Beyond the Bump, Beyond the West: Ancient African Wisdom for Postpartum Healing

Beyond the Bump, Beyond the West: Ancient African Wisdom for Postpartum Healing

You’ve done something incredible — you carried life, brought it into the world, and now your body is in its most tender season yet: healing. In our previous post, Beyond the Bump: Surprising Postpartum Body Changes No One Tells You About, we talked about the emotional and physical shifts that come after childbirth. But today,…

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Beyond the Bump: Surprising Postpartum Body Changes No One Tells You About

During pregnancy, everyone focuses on the baby bump—how it grows, how it looks, and how soon it will “disappear” after birth. But once your baby arrives, you quickly realize that your body’s transformation doesn’t end there, it simply evolves. The postpartum period ushers in a whole new chapter filled with changes—some expected, many surprising. From…

8 Sneaky Ways to Keep a House Clean with Toddlers (No Extra Effort Required!)

8 Sneaky Ways to Keep a House Clean with Toddlers (No Extra Effort Required!)

If you’ve ever wondered how to keep a house clean with toddlers, you’re not alone. “Clean as you go” sounds great in theory, but when you’ve got little ones dropping snacks, scattering toys, and turning laundry baskets into forts, it feels impossible. If you’re a tired parent whose cleaning routine mostly consists of sighing dramatically…

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Build Your Perfect Momiform: A Practical Stay-at-Home Mom Uniform Guide

Why Your Momiform Will Be a Game-Changer The daily dance of getting ready as a stay-at-home mom often feels less like a dance and more like a wrestling match with your closet. Between playground adventures, grocery runs, and countless unexpected messes, finding an outfit that’s both practical *and* makes you feel good can seem impossible….

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Your Home Is a Mirror: Why Clutter Feels So Heavy for Moms

You know that sigh you let out when you look around your house at the end of the day? Not the tired sigh, but the deep, bone-weary one that says, “I can’t even think straight in this mess.” That’s not you being dramatic. That’s real. Your home isn’t just walls and furniture, it’s a mirror….

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How Stay-at-Home Moms Are Making Money Online (The 2025 Edition)

You’ve felt that little spark.The one that says, “I want my own money.” Not for bills. Not because you “should.” But for the freedom, the fun, and that delicious sense of independence it brings. And then comes the question every mom eventually asks herself:“Okay… but how do I actually start?” We’re not talking “endless surveys…

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Why Every SAHM Needs Her Own Money (and How It Changes Everything)

The Secret Joy of Your ‘Just for Me’ Money: A Friend-to-Friend Chat You know that little spark when you slip your hand in an old coat pocket and pull out a forgotten $20 bill? That tiny rush of freedom? Now imagine feeling that… on purpose. That, mama, is the quiet magic of having your own…

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Beyond the Stained Tee: A Practical Guide to Your Homemaking Wardrobe

The Wardrobe That Respects Your Work and Reflects Your Worth Heads up: This post includes a few affiliate links to items I truly love. If you click and purchase, I may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. I also link to other helpful posts on the blog. Thanks so much for your…

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10 Ways to Romanticize Your Life as a Stay-at-Home Mom (Without Pretending It’s Perfect)

Let’s be honest… “self-care” can feel like a fantasy when you’re a stay-at-home mom. Between the messes, the meals, and the never-ending needs, who has time for bubble baths or vision boards? I get it. For years, my “self-care” was scrolling my phone in a messy kitchen after everyone was asleep… still overstimulated, still exhausted….

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The 10 Best Postpartum Skincare & Beauty Products for New Moms (2025)

Postpartum Skin Isn’t Always Pretty — But These 10 Products Actually Help Forget the mythical “postpartum glow.” For most of us? It’s hormonal acne, weird dry patches, new dark spots we swear weren’t there before, and skin that just looks tired. Add in sleepless nights, a rollercoaster of hormones, and zero energy to keep up…