Image by Breanne Thompson Photography When I was a newbie mom, for some reason I had done little to no research on breastfeeding, as in zero. I had seen my bestie doing it, she delivered 7 months before me, and I was teaching Mommy & Me Yoga and witnessed plenty of nursing. And, with…
Heart Healthy Smoothie I think drinking a homemade smoothie is a great way to consume vital vitamins and nutrients. They sure taste great – I’m NOT talking about Jamba Juice here people! Smoothies are WAY easier to make then you think, all you need is a powerful blender (VitaMix, Blentec, Bullet, Ninja) and some fresh…
#Boobolution It’s a party! Well, it is REALLY a CALL TO ACTION. We are part of a group that is hosting a Public Breastfeeding Day event to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, and when you say celebrate, I say PARTY! We need you to come, will you consider joining us? So here’s the scoop, the…
I scream, you scream, we all scream for avocados! Not quite the way you remember that jingle? Well, if you consider making it your baby’s first food like I did, that might be the mantra you hear coming from her lips as she gets older. I had waited until she was 8 months old to…
Tis the Season for the Farmer’s Market, are you taking advantage of it? In my not so humble opinion, the Farmer’s Markets have by far the best produce that you can purchase for your family, in other words, they are definitely considered THE SOURCE for good, local food. And if you are pregnant you are…
At Bravado Designs, we’re all about making the world’s best maternity and nursing bras that deliver comfort and style…which adds up to one confident mom. We want you to have an amazing experience breastfeeding your baby, which is why in addition to providing high-quality, beautiful bras, we offer a variety of resources to support you…
The other day I was helping out at our oldest daughter’s school. She is in kindergarten and I volunteered for playground duty. That basically can mean two things: 1) I stand and watch the kids play to make sure everyone is safe or 2) I actively play with the kids, engage them and have loads…
It seems that so many people have been wrestling with coughs this Fall. Enterovirus, which is evidently a typical virus in the fall and winter, seems to have a more intense respiratory impact this year, with some young children needing to go to the hospital. I tend to jump on any runny nose, sniffle, body…
Image courtesy of Classic Kids Photography So…you’ve thought about how a baby might fit into your life, career and your relationship with your partner. You’ve probably done the math to see if your finances are ready for a baby. But you may not have thought about the most important thing—is your body ready? While…
Every newborn, when placed on the mother’s chest, soon after birth, has the ability to find its mother’s breast and latch at mom’s nipple all on their own. This is called the ‘Breast Crawl’ and it’s far more common when moms and newborns are kept together, undisturbed, after birth.When left alone and in a laying…
Well, I’m here to tell you that we had all kinds of hoopla and commotion last week when we suggested in a PIN that combining drinking alcohol and breastfeeding was not the best idea. Truth or False? Anyone? It was actually suggested on Twitter by one of our followers that we were providing erroneous and…
Just like your belly, your breasts will change from pregnancy to motherhood. When you’ve reached the point where your pre-pregnancy bras start to dig or won’t clasp, it’s time to look for new options. Look for styles that are soft, seamless, and supportive. During the months and weeks before and after baby arrives you’ll likely…
It is a regular occurance to bump into Catherine McCord at the Sunday Hollywood Farmer’s Market. She is tall, blond, and beautiful, and carries that certain effortless cool. She is a former model and TV spokesperson. and now a mom and author. Catherine as a new mom created Weelicous.com, the go to resource for moms…