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
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
5 Ways to Fight Pregnancy Blues with Fashion
Pregnancy is difficult. Feeling attractive during pregnancy is even more of a challenge. There are five ways to fight pregnancy blues with fashion and by the end of it, you’ll truly be owning that ‘glow’. Pre-pregnancy, I was always that girl that would dress up for no occasion. Some may have referred to me as overdressed, but I would say I was just always prepared. Fashion was my safe haven and my tool to not only look good, but feel good as well. During the beginning of my pregnancy, I ... View the Post
How to Plan an Outfit in 4 Easy Steps
Do you suffer from Closet Full of Nothing disorder? If so, how to plan an outfit in 4 easy steps is the pill for you. CFON disorder affects women all over the world today. At one point or another, or perhaps chronically for most of us, we’ve all experienced its wrath. It deteriorates our inner fashionista over time and can lead to more impulse purchases, less money in our wallets, and a broken spirit of what was once our love for fashion. CFON disorder nearly took over my life. I was ... View the Post