Don't let being in public stop you from breastfeeding your baby. Here are 8 tips for breastfeeding in public.

8 Tips for Breastfeeding in Public and Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Do So

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If you are planning to breastfeed your baby, I have another set of breastfeeding tips and advice to share with you. Even if you plan on staying at home with your baby, or if you’re just withing your maternity leave; chances are likely that you’ll have to leave the house. Now, while I do the comforts of home; I didn’t let that stop me from breastfeeding in public. Why should I have to wait when we were abiding by a breastfeed on demand schedule? If you’re a new mom who is nursing your baby you may be nervous about doing so in public. Or perhaps you are disturbed by media reports of women who are harassed for breastfeeding in public and are considering pumping your…

4 Ways to Apply Feng Shui Principles to Your Home

4 Ways to Apply Feng Shui Principles to Your Home

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Have you thought about applying Feng Shui to your home? No? If not, then I’d like to talk to you about 4 ways to apply Feng Shui to your home. It really isn’t too difficult, I promise and if you’re looking to organize and declutter? Feng Shui might not be a bad thing to do for your home organization. Feng shui has been an ancient Chinese practice that has recently became popular even in the Western world. It aims to strike up a certain kind of balance in a certain environment making it more ideal for people to live in. This is the practice of feng shui that has gotten the attention of most people, particularly for use in their homes. Here are some useful…

4 Common Excuses that People Make to Not Get Fit

4 Common Excuses that People Make to Not Get Fit

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Do you exercise regularly? If you had asked me this question one year ago, the answer would have been no. And more than likely followed by laughter. However, now that I do exercise regularly, I see and notice the difference. Still, there are many common excuses that people make to not get fit. I could have given you my own top ten. But that’s changed since I’ve started my personal health and wellness journey. Many people have a million and one reasons why they should not get fit. But are your excuses really justified? Here are some answers to the most popular excuses not to exercise. Let’s look at each one individually and see why each is not valid to avoid starting an exercise program….

Why You Should Still Count Calories on a Low Carb Diet

Why You Should Still Count Calories on a Low Carb Diet

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If you are in the midst of a weight loss journey, you may have started with counting your calories. Perhaps you’ve looked into a few types of diets. Maybe you’ve even decided to try a low-carb diet. That’s great! Don’t give up your calorie counting just yet though. Here’s why you should still count calories on a low carb diet. And if you’re looking for more encouragement and support on your weight loss journey, be sure to check out my health and wellness tips for moms. When people think of calorie counting, they cringe, and while all of us wish we could eat whatever we want without gaining weight, for most of us this is simply not reality and not how it works. While there…

5 Ways to Cut 100 (or More) Calories Per Day

5 Ways to Cut 100 (or More) Calories Per Day

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When many of us are looking for ways to lose weight, we often start with cutting calories. Here are 5 ways to cut 100 or more calories per day. Just keep in mind, depending on your weight loss goals (and your overall fitness and wellness goals), your calorie intake will vary. Sometimes you may need more calories per day and sometimes you will need less. Be sure to check out my health and wellness tips for moms for more advice. How do calories affect your weight? When dieting there are several things to keep in mind, from how often you’re eating down to the distribution of macronutrients in your food. The bottom line is that when you’re trying to lose weight it all comes down…

You Are My Sunshine Paper Plate Mother’s Day Craft Idea

You Are My Sunshine Paper Plate Mother’s Day Craft Idea

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I don’t have high expectations for Mother’s Day gifts. I feel, in some ways, that it’s becoming over commercialized and honestly? I don’t need the gifts. Is the acknowledgement nice? Of course it is. When I’m acknowledged by Kyle’s boys (with my unofficial role as the other mother in their lives), that made my day. Beyond that, I expect nothing and ask for nothing. I’ve still held on to all of the crafts and homemade gifts that Sweet B has brought home and will cherish anything that Squeaker brings home from school. In the meantime, we make our own crafts together and while we were making paper plate suns, I had the bright idea to turn it into a Mother’s Day craft. This post contains…