Posts in Motherhood

Grateful for the Lessons: A Year of Growth and Gratitude

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As I’ve shared in previous posts, I’m a natural planner through and through. Motherhood has challenged me to unlearn old habits and grow in new ways, as my former approaches no longer served me in this new chapter of life. One of the biggest lessons has been redefining my priorities. Almost a year ago, I made the incredibly tough decision to walk away from a dream opportunity because it didn’t align with my values or support the balance I needed for both career and family life. It was, without question,… Read More

Mommy & Me Activities: Healing My Inner Child

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There’s a unique, almost magical joy in watching your child gravitate towards the same passions and interests that once filled your childhood with wonder. I loved the library and was an avid reader growing up! I still have the desire and passion for reading but life can sometimes get in the way of those passions and hobbies. Baby boy and I visit our local library frequently but recently we sat in on Storytime at the Library. This was me the whole time 😂 In those 45 minutes of reading, singing,… Read More

Lessons Learned from the Terrible Twos

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Nearly 2 months later…I’m still here, mommying and lifting. Let’s just say the terrible twos have been taking me OUT these last few months! Lol From big emotions, no being our favorite word, to snacks are life; I can’t say I have been enthusiastic about blogging lately. Hearing countless stories about this phase always left me feeling a bit intimidated, but living through it has been an entirely different—and admittedly exhausting—experience. Here are a few personal lessons I have learned from this experience. Flexibility-Embracing the Chaos The number one thing… Read More

Motherhood Unfiltered: Navigating the Rollercoaster of Postpartum

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I never imagined writing this blog post, but it’s real, raw, and my truth—exactly what I dedicated my blog to be about. It’s no secret that pregnancy and post-pregnancy experiences vary differently for everyone due to several factors. I can say I had a smooth pregnancy while baby boy and I remained healthy. Despite the high amount of stress I encountered while pregnant due to losing my job and an unstable situation; postpartum took it to a new level. Navigating Postpartum Emotions and Mental Health People often romanticize motherhood, highlighting… Read More

Motherhood: A Journey of Transformation and Growth

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“Mommy.” “Mama. “Mom.” “Ma.” Dozens of hats to wear but only one person wears them all. Becoming a mom has changed me tremendously. It’s only been a few years but it has brought up so many revelations, insecurities, anxiety, depression, struggles, and habits of my own that I repressed and ignored with distractions. It created a desire in me to make sure my shortcomings do not become a hindrance for my son to become his best self and I vowed to fill his world with loving experiences that he will… Read More

Make Mom Life Easier With These 5 Toddler Purchases

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Hello, “Convenience Queen” here! I’d like to give myself that title because anything that helps make things easier and cuts time in half is perfect for me. There’s nothing like navigating the day to day of mom life with a few convenient products that can help lighten the load. Below are some of my favorite toddler mom purchases. Car Seat Cooler: Beat the Heat I have to say this is my favorite purchase that I use consistently especially with the amount of 90-100 degree weather days recently. A hot car seat… Read More