Experiencing SeaWorld Orlando With Toddlers – The Best Baby and Toddler Friendly Theme Park

Experiencing SeaWorld Orlando With Toddlers – The Best Baby and Toddler Friendly Theme Park

SeaWorld Orlando is one of the most baby and toddler friendly theme parks I have ever been to! In February we bought Fun Passes (similar to an annual pass but without some of the perks) and ever since we have been taking full advantage of them! 

Here are some of my top tips for visiting SeaWorld with small children! 

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Shop Local: Gainesville Small Businesses to Support this Holiday Season

Shop Local: Gainesville Small Businesses to Support this Holiday Season

Supporting small businesses is so important, especially during the holiday season! When you shop small you make so much more of an impact on both your community and the entrepreneurs and artists you are supporting!

Here in Gainesville, Florida, there are so many amazing small businesses you can support! Here are just some of the many local businesses you can shop from this holiday season:

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Everything I Wish I Knew Before My C-Section

Everything I Wish I Knew Before My C-Section

One month ago I gave birth to a beautiful, healthy baby girl via emergency c-section after a failed induction and 50+ hours of labor. It was not in our plan at all to have a c-section, so I didn’t do any research about them or plan for one at all. Here is everything I wish I knew before my emergency c-section.

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Top Things To Do With A Toddler at Disney Springs

Top Things To Do With A Toddler at Disney Springs

There are so many fun this to do with a toddler at Disney Springs! From little rides and play areas to delicious snacks, there are plenty of ways to keep your child entertained without having to go to the actual Disney parks!

Here are my top things to do at Disney Springs as a toddler mom:

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Breastfeeding Essentials: The Ultimate List of Breastfeeding Necessities

Breastfeeding Essentials: The Ultimate List of Breastfeeding Necessities

As a mom who has been exclusively breastfeeding for over a year, I feel like I’ve tried every product marketed towards breastfeeding moms. One thing I’ve learned is you don’t need a ton of fancy things on your breastfeeding journey. You just need to find a few staple products that work for you and that will make your journey easier.

If you’re planning on breastfeeding, breastfeeding now or know someone who is, there is something on this list for everyone. These are my tried and true products that I fully endorse. Here is a list of my 15 top breastfeeding essentials:

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Beach Vacation With A Baby: 5 Tips for the Perfect Family Trip

Beach Vacation With A Baby: 5 Tips for the Perfect Family Trip

When it comes to going on vacation with a baby, it can be incredibly stressful, especially when you’re a first-time parent. We took our first vacation as a family of three this summer in St. Augustine Beach, and I definitely learned a lot and figured out some hacks for traveling with a baby.

Here are five tips for how to have a fun family vacation with a baby:

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Weightlifting and Pregnancy: How Working Out Helped Me Prepare to Have a Baby

Weightlifting and Pregnancy: How Working Out Helped Me Prepare to Have a Baby

Lifting weights helped me have a baby.

That’s right, going to the gym and training with weights in addition to doing cardio was instrumental in me having a healthy pregnancy and uncomplicated childbirth.

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My Birth Story

My Birth Story

On February 6 my husband and I welcomed our son JJ into the world! When I was pregnant I saw so many women sharing their birth stories, and hearing about other’s experiences helped me prepare for my own birth. I thought I would share my birth story as a first-time mom for anyone who is worried about having their first baby.

Below you can read about how I prepared my body for labor, what my labor and delivery was like and how my postpartum recovery was!

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