A note from Stephanie- Allie is a friend of mine that I met in the "Fun for Ones" class, two years ago with my daughter and her son. I then found out that her older son is in my son's class, too! Our...

One of the craziest things about giving birth is how your body changes so drastically in a matter of days. This really struck me when I was packing my hospital 'go-bag' the other night and trying to...

Our Fellow Figure 8 Mom, Kendra, reminds us that it is okay to think about US. I loved reading this and wanted to share her thoughts to all of our readers. I think she is absolutely right. By the way,...

All my life, I’ve been a total cheapskate. As a teenager and young adult I would excessively collect a closetful of random pieces that were $10 or less and enjoy the challenge of putting them...

I am not a fan of camping…at all. The last time we attempted camping was when my oldest, who is now 5, was 17 months old and it was a disaster. After he face planted in a giant mud...

Being pregnant in the summer has its pros and cons. I am becoming very well versed in how to deal with summer pregnancies, since I had a baby last August, and I will be having another this...

You spent the last nine months waiting for, and dreaming about, sweet baby snuggles and tender bonding time, and now your incredible miracle is here. The first few weeks of motherhood are warm and...

When I was pregnant with my second daughter, and my older daughter was still under 18 months, I decided I was going to run an errand every day before the baby was born. I thought, surely, if I...

1. Eat! I mindlessly ate so much during the first few months of nursing. The key to this is to make sure that you’re eating nutrient rich foods (especially if weight loss is a major concern)....

Date Night with Hubby-Look Good, Feel Good Getting dressed every morning makes me feel so good, especially when I am wearing maternity clothes I love and feel comfortable in. As a stay at home...