Postpartum Body Recovery: After the “All Clear” (Part 2 of a 2 Part Series)
A postpartum woman receives the “all clear” at the six to eight-week appointment with their OB or midwife. She’s told she can resume any activity she wants. What does that really mean when it comes to...
View ArticleOne Mom’s Battle with Nutrition:: National Nutrition Month 2020
According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National Nutrition Month is celebrated every year during March. The primary focus is on the importance of making informed food choices while...
View ArticleYou Have Your Hands Full, Mama:: What You Didn’t See
I took my horse and pony show to Walmart today. It was the end of Christmas break. Everyone was exhausted from traveling, experiencing a severe sugar crash, and no one really wanted to spend the...
View ArticleBake a Rainbow Cake:: Amirah Kassem’s Book for Crumb-Catchers
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View ArticleBeginners Guide to Historical Sites Around Omaha:: History in our City
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View ArticleSpousal Envy:: Am I The Only One Who Struggles?
Jealousy. Envy. The “green-eyed monster”. Every now and then, this nasty little monster creeps its way into my brain, aimed right at the one person I love the most in this world—my husband. Am I the...
View ArticleThe Best Mom Friend There Ever Was:: Learning and Becoming
Over ten years ago, when my best friend had her beautiful twin baby girls, I had NO idea how to be a good mom friend to her, especially since I wasn’t a mom (yet). I was at the hospital for the birth...
View ArticleRestorative Yoga Flow for the Busy Mom: A Memoir of My Daily Practice
Restorative Vinyasa Flow: Yoga for Mamas Estimated time: 15 minutes Mom-time: 60 minutes, spread over several hours Props needed: Yoga mat Slightly damp towel, from last night’s bath time, because you...
View ArticlePostpartum Preeclampsia:: My Story and What I Learned
My Postpartum Preeclampsia Story I always assumed preeclampsia was concerning only while you were pregnant. I had no idea that a mama could become preeclamptic up to SIX WEEKS after giving birth. I...
View ArticlePostpartum Body Recovery: After the “All Clear” (Part 2 of a 2 Part Series)
A postpartum woman receives the “all clear” at the six to eight-week appointment with their OB or midwife. She’s told she can resume any activity she wants. What does that really mean when it comes to...
View ArticleYou Have Your Hands Full, Mama:: What You Didn’t See
I took my horse and pony show to Walmart today. It was the end of Christmas break. Everyone was exhausted from traveling, experiencing a severe sugar crash, and no one really wanted to spend the...
View ArticleFamily Egg Hunt in Omaha | March 28th, 2020
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View ArticleWorst Case Scenario:: The Subtle Art of Not Caring What People Think
As moms, we often fret about what other people think. And it’s always a worst-case scenario. What they think of how we are speaking to our children, what we chose to wear that day, whether or not our...
View ArticleThe Potty Training Diaries:: Thoughts and Prayers from the Trenches
Potty Training Day 1 4:57pm “I don’t like this. I’m putting dis away. I’m close! I’m not going potty! It’s bad.” We are officially potty training our last kiddo, and I hate it. It’s the only “last kid...
View ArticleHiking Guide for a Kid-Friendly Spring Break Adventure in Omaha
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View ArticleMy Rainy Day Friend:: What are they and how can I be one?
If you don’t have one yet, you should work really hard to make sure that 2020 brings you a rainy day friend. What is that, exactly? My rainy day friend gets me. She is my person. If by some calamity,...
View ArticleOut of School for Whatever Reason:: Ideas for When You’re Stuck Inside
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View ArticleAmerican Girl Desk:: DIY for the budget-conscious mom
My middle child is my creative one. She loves crafts, dolls, and make-believe. And did I mention she also loves American Girl dolls? What I mean to say, she loves 18-inch dolls of the American Girl...
View ArticleThe Pelvic Floor and Its Importance
“Wait! You mean [the pelvic floor] is my vagina?” I remember when I finally discovered where my pelvic floor actually was, and I’m pretty embarrassed to admit that I was in my thirties and had...
View ArticleSix Spring-Themed Picture Books
I love children’s books. Those that get brought out at only certain times of year feel even more special, don’t they? I have six spring-themed picture books to share. These have stood the test of time...
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