About a week after my first baby was born, we were sitting on the couch in our living room and heard a loud noise from outside. Our second-floor apartment overlooked a busy street and when my husband got up to investigate, he saw that a dog had been hit by a car. He bounded downstairs to help. I stayed put; …
When it comes to self-care as a new mom, you have to think like you’re taking off on a holiday. (Trust me; I’m going somewhere with this.) And, while any new mom will tell you that early postpartum life is hardly a vacay, there is a pearl of wisdom perfect for new mama self-care that you’ve likely heard recited by your flight …
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Today we share a special interview about one mother’s journey with cancer while raising her babies. Nikki Leigh McKean is a 38-year-old mom of two, and one of the most kind and inspiring humans you’ll meet. Her first cancer diagnosis – cervical cancer – came just months after giving birth to her second baby, …
When you meet Julie Cole, it’s clear you’re in the presence of a great force. The super-mom-of-six and co-founder of Mabel’s Labels is full of energy, insight and a fab sense of humour. Julie Cole and the Mabel’s co-founders grew the business – labels and name stickers for all of the stuff kids tend to lose – from a basement …
One of our favourite things is hearing the stories of mamas and families who’ve received a new mom care package Tenth Moon Mother Care. This is what it’s all about! Here, Tenth Moon Mama Valarie tells how her care package arrived right when she needed it most. “I received my Tenth Moon package at a critical time. I had a …
I’ve followed AmandaMuse for years and love the way she keeps it real. Comparison is the thief of joy, so they say, and in the realms of social media and mom blogs, it’s easy to find ourselves feeling like we’re not living our best lives. Amanda is a coffee-lovin’, mama-of-two (and one fur baby) who started making YouTube videos in …
Imagine a world where postpartum care packages are as common at baby showers as Sophie the Giraffe. So many beautiful mamas are growing and birthing tiny humans, and folks gather ‘round offering… a squeaky, rubber baby toy? You’re cute, Sophie, but seeing as you aren’t soothing any vaginas or making any midnight snacks, I have something better in mind. A …
There’s been much ado about the arrival of the latest royal bub. In particular, the chatter that Kate Middleton’s postpartum perfection upon leaving the hospital sets an unrealistic expectation for new moms. Well, my goodness, people! Do you compare yourselves to Kate Middleton in any other aspect of life? And if the answer is yes, then I must kindly ask …