I’ve waited a long time for this day to come but it’s official: I’m no longer breastfeeding…during the day. I know, I know. I’m not quite at the finish line but I’m so close! I went from nursing on-demand/every two hours to feeding four times a day to feeding in the morning and before bed. Now, I’m only nursing my son just before bed. The good thing about only nursing at night is he knocks right out after about five minutes of feeding. The downside: having to have breakfast ready when he wakes up. Now some may think, “oh that’s easy!” Well let me tell you it’s not. Because no…
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Salt Dough Ornaments: A Holiday DIY Perfect for Family Tradition
Christmas is just five days away and I’m proud to say that I’ve finally finished all of my shopping. Now I can kick back and relax and not have to worry about being out in the crowd of last-minute shoppers. But aside from the gift buying and giving, Christmas has always been my favorite holiday because of family traditions. When I was younger, my siblings and I would go to bed super early—or at least go up to our rooms—as if that was going to make Christmas morning come any sooner! Christmas Day would begin with family prayer and then it was off to see what gifts were under the…
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How to Get Rid of Belly Bloat During the Holidays
As silly as it may sound, around this time of year, I typically get tired of food. Yes, it’s possible! I mean think about it, you’re near the end of the year and you’ve probably eaten everything you’ve craved at some point within the year. I know I did! When I travel to visit family, stopping at my favorite restaurant and indulging in my favorite local eats is always on the agenda. And, one of my favorite holidays—Thanksgiving—was less than a month ago. Needless to say, I’m thankful for sweater weather but I don’t want to go into the new year carrying unnecessary “holiday pounds.” I officially began weaning my…
