Pregnancy mask is the common term for chloasma—dark, speckled, or blotchy patches of skin. These patches typically appear on the cheeks, above the upper lip, and on the forehead. If you are experiencing chloasma there is good news: You aren’t the only one! When we feel like something is ...
Pregnancy Mask Causes and Treatment
4 Dainty Necklaces That Celebrate Your Children
I used to not be much of a jewelry person. In fact, I was not a jewelry person AT ALL. Anytime we would have to get dressed up, I would put on my outfit, do my hair and makeup, and then ask my husband, "So how do I look?" And Erik would almost always say, "You look beautiful, but you need jewelry." ...
3 Things I Wish I Had Done Differently Once My Baby Was Born
A couple of months ago, I wrote an article called, "Three Things I Wish I Had Done Differently While Pregnant." The post really took off on Pinterest. At least, for me, it really took off. So I thought I would write another post, this time about things I wish I had done differently right after my ...
Coordinating Your Child’s Schedule With Your Spouse
My husband and I are both extremely busy. Extremely. He is finishing up his dissertation for his Ph.D. He works part-time, teaches at a local college, owns his own publishing company, is a competitive triathlete and Masters swimmer, AND is a super hands-on dad. I work full-time, run this blog, ...
Infant Bed-Sharing Can Improve Your Love Life
First things first, if you are hoping that this will be some racy, graphic blog post, you're out of luck. This post will be PG-13. At best. I have close friends and family that read this blog, and I don't want their brains to combust. Or for them to never be able to look at me the same way again. ...