This is Harder Than I Thought: Neck Rolls and Armpit Crud
My husband once told me a story about a woman who had become so obese, that it was impossible for her to clean her own body. One day the woman got extremely sick, but the doctors were at a loss…
This is Harder Than I Thought: I Just Want to Sleep at Night
Have you ever wondered what causes zombie mommies? The answer is simple: reverse cycling. This phenomenon causes your baby to become nocturnal, sleeping through the day and staying up at night. At first, this diurnal rest seems lovely—you are free…
Should Kids Get A Flu Shot?
It’s that time of year again. No, not the holiday season. Flu season. Deciding whether or not to get a flu shot is a personal choice, and many Americans elect not to get them for themselves. However, while you have…
Top Five Pins of the Week
Here are our Top Five Pins of the Week! 1) Celebrate “MOvember” with this cute little DIY baby ‘stache. 2) Make your Harry Potter fan this delicious frozen butter beer! 3) Fun Fall-themed crafts that you can do with your kids—Leaf Sun…
Finding The Truth Behind “Baby Brain” During Pregnancy And Early Motherhood
Have you ever felt a little loopy or seemed out of it while pregnant? Or found yourself forgetting things you normally wouldn’t? This isn’t uncommon, and many women have frequently reported that they struggle with their memory both during and…
This is Harder Than I Thought: How Motherhood Turned Me into Hunter S. Thompson
Perusing my Netflix options the other night, I came across a cult classic, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. I’ve always loved this movie and all of Hunter S. Thompson’s works for that matter. In fact, it was stories like…
This is Harder Than I Thought: Going Back to Work aka Can a Mommy Get a Break?
Going back to work is one of the most challenging decisions a mom can make, both financially and emotionally. A pre-baby break from work vs. a Post-baby break from work.During the first few weeks alone with my newborn, I longed…
100 Googly Eyes – Crafts for the 100th Day of School
In elementary grades, many schools celebrate the 100th day of school. It’s a great way for the children to conceptualize “100,” which is sometimes a little overwhelming for very young minds—100 might as well be 4 billion for a lot…
This is Harder Than I Thought: Lactation or the Art of Milking One’s Self in Public
Ladies, love them or hate them, we all have boobs. For most of your life, these constant companions are merely aesthetic. We strap them down for workouts, we push them up for dates, but mostly we treat them like any…
Baby Registry Top 5 Must Haves
There are so many items that you can purchase for your new baby, it is easy to feel like you are drowning in the sea of onesies. But when it’s time to narrow down the choices, here is a list…
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