Author: centsforadventure
C-Section Recovery Must Haves for Every New Mom
Not many 1st time moms go into their delivery thinking they will have a c-section, but these births make up approximately 31% of all deliveries in the U.S. I was stocked and ready for post-birth recovery. I had made a freezer stash of ‘pad-sicles’, packed my perineal healing foam and cute birthing robe in… Continue reading C-Section Recovery Must Haves for Every New Mom
The Cheesy Jalapeño Bread you’ll want to make again & again
I always end up with one thing left on my counter the week after a shopping trip. I’ve been trying to get creative with some of the produce that I always have an excess of. This week it was jalepenos. These spicy little peppers pack a real punch when it comes to flavor, so wasting… Continue reading The Cheesy Jalapeño Bread you’ll want to make again & again
7 Tips to Keep Family Travel Cheap
There are a few things I will splurge on in life… Good food, unique experiences, and traveling. Traveling allows you to immerse yourself in new cultures, and introduce you to new people that you may otherwise never had the opportunity to meet. I would love to travel the world, seeing everything big and small…… Continue reading 7 Tips to Keep Family Travel Cheap
Organize Your Space for Productivity & Focus
Whether you’re working from home, or your work is keeping your home functioning, it can be a struggle to keep your space, and your thoughts organized when your whole family is around 24/7. Fact: I’m a Big Idea person. I love creating and planning, but the execution of those little details that make everything… Continue reading Organize Your Space for Productivity & Focus
9 Items You Need Now for Baby Led Weaning
Baby Led Weaning is becoming more and more popular as a way to introduce your baby to solids. It can be exciting, and also nerve-wracking for any new mom. Here’s a list of items we recommend to make BLW less stressful and more successful for Mom and baby! *This article contains affiliate links. The host… Continue reading 9 Items You Need Now for Baby Led Weaning
Baby Led Weaning Ideas & Support
Around 5 months old, my little girl was showing interest in the foods we were eating. She was fascinated by cups of water, and mugs full of coffee. With her two bottom teeth poking through (ouch!), she was drooling up a storm, and putting everything in her mouth. Strength is a prerequisite At her 4… Continue reading Baby Led Weaning Ideas & Support
Easy Freezer Lasagna
Those last few weeks of pregnancy hit different. All my mom friends told me to have a bunch freezer meals ready for easy eats post delivery. I should have listened… Cooking is my escape. Through all its chaos and mess, it calms me to be in the kitchen, shuffling between the sink, stove and fridge. … Continue reading Easy Freezer Lasagna
Pandemic Pregnancy
It was a year ago that my husband and I were eagerly searching for the perfect gifts to announce our pregnancy with our families. With goodies in tow, we made our trek to Wisconsin from North Carolina, a trip we had done each year since moving away. It was only a few weeks later that… Continue reading Pandemic Pregnancy
OUCH! Mom Elbow Explained
As I sit down to nurse for the umpteenth time today, I reach for my phone and feel a stabbing twinge in my elbow as I grasp it. This has been happening for several weeks now. Just about the time Baby Ei hit 13lbs. I noticed that I’d been holding her more with just… Continue reading OUCH! Mom Elbow Explained