9 Tips for Dealing with Morning Sickness

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Ah, morning sickness… the bane of my pregnancy, especially with Sweet B when morning sickness did not discriminate on time of day. I’ve heard that having morning sickness is actually a good sign, but I have yet to figure out why. Maybe we’ll talk about that in another post. With Squeaker, morning sickness wasn’t too bad though there were definitely somethings that triggered it in big ways. So today I want to share 9 tips for dealing with morning sickness that will hopefully help you cope. Be sure to check out the rest of my pregnancy advice and tips. If you’re suffering with nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, you’re not alone. Most women experience it to some degree during their first trimester. But don’t let…

Is Natural Childbirth For You?

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Squeaker was born at home… but not by choice. Or at least not by my choice. She had made up her mind that she was coming out and there was no stopping her from doing so. It was a night that I will never forget. Which they say you never forget the birth of your children, and that’s true. I remember the birth of all three. Just with Squeaker it was particularly memorable. And in the process, I inadvertently learned, natural childbirth is not for me. But is natural childbirth for you? In my birth plan, I had stated minimal drug use. It wasn’t something I wanted to go through with this labor, but at the same time, I would have welcomed it if I…

Caffeine and Productivity

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I will admit, before I was pregnant I used to start my day with a cup of coffee or tea.. and once I got to work, if someone hadn’t gone already, I was the first to head off to the nearby Dunkin Donuts for a large cup of hazelnut coffee. Unless it was fall, then it was always pumpkin flavored something. And maybe it was in my head, but I always believed that caffeine helped me become more productive. Maybe it did and maybe it didn’t. So is there a connection between caffeine and productivity? Or are our minds just playing tricks on us? How Caffeine Works First, it would be helpful to look at how caffeine actually works. Specifically then, caffeine works by blocking…

30 Handprint Fall Art and Craft Ideas for Toddlers and Preschoolers

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I’m not sure why, but there’s something particularly wonderful about handprint art. Especially if you’re doing the same or similar project year after year, then you can really see the difference in your child’s growth. We’re just starting to do more handprint art and craft projects with Squeaker, so I went searching for a few that we could do for Fall. I found 30 handprint fall art and craft ideas to try at home with her and I’m sure that you’ll love them just as much I do! 30+ Handprint Fall Art Ideas for Kids You’ll find quite a few tree ideas, but there are also some acorns, sunflowers, and wreaths. I wanted to have some variety but I did leave out Fall holidays like…

Natural Ways to Boost Your Immune System

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As a child, I want to say that I had a pretty good immune system. As an adult, that hasn’t changed too much. Sure, I’m the victim of seasonal allergies, I have sensitive skin, and I’m lactose intolerant… but, I don’t get sick too often. When I do get sick, usually it doesn’t last too long though there have been some colds that really threw me for a loop. I try not to reach for medicine because I feel that it’s suppressing my immune system rather than working with it. And that’s why I’ve started looking for natural ways to boost my immune system. Having a good immune system can help you avoid contracting many illnesses and common colds, or at least make them last…

Fall Coloring Pack

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I can almost smell the pumpkin spice, hear the leaves crunching beneath my feet, and taste the crisp apples after they’re picked fresh from the tree. Yes, my friends, I am so ready for all things Fall! While this summer hasn’t been particularly hot, there were some days that I would have happily traded summer for winter in a heartbeat. But I really can’t wait for fall to get here. Living in New York, it has become one of my favorite seasons. And today, for freebie Friday, I want to share a free fall coloring pack with you. All total, you get 11 pages of fall themed coloring fun. This pack was created using free clipart from My Cute Graphics so be sure to look…