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We're dedicated to creating a community of moms who support each other on the motherhood journey. As a team of moms, we hope our blog will be a source of education and encouragement - whether you're packing your hospital bag or glued to the couch during a cluster feeding session.

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12 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

12 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

The past 12 weeks of pregnancy have brought a lot of changes – some expected symptoms of pregnancy and some surprising ones. This week, you may see your baby during...

12 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

The past 12 weeks of pregnancy have brought a lot of changes – some expected symptoms of pregnancy and some surprising ones. This week, you may see your baby during your 12-week ultrasound. You’re a third of the way along...

20 Quick and Healthy Breastfeeding Snacks

20 Quick and Healthy Breastfeeding Snacks

Guest post by Erin Balsa

Every nursing or pumping mom knows the incredible hunger that comes with feeding a baby. Grazing on wholesome snacks throughout the day is a great way to satisfy your appetite....

20 Quick and Healthy Breastfeeding Snacks

Guest post by Erin Balsa

Every nursing or pumping mom knows the incredible hunger that comes with feeding a baby. Grazing on wholesome snacks throughout the day is a great way to satisfy your appetite. Eating a variety of nutritious whole foods will also help...

7 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

7 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

Welcome to the second half of your first trimester. By the time you’re 6 weeks pregnant, your body has gone through dramatic internal changes. At 7 weeks pregnant, your baby has...

7 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

Welcome to the second half of your first trimester. By the time you’re 6 weeks pregnant, your body has gone through dramatic internal changes. At 7 weeks pregnant, your baby has grown 10,000 times bigger than they were at conception! They’re now the...

20 Healthy and Delicious Pregnancy Snacks

20 Healthy and Delicious Pregnancy Snacks

As your pregnancy progresses, you’ll likely find yourself dealing with nausea, hunger pangs, and odd cravings. You’re probably tired and busier than ever, and you may have certain food aversions that make meal planning difficult. One simple...

20 Healthy and Delicious Pregnancy Snacks

As your pregnancy progresses, you’ll likely find yourself dealing with nausea, hunger pangs, and odd cravings. You’re probably tired and busier than ever, and you may have certain food aversions that make meal planning difficult. One simple solution is to have healthy, quick snacks on hand to...

5 Easy Finger Foods for Babies and Toddlers

5 Easy Finger Foods for Babies and Toddlers

Guest post by J.K. Coy

When my daughter entered the finger food stage, I was elated. We could all sit down together to eat as a family. I didn’t have to airplane homemade baby food purees (so...

5 Easy Finger Foods for Babies and Toddlers

Guest post by J.K. Coy

When my daughter entered the finger food stage, I was elated. We could all sit down together to eat as a family. I didn’t have to airplane homemade baby food purees (so much butternut squash!) into her mouth between each bite I...

How to Win at Dinnertime: <br>Tips for Weeknight Family Meals

How to Win at Dinnertime: Tips for Weeknight Family Meals

Guest post by Sarah Ortmayer

Last year, guest writer Sarah Ortmayer shared her tips for making weeknight family meals easier. These tips feel especially relevant now since many of us are cooking more than ever....

How to Win at Dinnertime: Tips for Weeknight Family Meals

Guest post by Sarah Ortmayer

Last year, guest writer Sarah Ortmayer shared her tips for making weeknight family meals easier. These tips feel especially relevant now since many of us are cooking more than ever. With stay-at-home orders, distance learning, and all the other stressors...

How to Go Green When You're Pregnant or Breastfeeding

How to Go Green When You're Pregnant or Breastfeeding

Guest post by Jennn Fusion

In this guide to organic products for expectant moms, we’ll look at the pros and cons of choosing organic food, beauty/personal care products, and clothing. We’ve combed through the vast...

How to Go Green When You're Pregnant or Breastfeeding

Guest post by Jennn Fusion

In this guide to organic products for expectant moms, we’ll look at the pros and cons of choosing organic food, beauty/personal care products, and clothing. We’ve combed through the vast sea of research for you and offered up our key...

5 Tips for Enjoying the Holidays When You Have a New Baby

5 Tips for Enjoying the Holidays When You Have a New Baby

The holidays bring merriment and memory-making but also a glut of events, expenses, and demands on your resources, which can be especially challenging with a new baby. Your baby doesn’t care...

5 Tips for Enjoying the Holidays When You Have a New Baby

The holidays bring merriment and memory-making but also a glut of events, expenses, and demands on your resources, which can be especially challenging with a new baby. Your baby doesn’t care if you have cookies to bake, lights to string, or...

Five Tips to Get Your Kids to <br> Eat More Vegetables

Five Tips to Get Your Kids to Eat More Vegetables

Guest post by Jennifer Blossom

Jennifer Blossom of Blossoming Mommy and Baby shares her favorite tips to get kids to eat more veggies: "Whether you’ve got a little who’s refusing to eat the green-headed forest tree (AKA...

Five Tips to Get Your Kids to Eat More Vegetables

Guest post by Jennifer Blossom

Jennifer Blossom of Blossoming Mommy and Baby shares her favorite tips to get kids to eat more veggies: "Whether you’ve got a little who’s refusing to eat the green-headed forest tree (AKA broccoli) or you’re skipping the vegetables altogether because you just...

How Busy Moms Can Make Healthy Meals for Their Families

How Busy Moms Can Make Healthy Meals for Their Families

Guest post by Jennifer Blossom

Guest blogger Jennifer Blossom, the CEO/Founder of blossomingmommyandbaby.com, shares her tips for healthy meals: "Healthy, fast meals and motherhood should go hand in hand, so why do so many of us...

How Busy Moms Can Make Healthy Meals for Their Families

Guest post by Jennifer Blossom

Guest blogger Jennifer Blossom, the CEO/Founder of blossomingmommyandbaby.com, shares her tips for healthy meals: "Healthy, fast meals and motherhood should go hand in hand, so why do so many of us seem to struggle in this aspect of #momlife? It is...

Five Simple Baby Food Recipes to <br> Stock Your Freezer

Five Simple Baby Food Recipes to Stock Your Freezer

Guest post by J.K. Coy

Guest blogger J.K. Coy shares her favorite baby food recipes: "Making my own baby food is a practical way to get healthy food in my little girls’ growing bodies. But...

Five Simple Baby Food Recipes to Stock Your Freezer

Guest post by J.K. Coy

Guest blogger J.K. Coy shares her favorite baby food recipes: "Making my own baby food is a practical way to get healthy food in my little girls’ growing bodies. But I’m a busy mom, and anything I add to my...

6 Super Healthy Foods for <br> Your Toddler This Spring

6 Super Healthy Foods for Your Toddler This Spring

Guest post by Roselin Raj, a collaboration with What to Expect

Spring is here. And so are the many delicious fruits and vegetables that spring brings. This is the perfect time for your family to indulge in the season’s best. It...

6 Super Healthy Foods for Your Toddler This Spring

Guest post by Roselin Raj, a collaboration with What to Expect

Spring is here. And so are the many delicious fruits and vegetables that spring brings. This is the perfect time for your family to indulge in the season’s best. It will be a pleasant change from the winter menu, especially...