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Baby’s First Healthy Smash Cake

Monique — Tue, 21 May 2024 09:00:56 +0000

Baby’s First Healthy Smash Cake

Baby’s first healthy smash cake made with simple ingredients in only 30 minutes! This easy smash cake recipe is gluten free, dairy free, low sugar and naturally sweetened with bananas. It’s truly the perfect first birthday cake that your one-year-old will love! Toppings and frosting ideas included. I’m here to re-share one of the most

Amazing Snacks for Breastfeeding Mamas

Monique — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 10:00:44 +0000

Amazing Snacks for Breastfeeding Mamas

Delicious and nourishing snacks that are perfect for breastfeeding mamas! You’ll find a mix of packaged and homemade breastfeeding snacks that are packed with nutrients like healthy fats, protein, vitamins and phytoestrogens that are known to boost milk supply and keep mamas nourished. I’ve been loving these snacks while breastfeeding my two boys! I get

The Best Lactation Energy Bites

Monique — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:00:17 +0000

The Best Lactation Energy Bites

The best lactation energy bites that are perfect for nursing mamas! These nourishing no bake lactation energy bites are packed with protein, healthy fats and nutrients from ingredients like brewer’s yeast, oats, hemp hearts and chia seeds that are great for boosting milk supply. Add delicious mix-ins like chocolate chips for a wonderful snack or

Our Favorite Newborn Baby Essentials

Monique — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 17:00:13 +0000

Our Favorite Newborn Baby Essentials

Our favorite newborn baby essentials that we used all the time for Sidney and Viggo from 0-3 months and now use for baby Lachlan. From baby bath products and diapers to our favorite diaper cream and toys, these are all baby products that are essential to us in our home and ones that we love

Postpartum Recovery Essentials

Monique — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:00:05 +0000

Postpartum Recovery Essentials

The ultimate list of postpartum recovery essentials for new moms who have just given birth. I’m sharing everything from nursing pads and perineal balm to nourishing snacks and supplements that help make postpartum recovery and healing just a little bit easier and more comfortable for new moms. While this time around my labor and birth

Summer Pregnancy Looks with lululemon

Monique — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 09:00:12 +0000

Summer Pregnancy Looks with lululemon

The most comfortable, versatile summer pregnancy looks I’ve been wearing all season long! I’ve loved mixing and matching easy styles and pieces from lululemon for everything from long walks and chasing my boys to running errands and relaxing at home. This post is in partnership with lululemon. SURPRISE! I have a BIG secret to share:

My Postpartum Journey: Chapter Two

Monique — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 09:00:33 +0000

My Postpartum Journey: Chapter Two

Two years into motherhood with two beautiful baby boys. Life has changed all over again and I finally feel myself lifting out of a hazy fog that was the past 6 months of postpartum with baby number 2. This post is in partnership with lululemon. Don’t get me wrong, having two babies in 15 months

Viggo James’ Birth Story

Monique — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:38:51 +0000

Viggo James’ Birth Story

This post shares my second son, Viggo James, birth story from start to finish. Viggo was born on Saturday, April 10th, 2021 and we’re so in love with this little bundle of love. It’s taken me a bit longer than anticipated to write this post, but adjusting to being a parent of two babies has

The Third Trimester with Baby 2

Monique — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:35:17 +0000

The Third Trimester with Baby 2

Read all about my third trimester of pregnancy with baby boy #2 including preparing for labor, body changes, sleeping, supplements, expectations, exercise and so much more! This blog post covers 28 weeks and beyond of my pregnancy. Whoa. That flew by quick. They say the second pregnancy always does, but I swear I didn’t start

What’s In My Hospital Bag (+ free printable checklist!)

Monique — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:00:02 +0000

What’s In My Hospital Bag (+ free printable checklist!)

Wondering what to pack in the hospital bag for delivery? I’m sharing the ultimate hospital bag checklist for mom, baby, dads and partners + a free hospital bag printable checklist. This list includes my essential items plus extras you might want to consider. Before we begin this post, I want to start off by saying

My Pregnancy Skincare Routine

Monique — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 09:00:46 +0000

My Pregnancy Skincare Routine

Sharing my pregnancy skincare routine, including which products are safe to use during pregnancy and ingredients to avoid. Here you’ll find everything from my favorite pregnancy safe facial products and natural deodorant to laundry detergent and cleaning product recommendations! When I first got pregnant, I really didn’t have a clue about what types of skincare

The Second Trimester with Baby #2

Monique — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:00:43 +0000

The Second Trimester with Baby #2

Read all about my second trimester of pregnancy with baby boy #2 including product recommendations, body changes, stress, sleeping, food cravings, expectations, exercise and so much more! This blog post covers weeks 14-28 of pregnancy. Time to chat all things second trimester. I know I’m a bit late since I’m already 32 weeks pregnant with