I know I’ve said it before, but this time I’m serious. I am weaning my baby—well, toddler—from breastfeeding. Before, I was in a different headspace. I was more concerned with losing the bond that we’d developed during our nursing sessions. But now, I’m ready to be free. I don’t want to enter into the new year still feeding on demand or every two hours—especially since my son has a mouth full of teeth and eats three solid meals a day. At this point, he’s only nursing out of habit, he’s getting the proper nutrition he needs and some! Today marks day five of only nursing my son in the morning…
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Mask Monday: Peppermint Sugar Scrub Recipe
I can’t believe we’ve already made it to the last month of the year! That also means it’s the last #MaskMonday of 2018! If you’ve been following along, you know that I’ve dedicated the first Monday of each month to recommending the perfect skincare regimens that are affordable and oftentimes achievable with just a few ingredients you’re likely to already have. This peppermint sugar scrub recipe is no different. With just three ingredients, you can make the perfect sugar scrub that will moisturize and leave your skin feeling refreshed. Check it out! Peppermint Sugar Scrub Recipe Ingredients coconut oil sugar peppermint oil Directions Place one tablespoon of coconut oil in…
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The Easiest DIY Holiday Pictures for Babies
Thanksgiving is over which means Christmas is just around the corner. If you haven’t already, you’ll probably begin to receive holiday cards from your family and friends soon. Holiday cards can get pretty boring unless they feature a major life event such as an engagement or birth announcement. Last year was our son’s first Christmas so, of course, our family and friends were expecting a card with his cute little face. And that’s exactly what they got! I don’t consider myself to be the craftiest person in the world but becoming a parent has definitely made me tap more into my DIY side. Before last Christmas, we’d been sending holiday…
