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3 essential questions to ask at the end of every hard day

Carving out this time helps me know that though I did not live out my day perfectly, I did live it well.

Don’t put off your girls’ weekends

Don’t put off your girls’ weekends

Find your pre-mom gaggle of girls & embrace them, they are your connection with a part of yourself you may have lost.

two kids playing on the floor

Dear new mama of two: It gets easier before you even realize it. Believe me.

You’ve got this. I have so much faith in you. It’s all going to get easier; not in a year, not in six months, but next month. Next week. Tomorrow.

How to say no—without fear of disappointing others

Saying “no” doesn’t mean being a jerk. It means respecting your + others’ time.

The 10 top trending girls’ names from the past decade

Some names come from seemingly nowhere to explode onto the scene. ?

I found it hard to believe I would miss this. Until I got a glimpse into the future.

Raising little ones really is magical. Sometimes it’s just hard to see through all the stickiness. 

To the mom searching for balance: Embrace the beautiful chaos

Most of the time it feels like I’m juggling, not balancing. And maybe that’s okay. Maybe this is the season to perfect my juggling act and *not* my balancing act.

Passion + parenting can co-exist—and here’s how

Having children is most definitely a game changer, but it doesn’t have to be a romance killer.

On the hard days, you still show up

Allow yourself to be less than great. Instead, just BE.

Fuel for you + baby: The importance of mama’s diet the first 1,000 days

Those first 1,000 days offer a unique window of opportunity to positively impact the long-term health of a child.

Reminder: Working from home is still working

Because working from home is definitely, without a doubt, working.

I didn’t know I could love my husband more—and then he became a dad

This is the messiest, sleepiest, craziest time—and that’s when you realize what a good thing you really have.

The 5 most unexpected, beautiful lessons from my 5 years of motherhood

The lessons from parenting aren’t always easy, but they will change the ways we engage with the world.

working mom: woman in white button down shirt laughing

I was scared working would hurt my kids, but it actually saved us

Because of work, my children thrive, I thrive and we’re able to live the simple, focused life we love.

Best Maternity Swimwear

Your bump make a splash in style with one of these swimsuits.

My inner adult said ‘no’ to playing in the rain. I’m glad I didn’t listen to her.

Sometimes parenting is about embracing “yes” instead of always saying “no.”

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