There are a couple things that made me compile trashy magazines and buy a posterboard, glue stick and markers from the dollar store. One was my blogger tribe – they challenged me to claim a word for 2016. As you know, my word of intent is COMMIT. Second the business tribe I’m in regarding the…
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Sun Basket Meal Prep Service – Follow Directions
As you may have seen on my Instagram, we were gifted three meals from Sun Basket, a meal prep subscription service. (There are a bunch of them out there – read Chris’ blog about his experience with six of them.) Well, here’s my turn. Sun Basket Meal Prep Service When the team asked if…
Placenta Encapsulation – My Experience
Remember when I wrote this post? I look back now and wonder if my baby blues* would have been worse if I didn’t encapsulate my placenta. During the first eight weeks or so, I was really wrought out. I mean, my hormones were coursing through my veins trying to regulate my now-not-pregnant body, a new tiny person trying to communicate through…
My #SoleStory – Vionic Shoes Review
Disclosure: I received a pair of Vionic shoes for my honest review and #solestory campaign. When The Wife and I flew out to Maui for our babymoon, I brought two pairs of cheapo flip flops, sneakers and flat sandals with me. One day during our trip, it seemed we walked for miles and my feet,…
Managing Gestational Diabetes
Disclosure: I was compensated for my time. All thoughts below are my own opinion. When I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, my happy eat-all-the-things mentality blew up in my face. The placenta was producing insulin-blocking hormones, which then caused my blood sugar to rise. It also blocked any insulin from going to the fetus, which…
Icebox Water – Oh Canada… Boxed Water from the North
Disclosure: I was sent product for an honest review below. When you’re pumping breastmilk into little plastic containers, your mind wanders. Mostly my mind wanders… and I think about how thirsty I am while pumping in the middle of the night. Hydration is so important while breastfeeding. But we’re not talking breastfeeding. Let’s talk water. Anyway, I…
