your life.

If your lifestyle is full of hard work, planning, and always heading out the door, I’ve created this guide with you in mind. Or maybe you know someone that would appreciate a thoughtful gift. These are perfect for the person who desires to simplify their life, be sustainable, and conscious. Inspire them to get rid […]

I have one story and one memory of my mom that has molded my perception of the world. Story One She was a refugee of her country that would continue to be at war ten years after she left. Two days of being a resident here, she took her first job at a factory making […]

This week is National Midwifery Week. It’s one of many of my favorite topics. I had such a great experience with Nativiti. The moment I had my first appointment, I knew Nativiti was the right place for me. I had two appointments prior to Nativiti with obstetricians. I would say that both doctors knew what […]

We’re not just photographers. Sometimes we choose to be the water girl, the girl that pulls your hair back, or the girl that takes the new role as a midwife’s assistant. For forty hours, I lived in a time warp. I vaguely remember hearing the clock tick and thinking, “I don’t want to know what […]

We are only a few days short from Benjamin arriving, and my husband has shown so much love and support; I consider myself the luckiest person. There was never any doubt in my mind that he could be a wonderful husband and soon father. When we first met, he mentioned he disliked the idea of […]

As I prepare and get closer to my due date, I’m learning about the different stages of labor and pain. I read in a book last week that our endorphins are ten times more potent than morphine for pain. I was so fascinated with the potential our body has to overcome fear and pain. However, […]

By Wednesday morning, my body was ready to give out. In hopes of rejuvenating some part in me, I huffed and puffed the whole day. Sunday morning I discovered I needed to add more to my daily routine, and because I make everything a big deal, I cried into my breakfast. However, the more I […]

My sister in law got me this pregnancy notebook and it has been a great place for me to record some unfiltered emotions. I am on week twenty two now. Sometimes, I am asked what I miss most about my previous diet, of course, wine and beer. This week, there’s a section of the journal […]