There’s something about fall that makes me want to bake. Maybe it’s the fact that I can hide my “baked goods belly” under sweaters and cardigans or maybe it’s the way baking brings the family together. I’ve found that kids love baking because it gives them an excuse to use their hands and play with their food—completely understandable. They also seem to find a way to cover themselves in flour even when the recipe only calls for a pinch. I had fun making these easy cinnamon rolls from scratch when my nieces and nephews came to town last month. It kept them entertained and it made the house smell like…
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First-Time Mom Problem #0128: Stressing About Everything
So yesterday I had a moment. My son had a follow-up to his 12-month appointment to check his weight. Since his six-month check-up, the pediatrician has mentioned that he was weighing in a bit small but that there was no cause for concern. He asked me if he was on formula and I told him that he was being breastfed. He then asked if I noticed any decrease in my milk production. No! TF? I felt triggered. I knew for a fact that I was producing enough milk because my son always finished a feeding milk-wasted. In my experience, medical professionals sometimes have a way of saying things so…
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Mask Monday: How to Have Soft Feet Overnight
It’s #MaskMonday! And, it’s also November which means we’ve officially entered “the holiday season.” When I think of the holidays, I think of cooler weather, my favorite cold-weather meals, and being surrounded by family and friends. With all of the excitement that this time brings, I often neglect self-care. One of my favorite ways to pamper myself is by getting a pedicure. But—to be honest—I’m all for saving a few bucks at the nail salon, especially in the fall and winter when I’m not showing off my feet anyway. Instead of a pedicure, I opt for a polish change to match my fingernails but I end up paying in another…
