It might just be considered a natural reflex, but when we see a baby, so many of us naturally find ourselves talking in that high-pitched, sing-songy sort of voice with extended vowels. However, researchers suggest that simple “baby talk,” which elongates unnecessary words into simple sentences isn’t as productive as speaking “parentese,” which as amped […]
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Why You Should Take More Selfies
Call it a visual diary or a modern day scrapbook, but selfies are here to stay. If anything, they’re the new social norm. But while there’s been negative talk and studies highlighting a correlation between snapping selfies and a depleting confidence, there are numerous introspective benefits to taking a photo of yourself if done in […]
5 Tips for Traveling While Pregnant
You finally decided to take that vacation that you have so deserved for a long time. You took your time, picked a great destination and the right time to go, booked the whole thing and then found out that you’re pregnant. Or maybe you’ve decided to take a “babymoon” and enjoy a nice trip before […]
5 Ways to Save Money on Baby Essentials
Babies are expensive. There are so many things that you have to get to be prepared for your new arrival and even after they are here the day-to-day costs of having an infant can be daunting for even the most financially assured of parents. However, with a little bit of planning and some smart shopping […]
How to Have the Baby Shower Right for You
It’s one of the questions that pregnant ladies hear most often after they find out what they are having: have you thought about your baby shower? Traditionally the job of close friends or family members, planning a baby shower usually isn’t the mom-to-be’s job. However, just because she isn’t in charge of planning or hosting […]
How to Simplify Your Wedding Guest List
From getting the dress to finding the perfect venue, you’ve got it all under control — except for that one thing: the infamous wedding guest list. It might induce inner screams of panic and distress because as all past brides have known, the wedding guest list can be pretty bothersome. You invite one, but upset […]
3 Ways to Eat Clean for Optimal Health
Summer entails not just sunshine and opportunities for travel, but plenty of occasions to indulge in some of our favorite foods. But as the season’s sunshine helps smash the blues, a cleanse or detox just in time for quality summer fun can chase away the sluggishness that often slows down our bodies after a long winter. Eating clean […]
What It Means to Be Vulnerable
No matter whom you talk to, one of our greatest fears in life has always been failure. For years, we’ve heard inspirational words of wisdom about what is and what isn’t considered failure. But throughout the years and from a personal aspect, it has always seemed to be a formative experience. Because truth be told, […]
Chill Mama: 5 Ways to Relax During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an exciting time. You’re growing a brand new human being, you get to do some cool shopping, and everyone is excited for you. Sounds awesome, right? It definitely is, but pregnancy is not all excitement, shopping, and adventure. What many women don’t realize as they embark on the pregnancy journey is that for […]
Baby Essentials: The Best Things to Buy While Expecting
Having a baby is one of the most exciting times in life, but it can also be one of the most confusing. From the moment you find out you’re pregnant and even beyond the moment you bring your bundle home, you’re overwhelmed with choices and options about what to buy. From decisions about disposable or […]
Grief and Joy: Being a Mom After Losing My Mom
My mother was a force of nature. She was only 17-years-old when she married my father, somehow convincing her parents that it was a good idea to let a girl barely out of high school marry a barely 20-year-old man due to go to Vietnam soon after. My mother was the sort of woman who was […]
The Beginner’s Guide to Bonnaroo and Festivals to Come
For many of us, summertime means sitting poolside, road trips to the beach, and of course, festivals. Some of the biggest festivals of the year have already come and gone, but I’m here to deliver a recap of one of the most well-known music festivals in the country: Bonnaroo. Bonnaroo is a four-day music festival […]
Your Guide to Spring Cleaning
Summer is just around the corner and with only a few weeks left in spring, it might be time to get your spring cleaning over and done with. It can be a daunting task and, often, you don’t know what needs to be cleaned until you find the mess, so I thought I’d provide you […]
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