Being Prepared for the Sacrifice of Motherhood

So I’ve struggled and prayed for days over whether to share this, honestly it can be a little terrifying to share things that I know might cause people to have powerful reactions, but I feel my heart being led to share, so here goes. I read a post in a mom group the other day, and it broke my heart into shards. The thread started by a mama pouring her heart out that she didn’t know how difficult it was going to be having kids, and that basically, she’s utterly miserable.

My heart BROKE. Broke for her, broke for her kids, a miserable mama does not make for a happy home for growing little ones. This mama was not prepared for the reality of motherhood. And her and her children are paying the price.

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Finding Self Worth and Fulfillment as a SAHM

Before I start in, this post isn’t to shame anyone who isn’t a SAHM. It’s to share my personal and turbulent journey in becoming a SAHM in the hopes that it can be relatable and helpful to others who walk a similar path. 

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TushBaby Carrier Review and Tutorial

I recently was given the opportunity to review the TushBaby carrier and am honestly so excited to share about it with you today! I fully admit I was skeptical, like, how useful could this thing be, right? Turns out, it’s freakin amazing. I am personally shocked how much I use it! The TushBaby carrier is a compact, stylish and easy to use carrier that saves your back and hips from strain, is comfy for you and baby and can carry a shocking amount of STUFF! Because, we all know, as parents you don’t leave the house without stuff! Keep scrolling to check out pictures of it in action and to see my video review and tutorial! Click here or any picture to shop and learn more about the TushBaby carrier! Use code happy20 for 20% off your own TushBaby! Continue reading TushBaby Carrier Review and Tutorial

PinkBlush Review and Revamping my Closet

Sponsored post, but as always, I only share things I love and give my honest opinions every time!

I have recently realized two things:

  1. It seems that I will be nursing indefinitely.
  2. My wardrobe…had become pitiful, one might even say pathetic. I have been desperately needing to revamp my closet and am THRILLED to be partnering with PinkBlush as I do so! (but like literally, anybody else still have t-shirts and leggings from high school?! Just me?! Please say it’s not just me! Haha!)

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Ollie Gray Anywhere Bra

As I’ve been breastfeeding for nearly four years, I have definitely had the time to find what I do and don’t like, and the things I do really need to support myself as I nourish my children. A good bra is a non-negotiable! All three of my children have been solely breastfed and I have pumped and donated (and still do!) so it is important to me that my bra can both be used as a pumping bra and easy to use to breastfeed (ain’t no mama got time to be changing bras through the day!). Today I am featuring the Ollie Gray Everywhere Bra in The Bitsy pattern. Shop Ollie Gray Anywhere Bra and use code Olliegraybras10 for 10% off (valid until end of October)!! Read on for closeups and info!

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Five Effective Ways to Kill a Cold and Quick and Easy Kid Friendly Immune Boosting Smoothie

This weekend I succumbed to my first cold of the season. I hate being sick, we rarely are but when we are I want it gone as fast as possible! I’ve been diligently using these tips and I can tell it is on it’s way out the door for me, and my hubby and kiddos seem to have avoided it completely. Thank God. As always, I am not a medical professional just sharing what helps me as one mama to the other so always check with your doctor first.

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Honest Review of Your Tea’s Fertility Tea-Traditional Chinese Medicine

Before I begin, I want to say that working with Your Tea has been a most healing, incredible experience. I rarely see such genuine love and care as I have seen in their company. I have always believed in Traditional Chinese Medicine, but honestly it has been very difficult to utilize in my lifestyle. I barely have time to brush my hair most days let alone go through a series of steps to brew complicated teas. Your Tea has taken the ancient and time proven healing abilities of Traditional Chinese Medicine, modernized it and made it accessible for every type of lifestyle. A simple teabag twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. And, it’s DELICIOUS. Yes, it is. I also want to share my incredibly personal experience I had taking it, please click here to watch my video all about it and continue reading for more information about Your Tea and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

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BloomsyBox Flower Subscription Service!

Do you love flowers? Funny story, I didn’t used to. (I know! But they always died so quickly and cost so much!) But now, now I LOVE them! Having fresh flowers sitting around the house just makes me feel special and brightens my mood! I still want them to last and be affordable AND that is partly why I am ever so excited to partner with Bloomsybox! I am SO impressed with their gorgeous blooms and company ethics! Here’s a few reasons why:

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Breastfeeding and Pumping Essentials – Must Haves for Milky Mamas

CLICK HERE to watch my video featuring my top favorite breastfeeding and pumping essentials!

The Birth Poster

I have a pretty epic story I am sharing a little later in this post about these birth posters! But first, when The Birth Poster contacted me, I literally fell off my chair I was so excited. I have been obsessed with them for some time and am over. the. moon excited to have the opportunity to collaborate with them (and YES I have a discount code for you too! Use code themamaplaybook10  for 10% off! Only valid until October 5th 2019!) Visit thebirthposter.com or click any of the following pictures to order yours!

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