Have you ever considered a pregnancy vacation? The "honeymoon" before the baby? If not, I highly suggest you do! Your pregnancy vacation, or babymoon, will help you relax and enjoy your pregnant little self before all the chaos comes. When I'm talking "chaos", it means all the Mom things you'll have to manage and work with when your little one arrives. You'll have to change diapers, feed baby, manage time, set sleep schedules, run errands, cook dinner, do laundry, and so much more! The Mom list continues to grow - which you will soon find out! Or if you're already a Mom with little … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Benefits Your Insurance Doesn’t Tell You About
As a first-time mom, you're probably listing out your feeding options. Whether it's breastfeeding, formula feeding, or supplementing! And if you're going the breastfeeding route (which I am a big supporter of!), you're going to need all the federal knowledge you can get! Especially when it's a benefit to you! First of all, here's a little background on how your benefits came into place - Don't worry. There's no political lecture here! I'll make it short and sweet! In 2010, the Affordable Care Act passed and was signed into law to reform comprehensive health insurance. As a result, there … [Read more...]
4 Fascinating Products that Helped Me Survive Back Pain During Pregnancy
If you're pregnant and curious about ways to relieve back pain, you're in the right place. I've tried 4 fascinating products that helped me survive back pain during pregnancy, and trust me. I don't know how I would survive without it! I'm the person who was struggling with back pain before pregnancy. Even then, it wasn't as bad until I jumped into pregnancy. That's why when I had my little one, I struggled with back pain for my whole 9-month! Now I'm a full-time working mom. Meaning I'm the typical mom who sits in an office and stare at a screen all day. Which is the #1 reason why I'm … [Read more...]
6 (Must-Do’s) After You Give Birth
Are you super excited about your new addition?? Congrats, Ma! But did you know that there were a few extra steps you needed to do after birth? Before you get too comfy, let's learn a few thing that you must do postpartum. This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclaimer for details. 6 (Must-Do's) After You Give Birth: 1. Call Your Insurance Carrier If you're currently working for an employer and was not informed of this process. Make sure you call your insurance carrier to add your little one to your medical plan. The insurance carrier will need to know his or her name, date of … [Read more...]
15 Items You Should to Add to Your Baby Registry
Creating your very first baby registry may be overwhelming. There are numerous products to select from and you might be tempted to even add them all. But fear not, I'm here today to share 15 of my favorite baby products that I know you will need - for less than $50.00! This post contains affiliate links. Please see disclaimer for details. 1. Baby Nail Clipper If you haven't already purchased one, I suggest you adding a baby nail clipper to your registry. I know I was using the nail clipper almost every other day because my little one's nails were growing so fast! Honestly, I'm not sure what … [Read more...]