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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.

By moms. For moms.

How to Cope with Stay-at-Home Mom Depression

How to Cope with Stay-at-Home Mom Depression

Guest post by Wendy Wisner

When we begin our journeys as stay-at-home moms (SAHMs), reality may not match our expectations. We’re thankful we get to be there for so many magical moments of our kids’ childhoods, and...

How to Cope with Stay-at-Home Mom Depression

Guest post by Wendy Wisner

When we begin our journeys as stay-at-home moms (SAHMs), reality may not match our expectations. We’re thankful we get to be there for so many magical moments of our kids’ childhoods, and we want to care for them each step of the...

Moms, Here's How to Get Sips of Self-Care Throughout Your Day

Moms, Here's How to Get Sips of Self-Care Throughout Your Day

Guest post by Carina Devi

If you’re like many moms, part of you can’t wait until the kids are in bed so that you can finally get some precious ME time. But then you’re so...

Moms, Here's How to Get Sips of Self-Care Throughout Your Day

Guest post by Carina Devi

If you’re like many moms, part of you can’t wait until the kids are in bed so that you can finally get some precious ME time. But then you’re so exhausted that all you can do is scroll on your...

Mom-Approved Activities to Keep the Kids Busy

Mom-Approved Activities to Keep the Kids Busy

Guest post by Jessie Wiener

During uncertain times like this, when worry can quickly turn to panic, it’s critical to find community. In the coming weeks or months, that might mean we rely even more...

Mom-Approved Activities to Keep the Kids Busy

Guest post by Jessie Wiener

During uncertain times like this, when worry can quickly turn to panic, it’s critical to find community. In the coming weeks or months, that might mean we rely even more on our virtual networks, like the mom groups so many...

Mama, Your Self-Care Matters and Here's Why

Mama, Your Self-Care Matters and Here's Why

Guest post by LaTisha Cotto

In this guest post, coach and blogger LaTisha Cotto emphasizes how important self-care is for new moms: "For me, motherhood has been a magical time... Every milestone is a miracle....

Mama, Your Self-Care Matters and Here's Why

Guest post by LaTisha Cotto

In this guest post, coach and blogger LaTisha Cotto emphasizes how important self-care is for new moms: "For me, motherhood has been a magical time... Every milestone is a miracle. Every smile is from heaven. Every giggle melts my heart....

How Busy Moms Can Find Time to Go to the Doctor

How Busy Moms Can Find Time to Go to the Doctor

Guest post by Erin Nelson

Many moms make sure everyone else in their family is taken care of before tending to their own needs. Well checks, dental appointments, haircuts for your kids? You’re on it....

How Busy Moms Can Find Time to Go to the Doctor

Guest post by Erin Nelson

Many moms make sure everyone else in their family is taken care of before tending to their own needs. Well checks, dental appointments, haircuts for your kids? You’re on it. Your own stuff? Not so much. We hope our strategies help you...

10 Thoughtful Valentine’s Day Gifts for Moms

10 Thoughtful Valentine’s Day Gifts for Moms

Guest post by Lauren Miller

A beautiful bouquet of flowers. Decadent chocolates in a heart-shaped box. A sweet, handwritten note. All of these gifts are lovely and would no doubt be appreciated by your loved...

10 Thoughtful Valentine’s Day Gifts for Moms

Guest post by Lauren Miller

A beautiful bouquet of flowers. Decadent chocolates in a heart-shaped box. A sweet, handwritten note. All of these gifts are lovely and would no doubt be appreciated by your loved one. But this Valentine’s Day, we thought we’d give you a...

This Is Self-Care: 10 Tips for New Moms

This Is Self-Care: 10 Tips for New Moms

As moms, we often put ourselves last, ensuring first that everyone (and everything) else is taken care of before we think about tending to our own needs. We put on...

This Is Self-Care: 10 Tips for New Moms

As moms, we often put ourselves last, ensuring first that everyone (and everything) else is taken care of before we think about tending to our own needs. We put on a happy face and tell the world, “I’ve got this”...

How to Find Flexibility in Motherhood

How to Find Flexibility in Motherhood

Guest post by Maggie McGarvey

Guest blogger Maggie McGarvey discusses how she found flexibility as a mom: "Before I had children, I used to imagine life as a stay-at-home mom to six delightful children. We’d...

How to Find Flexibility in Motherhood

Guest post by Maggie McGarvey

Guest blogger Maggie McGarvey discusses how she found flexibility as a mom: "Before I had children, I used to imagine life as a stay-at-home mom to six delightful children. We’d be the Brady Bunch for the new millennium, and we’d...

5 Ways to Ditch the Guilt and Reach Your Fitness Goals This Year

5 Ways to Ditch the Guilt and Reach Your Fitness Goals This Year

Guest post by Becky Philpott

All the hype surrounding New Year’s resolutions can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Every year there’s a lot of pressure to “get in shape” and make this year “the best one...

5 Ways to Ditch the Guilt and Reach Your Fitness Goals This Year

Guest post by Becky Philpott

All the hype surrounding New Year’s resolutions can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Every year there’s a lot of pressure to “get in shape” and make this year “the best one ever.” There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be healthier or...

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

By Deeanne Akerson

Whether you’re exhausted from the holidays or energized by the new year, I hope you remember that you are nothing short of amazing, you are more than enough, and you...

Happy New Year!

By Deeanne Akerson

Whether you’re exhausted from the holidays or energized by the new year, I hope you remember that you are nothing short of amazing, you are more than enough, and you are the right mom for your little one. May the coming...

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...

KB Moms Travel Tips

KB Moms Travel Tips

We love checking things off lists, especially when they’re mom-approved lists. Since traveling with babies and toddlers can be complicated (even more so during the holidays), we’ve put together our...

KB Moms Travel Tips

We love checking things off lists, especially when they’re mom-approved lists. Since traveling with babies and toddlers can be complicated (even more so during the holidays), we’ve put together our favorite tips and packing must-haves, and we created a streamlined,...