One of the things that becomes extremely precious after you have children (besides the actual children) is sleep. Several hours of uninterrupted sleep. Luckily Sutera has developed a uniquely contoured memory foam pillow designed to help you make the most of those blissful moments of slumber. *This post is sponsored by Sutera, but I was … Continue reading Get a Good Night’s Sleep with Sutera
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5 Ways to Reduce Nighttime Anxiety without Drugs
I have anxiety. It seems like everybody does these days. I'm not surprised with all the crazy stuff going on in the world. But I've had it since I was little, when I would lie awake until 3AM, going over everything in my head, listening to every little creak and crack in the dark and … Continue reading 5 Ways to Reduce Nighttime Anxiety without Drugs
Bring the Noise – Using Sound Machines for Sleep
I never tried a sound machine until after my son was born. To be honest, I thought "white noise" was a little creepy after seeing the horror movie with the same name. I got over my apprehension after discovering all the different types of white noise beyond the spooky static in the movie. From crashing … Continue reading Bring the Noise – Using Sound Machines for Sleep
The Mom Cycle
Every day starts with grand intentions about "getting things done." Then I spend the whole day in constant motion, on full mom mode- keeping the toddler happy, cleaning here and there, taking care of home stuff, trying to get blog stuff done, taking care of the dog, cats and fish. And then I feel like … Continue reading The Mom Cycle
Why Sleep is Essential for Moms Looking to Get Fit
You never really know what "tired" means until becoming a mom. Sleep becomes this elusive, beautiful thing that seems like a memory. But getting enough sleep is incredibly important to both mind AND body! Today's guest post talks about the importance of sleep why is essential for mom's looking to get fit. Being a mom … Continue reading Why Sleep is Essential for Moms Looking to Get Fit
My Snotty Valentine
I was sick this year for Valentine's Day. I'm still sick actually, and just hoping it's not the killer flu because I'm one of those people who hate going to the doctor and will probably have "No really, I think it's going away" on my tombstone. Because I'm a snotty miserable mess, we cancelled our … Continue reading My Snotty Valentine
When Naps Suddenly Stop
I hate to say this, but I think nap time is coming to an end. The naps have suddenly stopped and instead become more of a drawn out fight. I've been dreading this day and it's hard to accept. Our first year was tough. So tough. We took baby nighttime shifts and slept in the … Continue reading When Naps Suddenly Stop