This was the moment that I learned just how much love could hurt. I never felt such emotions in all my life. I was filled with extreme joy that my son was finally here and came out crying… a sign that he was alive after an emergency C-Section at just 30 weeks. At the same time, I was struck with an intense urge to protect and nurture him, something I wasn’t able to do like every other mother.
We try to live up to these unrealistic standards, often imposed by ourselves because we care too much about what others think of us! We have our hands in so many different things at the same time, we’re not present in any of them! So how do we fix it and find more time to present with our kids and enjoy our lifestyle?
"Although nothing physically changed, and our daughter who we loved so much was still there, we “grieved” the loss of the child we thought we were going to have, along with so many different hopes and dreams for her future."
It's so easy for mothers to get lost in the joyful, chaotic and emotional experience of motherhood. But continuing to pursue your passions and interests, even if it's only one day a week, will allow you to be a better wife, mother, friend and every other being that exists within you.
One of my biggest pet peeves as a mom, is the clutter that has taken over our home since having kids. My little ones have too many toys and it feels like I can't keep them contained no matter what I try!
Relaxation Errands. Is there such a thing? I'm making it a thing! The last 2 weeks have been seriously stressful and self-care has gone out the window. Today i'm finding solutions to give myself what I need to feel good and be a great mom!
By now your kids have been home for at least a week. Is it just me or are they ALWAYS HUNGRY?! In case you're running out of snack ideas, I've made a list of my favorite summer snacks to keep your kids satisfied, happy and healthy!
"I was unsure about how the large age gap between our teenage son and our newborns would fare. But every time I look at them together, it serves as a reminder that you never know what will happen in your life. Watching my son play with his baby sisters gives me an overwhelming feeling of happiness."
Plain brown rice is given a pop of color and texture with protein-rich green edamame, yellow corn, and sweet purple grapes. The salmon is glazed and baked with a lemon and honey sauce. My boys enjoyed this colorful rice and tasty fish! Serves 6.
"Learning to accept and love her postpartum body image along with heightened emotions, hormonal fluctuations and sheer mental and physical exhaustion, causes many new moms to turn away from sex and intimacy with their partner."
Who doesn’t love the rotisserie chickens from our favorite grocery store? They are delicious, perfectly cooked and oh so convenient for a weeknight dinner!
In my 24th week, I found out I was in preterm labor. After 5 days my water broke, and he arrived a few hours later. We spent 164 days in the NICU. It was the longest roller coaster ride of my life...
"When I grocery shop, I pick up ingredients that will make easy and healthy dinners through the week. On a weekday evening, I usually stick to meals that require minimal prep work and take less than an hour to cook."
This delicious spin on a traditional favorite, features lean ground turkey and a red marinara sauce with a healthy secret ingredient; zuccchini! The marinara sauce, simmered with butternut squash, is another win!
As I continue along my own motherhood journey, my admiration for you, my mother-in-law has multiplied.
“I just don’t feel like I’m worthy of being featured.” These words broke my heart. It saddened me to know that a good mother, a wonderful mother, with wisdom and talents and light to share with the world, felt that she wasn’t deserving of that space and honor.
I am passionate about being a mom to my boys! Thanks to them, I have learned so much about myself. They have been one of the best teachers this life has given me. My hope is that I could be as a good teacher to them, as they have been to me.
Moms, you deserve the very best for Mother’s Day! We’re teaming up with Nina Alcantara Makeup and Beauty For Real to give away a one on one makeup tutorial with professional makeup artist Nina Alcantara!
Your kids are gonna be so excited when you tell them it’s potato chips for dinner! This recipe features chicken in a yummy honey garlic sauce with roasted green beans and crispy potato chips. Serves 4.
“I’m a Competitive Home Cook. I started my competitive cooking hobby when my first son was just a few months old. I have always loved cooking for myself and others, and as a new stay-at-home mom, I found myself totally wrapped up in baby world. I discovered online recipe contests one day, and it became a fun creative outlet, plus a great way to challenge myself. It’s been an amazing culinary ride since!"
