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- 7 Ways to Help a New Mom After Birth (We Forget About #7!)
The birth of a baby brings so much joy, excitement, and hope for the future. However, it takes a toll on new moms. We’re sleep-deprived, overwhelmed, hormonal, and we’re still learning how to care for our new baby. Thanks to the support of my family and friends, I was able to survive the postpartum period,… - 10 Essentials for Work from Home Parents
In 2020, many parents are now working from home while taking care of their children. In the past few weeks, students have also returned to school but are now attending their classes online. If you’re like me, this is the first time you are working from home. It’s always been my dream to work from… - 6 Breastfeeding and Pumping Station Must-Haves (for Small Spaces)
It’s already a few weeks into August and I almost forgot that August is National Breastfeeding Month! Before my son was born, I made a goal to try and breastfeed my son until he turned one. My son is almost two years old and still breastfeeds. Our breastfeeding journey was not without difficulty. I was… - Things No One Told Me About Giving Birth
A friend of mine recently called me to ask me about my experience in planning for a child, pregnancy, and giving birth. After I hung up the phone, I realized there were a lot of things that no one really told me about labor and delivery. I did a lot of research in anticipation for… - How to Keep Your Young Children Safe This Summer
Summer is finally here! Who am I kidding? It’s summer all year round here in Honolulu! It’s just hotter and the days are longer. We go to the beach every week but we make sure to practice social distancing. This is easy to do now since there’s a significant decrease in the amount of tourists… - How to Start Preparing Your Emergency Supplies
Here in Hawaii, we are approaching hurricane season. I have to evaluate our emergency supplies to see what has expired, what needs replacing, and what I need to add. With the current pandemic, I’ve been even more eager in making sure we have enough supplies to last for at least 14 days in case we… - Father’s Day Gift Guide Under $50
Mother’s Day just ended a few weeks ago and Father’s Day is coming up fast. Like many of you, I’ve been wracking my brain trying to figure out what to get for the dads in my life. What do you get a dad who has everything or a dad who doesn’t care what you get… - My Top 5 Educational Apps for Toddlers
Our son is 19 months now and his ipad use has increased since we’ve been home. We do try to limit his ipad use but there’s only so much you can do when stuck at home for more than two months now. Technology is such a big part of our world that children get exposed… - 7 Ways to Reduce Food Waste at Home
Food waste is a real problem in the United States. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, food waste is estimated at between 30-40 percent of the food supply. This means BILLIONS of pounds food going to the trash instead of feeding families in need. Why should you worry about food waste? Imagine going… - Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2020
Mother’s Day is just around the corner but we are stuck at home due to COVID-19. I’ve been thinking about what to get my favorite moms for Mother’s Day. It’s hard because you want to find the ideal gift to show them how much you love and appreciate her. You want something that she hasn’t… - My Best Friend Malunggay: Moringa for Breastfeeding Moms
As a new mom, I was concerned about breastfeeding. Even before I gave birth to my son, I was reminded several times to make sure to eat some chicken tinola with malunggay. It is believed that malunggay (or moringa) is a galactagogue that helps increase breastmilk production but it also has other nutritional benefits for… - 10 Fun Things to Do When Stuck at Home
This is the second week of our home quarantine and we are running out of things to do at home. I thought we’d drive each other crazy by now since we live in a small space. I’m settling into my work-from-home routine while helping my husband take care of our toddler. We limit our trips… - Emails To My Future Son: A Way to Preserve Memories
While I was pregnant, I read an article about creating an email for your child and writing to them. I thought it was a great way to preserve memories. When the child is older, you’ll give him or her the password to the email. They’ll see all that you wrote and recorded for them. I… - 3 Parenting Hacks to Encourage Toddler Reading
Before our son Avi was born, I dreamed of being the mom that always reads to her child every night. I wanted him to grow up to be an avid reader like me. I bought him several books to get us started when he was only a few months old. It was easy to read…