My friends at MomSelect asked me to review Premama, a new prenatal vitamin supplement. They know I’ve been pregnant or breastfeeding for 6 of the last 6 1/2 years and figured I know a little something about these vitamins. For more information on Premama check them out on Facebook. Here’s my honest review: Disclosure: I […]
Keeping your house clean after having a baby
Photo: Yolanda Christopher, yourunexpectedbeauty.com An alternate title for this post could be “How to do the impossible” because it is really darn near impossible for a new mom to keep her house spotless. Heck, it is tough for any mom to keep her house clean. That said, there are some tips and tricks I learned […]
A letter to myself (and all new moms)
(This is the letter I’m sure I’d write to myself years from now when the diapers and sleepless nights and nursing stages are done. This is the letter I’d read over and over on days like yesterday that are particularly tough.) Dear New Mom,I can tell today was a rough day, in a week of […]
What real Moms want for Mother’s Day
As Mother’s Day approaches, I thought I’d share a video put together by Freschetta Pizza about what real moms want for Mother’s Day. It is a cute, quick montage and if you look close enough you’ll even see me! As for what THIS real Mom wants for Mother’s Day…how about a baby? (I’m 9 months […]
Gift Guide: “Babylicious” gifts for the holidays
Here are a few ideas on what to get the little ones in your family who are too young to have learned the art of Christmas begging. (That will come…soon.)Ella’s KitchenTrying to find ways to fill out your baby’s stocking? Give them the healthy and delicious gift of Ella’s Kitchen fruit and vegetable purées. They […]
“Why yes…I am pregnant with my 4th child!”
It’s true. The belly has popped out. The maternity clothes are back in the closet. The prenatal vitamins are restocked on the shelf. Yup…Maria’s pregnant again! If you have seen me recently you may have guessed my good news, or maybe you just thought I got a little too into the Halloween candy. (Both are […]
