Tag: first-time mom
To My Sister: On the Verge of Motherhood
Dear Sister,
I’ve been secretly waiting for the day you would tell me, “I’m pregnant!” I have wanted to share this whole motherhood journey with...
NaturalAnnie Essentials: An Incredible Journey to Motherhood & Business Ownership
After nine months of “great” doctor visits and waiting for our bundle of joy, we were hit with quite the unexpected news. Our little...
10 Benefits of a Yoga Mindfulness Retreat for Moms
As a busy mom, all we want is a space to slow down, find peace, and re-energize. We need a pause from busy schedules...
Prenatal Yoga
I firmly believe in the positive benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle. Most of the time, I run, swim, or strength train, but...
Forever Young
There are too many candles on my cake. I know, 40 isn't that old. It's the new 30, right? Well, I practically had a...
Staying Sane as a Stay-at-Home Mom
I love being a stay-at-home mom to my one-year-old daughter, but that doesn't mean it's always easy. It took me a while to find...
When You’re in a Negative Place
Life can feel like a rollercoaster. It’s filled with highs and lows. The ebbs and flows of our emotions are often connected to our...
A Mom’s Sadness is Carried in a Fifth Grade Backpack
It all started with ordering a backpack for fifth grade.
In our family, backpacks (am I the only one who calls them bookbags?!) are only...
Meet Melissa :: An Unexpected Path to Motherhood
Tumultuous. That's the one word I would use to describe my entry into becoming a mom. I did not grow up yearning to be...
Adventures in Babysitting
We are fortunate to have family nearby. One set of grandparents lives next door to us, and one just an hour away in New...