Caution: Impending Offspring
Pregnancy is a wonderful (and horrible) exprience full of excitement (and ridiculous physical discomfort).
Here's all you need to get through this gloriously weird experience.
Free Printable Minimalist Pre-Baby Shopping ListPregnancy Tools
Photo Time Capsules
Create year-by-year time capsules to watch your family grow.
Search Recipe Database
Bored with literally every meal you know how to cook? Do a quick search on the Spoonacular recipe database and save the yummiest ones to your personal recipe box.
Stop Before You Shop!
People buy WAY too much baby gear...months before they even see their baby.
Here's a minimalist's baby shopping list with the only things you actually need to have before your new little one arrives.
(No matter what Aunt Mildred says.)
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Could Herbs Be The Missing Ingredient From Your Postpartum Healing?
But, if your postpartum symptoms are manageable yet unpleasant, or if you simply wish to supplement existing treatment plans, then natural remedies can provide a fantastic middle ground.
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How To Thrive As A New Mom
Being a new mom is an exciting time in your life but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. The transition for many can be challenging and take a toll on your health and wellbeing.
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Baby Shower Prizes that Aren't Lame
Let’s be honest here, not many baby shower games come with good prizes, and they are often left discarded in the car if you do get them.
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Things To Consider When Decorating The Nursery
There is something SO exciting about being in a position to decorate a nursery for the new baby that you have on the way.
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10 Essential Self Care Tips for New Moms
The postpartum period doesn’t exactly scream ‘self-care', but here are 10 essential tips for new moms that will have you feeling like yourself again.
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8 Extra-Soothing Self Care Tips For Pregnancy
Ah, pregnancy, thy name is stress. Here's how to keep it to a dull roar.
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Should I Buy Used Baby Products for My Baby?
Save money now because your child will spend it later.
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3 Fun Ways To Celebrate When You’re Expecting
Here are a few of the best ways to celebrate pregnancy and make the most of the time for both expecting parents and their loved ones.
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5 People a Pregnant Person Needs ASAP
They say it takes a village to raise a child, but you need to find these village members long before your due date.
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What They Don't Tell You About Your Body Post-Pregnancy
Ah, such a magical time. You're glowing. Nope. I call BS.
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Mood Swings and the Emotional Challenges of Pregnancy
The physical changes ladies face during pregnancy is usually the focus. However, less thought is given to why mothers are very emotional during pregnancy.
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How to Reduce Chaos in Your Home
As a mom, it's your happy job to make sure your household atmosphere is as peaceful and un-chaotic as possible. Here are some solid tips for some things that are guaranteed to at least make a noticeable difference in the levels of chaos in your home.
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8 Signs You're Ready to Have Another Baby
Simply not wanting to put away the crib yet or missing “cute baby thighs” are not really good enough reasons for creating another human, but how do you know if you’re really ready?
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How To Properly Clean and Sanitize Your Floors For a New Baby
Getting your home ready for a newborn is an involved task. Make sure the largest area of your home, your floors, are not a haven for dirt and germs that can get your baby sick.
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How to Have More Patience as a Mom
Being a mom can be frustrating sometimes. It's not easy taking care of tiny humans. Here's how to stay patient through all the chaos.
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25 Survival Strategies to Stay Sane as a Mom
If you're at the end of your rope, here are 25 ways to keep yourself sane in this crazy job we call "mom".
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The Only Things You Really Need to Buy Before Baby
If you listen to the internet, it sounds like you might need a second mortgage to pay for all the things you "have" to buy before you have a baby. After my first was born, I realized I didn't end up needing half of what I had bought.
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The 33 Best Mom Blogs You Haven't Read Yet
To help you cull through the overwhelming number of mommy blogs out there, here's a list of the absolute best up-and-coming mom blogs. These women will make you laugh, take notes, and (most importantly) become a better, saner, happier parent.
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How to Be A Good Parent
When I was pregnant, I was shocked that the so-called "parenting" classes didn't actually teach me anything about how to be a good mom. Like a good little nerd, I went home and did some research on just how to learn to be a good parent.
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Which Parenting Style is Best?
You've probably heard about Tiger moms or permissive parenting, but why does it matter? Here's everything you need to know about the basic parenting styles and why they matter for you and your kid.
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