When I had my first child, I’m pretty sure I experienced what I now know is called postpartum depression. I had an “easy” pregnancy followed by a traumatic birth experience that ended in an emergency c section. I wasn’t able to breastfeed like I had planned and my baby was never satisfied so he was always…
DIY Recycled Crayon Cars for Toddlers
What to do with your old, broken crayons? Or maybe you suffer from a surplus of skinny crayons that your toddler can’t quite handle yet – here’s the solution for you! DIY recycled crayon cars! After struggling with my toddler constantly snapping his crayons (and snacking on them, if we’re going to be honest), I needed a…
Local Event Calendars for Parents: What They Are + How to Find Them
Once you become a parent, for many people a whole new world of events, businesses, and organizations open up to you. Even if you’ve lived in the same city your whole life, many don’t realize all the options out there for families until they become parents themselves. In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits of…
4 Activities That Encourage Your Toddler to Play Outdoors
It’s easy to assume your toddler doesn’t like playing outdoors – or worse, after the period of staying at home and social distancing, they don’t want to play outdoors. We were very lucky to have a home with a large backyard and a Gigi that lives right across the street which allowed our toddlers to…
FULL REVIEW: Wonderfold W4 Elite Quad Stroller Wagon (4-Seater)
You might have seen the latest craze in stroller wagons: the Wonderfold Stroller Wagon. With only one main competitor, Wonderfold holds a strong place in the hearts (and dreams) of many moms with multiple children. With dedicated Facebook groups, an ambassador program, and multiple stroller wagon options to choose from, Wonderfold has become a popular topic. This all…
A Look into Mom Life with Depression: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Motherhood is a life-changing experience. It has its beautiful moments. There are memories you will cherish forever, and you try to savor every precious moment that you can, especially while your child is little. The good. But, it also has challenging experiences. The bad and the ugly. The Good. Undoubtedly, there are countless precious moments…
Ep. 02 : Mother’s Day, Mayhem, & Midnight Coffee
This past weekend was Mother’s Day and lets just say it was a very relaxing, very lazy day – and I loved every second of it. Episode 2 of the Everyday She Moms Podcast focused on recapping our Mother’s Day traditions and re-evaluating what we consider self-care, along with why I drink coffee at 10pm. With a…
Ep. 01 : Hey Mama! Time for an Introduction
It’s the official first episode of the Everyday She Moms Podcast! I couldn’t be more excited to share that we now have a podcast – and I fought through the anxiety and fear and actually recorded it. For the first episode, I covered what Everyday She Moms is and why I love hearing from other moms…
The Best Advice for New Moms I Ever Received
I cannot wait to share with you the best advice for new moms I ever received. It wasn’t something I found in a book, parenting class, or doctor. This impactful and lasting advice came from a friend. It was an offhand remark, but it has stuck with me for my almost decade-long parenting journey, and…
15 Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for 2024
With Mother’s Day approaching, many moms are left wondering what exactly they should “request” from their families – or you might be looking for a unique Mother’s Day gift for your own mom! Mother’s Day is a day where we get to honor the women who birthed us, raised us, cared for us, or simply…