Pregnancy can be overwhelming. The advice I've received from various outlets is even more overwhelming. I've gotten advice from my own family, to co-workers, to strangers off of the street that didn't even know me. Some of it has been terrible, but there were a few nuggets of gold that came my way every now and then. After really thinking all of the advice I've received through, I found that there was six pieces of actually helpful advice I received that most expectant moms get. These gems are ... View the Post
5 Beauty Struggles During Pregnancy
I love all things beauty-related. Some may even say I'm obsessed if they took a look at the stash hidden under my sink (which used to be way bigger before the pregnancy purge took place). If there is one thing that pregnancy has taught me, it's that beauty is a lot harder to accomplish while you're pregnant. Between the hormones raging and the inability to function like an adult because of the belly being in the way, it's hard to get things done. Here are five beauty struggles during ... View the Post
Where to Shop for a Baby Shower Outfit
Shopping for an outfit during pregnancy is hard. Shopping for an event is even harder. Put the two and two together and you've got a nightmare situation. Throw in the fact that you'll be the star of the show for that special occasion and it just goes off the charts into the "What the heck did I get myself into?" territory. Luckily, I've been there and done that and now I'm here to give you some fashion inspiration for your baby shower threads. When it was time for me to figure out what I ... View the Post
3 Must Haves For Your Pregnancy Wardrobe (and They’re Not Maternity or Expensive!)
Pregnancy is certainly hard on your body, but it doesn't have to be hard on your wallet when it comes to maternity clothes. One of the difficulties I've faced during my pregnancy is shopping. Cute stuff doesn't fit. Stuff that fits isn't cute. Cute stuff that does fit is expensive. It's a true conundrum. It took me lots of man hours going from store to store to find cute, inexpensive clothes for my pregnancy wardrobe. After putting in so much time, I'm confident to say I've found three must ... View the Post
Pregnancy Ailments You Didn’t Think You’d Get
Almost every newly expectant mom approaches pregnancy positively. When I found out I was pregnant, I jumped on Google and read “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”. I didn’t give anything I read much thought because I was sure my pregnancy would be a breeze. I was never the type to get sick. I was invincible. My sister's pregnancy seemed to be easy as she never complained and my mom's two pregnancies seemed even easier by the lack of stories she had in terms of aches and pains. I had the ... View the Post
7 Style Tips to Make Pregnancy Comfortable
"My pregnancy was the most bearable experience I've ever been through!" said no woman ever (and especially not enthusiastically) unless it was purely sarcastic. Pregnancy is a beautiful thing to go through; it makes you appreciate your pre-pregnancy body and by the end of it, you have your most favorite creation with you for the rest of your life. That's not to say it doesn't comes with the worst aches and pains. Just ask my husband. I groan and grunt enough for him to know not to ask what's ... View the Post
