Listen, I love to prep for the future. I am often thinking about the future. It is a struggle of mine to be present. When you have a child, prepping for the future can be a challenge. Let’s start with clothes/shoes – If you like to shop for a deal (like most parents) it can […]
Author Archives: Ellie
Boundaries as a New Mom
Boundaries during pregnancy and postpartum can be really hard. Most of us women struggle with people pleasing in some form or fashion. It is usually with those we love the most. Setting up boundaries is super important during pregnancy and postpartum. It is something that you and your partner need to have discussions about. Who […]
How to plan for your pregnancy
There is so much to do during pregnancy, where do you even get started? The best thing you can do is buy my pregnancy planner e-course. (just kidding—not really) I recommend going onto Pinterest and finding a bunch of pregnancy planner checklists. Go through and figure out what your family needs to focus on then […]
Does a Minimal Life Exist with Kids???
Can you live minimally with small children??I do not classify myself as a minimalist BUT I do strive to live minimally. When I was pregnant with my first I was googling everything minimalist. I didn’t want to be bombarded with stuff in my house. Here are a few things that help me keep my house […]
Plant-Based During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Always read the fine print. Meat is not the problem. Your digestion and where you purchase your meat from are. If you are thinking of going plant-based or vegan let’s talk about your goals first. Most women that are pregnant and/or postpartum that are wanting to go plant-based do so for a few reasons. The […]
What to Expect – Feeding/Diapers for a Newborn
This is a great chart to help you remember how much your little one should be eating and going to the bathroom. Keep in mind that these are estimates–not hard fast rules. There are a lot of reasons why a baby would fall outside of this chart. Many babies may cluster feed, not poop daily, […]
Pregnancy weight gain & How to lose weight postpartum
First, let’s get one thing straight–Pregnancy weight comes from a couple of places. @SharonMazel has this great image from her Instagram. Pregnancy weight is not linear and it is definitely not all fat. Some women lose this weight pretty quickly, especially if they are breastfeeding while others do not. For those who are struggling, I […]
What I miss most now that I’m a mom.
Let’s be real. Motherhood is hard!! Sure the baby is cute and a part of you can’t even fathom life before the baby but then you think… My body is not my own anymore! I just want to sleep when I want My house is always a disaster, I used to be neat and tidy […]
Tips for how to sleep when the baby sleeps.
One of the most used phrases with new moms is, “don’t forget to sleep when baby sleeps”. Most mom’s response to that is, “yeah, right, thanks”. Why can’t you just sleep when baby sleeps? Most clients I work with have a really hard time getting sleep postpartum. It is important to remember that your body […]