I can still remember that moment when I first became a mama… I was pregnant with my daughter while in my mid-twenties, excited about the life ahead of us – and holy hell was I scared of all the things I didn’t know. And while I went through an uncomplicated pregnancy and birth, I felt…
Before giving birth to their new baby, most parents aren’t quite prepared for all of the feelings that they assume will come with it. One of the biggest ones? The feeling of isolation. Couple that with the craziness that is the pandemic life we are living right now, and new parents are finding they are…
Can I be honest? Sometimes parenthood can feel like an incredibly lonely time. You’ve probably heard the saying “It takes a village to raise a child.” But what about those who don’t have that village? Let me tell you a little story… I was a first time mama at 24. A second time mama at…
I consider it a gift – in more ways than one – to have been given a second chance to be a first time mama. Let me explain that a bit more… I first became a mother at the age of 24. Having my daughter truly showed me how much you could love someone –…
Let me confess: My self-care game hasn’t always been on point. At 24 years old, I was a new mama. My self-worth and confidence, in general, was on the low side to start with. Add into the equation a new baby and being without much support, I definitely wasn’t feeling the whole “worthy of care…
Welcome to Part One in my series on V-Steaming Basics V-Steaming, Yoni steaming, pelvic steaming, vaginal steaming. No matter what you call it, it’s amazing. While the thought of pampering your lady parts with steam might sound like some new twist on self-care, in reality, steaming is a practice that is well-rooted in many culture’s…
*This post was originally written in July of 2020, lost in the “edits” until today. The older I’ve gotten, the more I’ve learned to listen to my inner voice. This morning was one of those moments. I woke up like I normally have for the last 14 months: already tired, craving coffee, but feeling crazy…
As a mama of a teen daughter and busy toddler son, I’ll be the first one to tell you that I want something to truly EXPERIENCE for a gift this year. Because, let’s be honest: I’ve been living in leggings and sweatshirts for exactly nine months now and this house of mine does not need…
