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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

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

Order My NEW Chocolate Macadamia Hydrating Face Mask

Monique — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:00:33 +0000

Order My NEW Chocolate Macadamia Hydrating Face Mask

Ambitious Kitchen skincare is here! I’ve teamed up with Volition Beauty to create one-of-a-kind, ultra nourishing skincare product to encourage self care and support your ambitious life. First up: an incredible Chocolate Macadamia Hydrating Face Mask that nourishes, soothes and plumps. Approved for all skin types! I’m SO excited to share my first ever skincare

My Favorite Face Sunscreens for Everyday Use

Monique — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 09:00:11 +0000

My Favorite Face Sunscreens for Everyday Use

Four of my favorite sunscreens that I use all year long, especially in the summer! These sunscreens are free of harsh chemicals and are perfect for daily use. I’m so excited to be back with another #AKskincare edit for you. I’ve had a passion for skincare for as long as I can remember and I

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

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

Pregnancy #2: The First Trimester

Monique — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 10:00:33 +0000

Pregnancy #2: The First Trimester

Surprise: we’re pregnant with baby number two! This little love will arrive sometime in April 2021 and we’re SO excited to become a family of four, and for Sidney to be a big brother. In this post, I share all about my symptoms, how I’m preparing/feeling, things I’m loving and more! First, if you haven’t

Finding Body Confidence Again & Learning to Love My Postpartum Body

Monique — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:00:53 +0000

Finding Body Confidence Again & Learning to Love My Postpartum Body

Motherhood has taught me a lot about my body in ways I never knew it would. It taught me patience and how to let my body heal instead of ‘push through’. It taught me to value rest in a way I never did before. It taught me the beauty of its beyond imaginable capabilities. This

My Favorite Ways to Use Ginger (plus recipes!)

Monique — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 09:00:30 +0000

My Favorite Ways to Use Ginger (plus recipes!)

My absolute favorite recipes using ground and fresh ginger, plus a delicious ginger treat to get you through the day. Ginger is an incredible addition to sweet & savory recipes and is great for aiding digestion, reducing nausea and more. Stock up on these ginger treats and get these recipes on your weekly menu rotation!

My Postpartum Fitness Journey

Monique — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 09:00:24 +0000

My Postpartum Fitness Journey

This is the story of my journey finding my grounding again through exercise and fitness after the birth of my son. It took acceptance, managing my emotions towards body changes and prioritizing self-care. This post is in partnership with lululemon. I’ve been wanting to write this post for a long time, but alas, motherhood is