Reading time: 2 minutes You may not realize it, but we have SO much in common- Here’s why we’re meant to be friends…. I’m a Midwestern mama, with two boys, a gem of a husband, and I’m the inventor of the LatchPal Breastfeeding Clip. But, this blog post isn’t about me….it’s about why we should… Read More »
Reading time: 2 minutes 6 Tips for keeping your kids safe this Halloween Halloween is an exciting time for many families , especially those who’ve spent the year finding the perfect costume, planning the perfect trick or treating route, and stringing up decorations. Yet, with so many ghouls and goblins roaming the streets, its important… Read More »
Reading time: 2 minutes Breast Milk & Hand Expression The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that mothers breastfeed their little ones for 12 months, while the World Health Organization encourages women to offer breast milk for up to two years. Even though breastfeeding is “natural” most women know very little about nursing, until trying it for the very first time.… Read More »
Reading time: 2 minutes Enjoy these top parenting hacks, they’re a little gift from our family to yours. We love these tips and hope you do too! A great big THANK YOU to all the creative minds that keep inventing new ways to make parenting easier! Have any other amazing tips? We’d love to… Read More »
Reading time: 2 minutes I didn’t grow up in a world with social media but now I’m parenting in one….and the truth is, I don’t always love it. Here are 5 Ways Social Media Makes Parenting Harder and ways we can focus on what matters One: It sets unrealistic expectations Let’s be honest, who on… Read More »
MARK YOUR CALENDARS…Because we’re collaborating with Little Lake County and Advocate Condell Medical Center for a Mini & Me Playdate on Friday August 25th. I’ll be great to visit Lake County, Illinois; because much of my childhood was spent there. I’m excited to return with children of my own for this wonderful community event! Event… Read More »
Breastfeeding changed my life, seriously. I used to work in mid-rise office complex filled with cubicles, fluorescent light, suits, and the ominous sound of photocopiers and office chatter but then…I HAD A BABY. As a new mother, my eyes were opened to new priorities, opportunities, and ways to positively impact the world around me. Prior… Read More »
Reading time: 2 minutes The Little Zip Pocket Blanket will simplify your next family outing by keeping your children’s essentials in one spot! You know THAT moment, when you’re running late, trying to get out of the house, and you’re carrying the keys, your kid, your phone, and praying not to spill your coffee? Then…as you pull out of the… Read More »
Reading time: 2 minutes Nursing in public can be stressful for any mother. Here are few simple tips on how to make breastfeeding in public easier. A little pre-planning can make your life a million times less stressful and with these tips and tricks, no one will even notice when you bring that babe… Read More »
Reading time: 2 minutes Here are 5 simple tips, that every nursing mom should know. When your milk comes in… When your milk comes in, you are likely to experience engorgement. Your breasts may feel firm, larger than normal, and heavy with milk. Don’t worry, your body will begin to self-regulate within 1-4 days… Read More »