buh-bye baby weight!

buh-bye baby weight!

In the past decade I have been pregnant a total of 27 months and have nursed for 6 years. My body shape has been all over the map during these stages of pregnancy …

Bedwetting

Bedwetting

Ask Dr. Gordon:
What should I do beside invest in plastic sheets?

Thirty Summer Snack Ideas

Thirty Summer Snack Ideas

Is snack time stressful for you? Have you run out of ideas for fun, yummy snacks or light lunches? When my kids need something to nibble, I often struggle to come up with …

Rain or Shine

Rain or Shine

We recently sat down with Amy Sweezey of WESH Channel 2 to talk about being pregnant on-air, delivering a baby during a hurricane and how she manages motherhood and a crazy work schedule.

Hello sunshine!!! Hello … bikini??

Hello sunshine!!! Hello … bikini??

Yes, it is that time of year again, and being a mom doesn’t mean you can’t get outside and enjoy the sun (and soak up some Vitamin D!).


online magazine

Summer 2012 Issue

Summer 2012 Issue

Exclusive interview with WESH TV Channel 2′s Amy Sweezey, summer fashion tips from Kristin Koldenhoven of *sophie&trey*, healthy eating tips from Megan Smith of *Art of Homemaking*, child-rearing advice from pediatrician Dr. Gordon, and so much more!

for preggos

Dehydration in Pregnancy

Dehydration in Pregnancy

Summer time. Time for fun outside regardless if you are pregnant. In Florida, we are exposed to extreme heat. Just the time spent in the car as it is cooling off can cause some levels of dehydration.

for mommies

how to be a sophisticated and trendy mom this summer

how to be a sophisticated and trendy mom this summer

As a new mother of a one-year-old boy, the struggles of balancing fashion, diapers and …

reality chic

Reality Chic:  It’s Only A Phase

Reality Chic: It’s Only A Phase

Some phases are rather delightful, while others are less endearing. These are the ones that require plenty of reassurances that “this too shall pass.”

Recent Articles

Summer

Summer

This summer I have A LOT going on! How about you?

Rain or Shine

Rain or Shine

We recently sat down with Amy Sweezey of WESH Channel 2 to talk about being pregnant on-air, delivering a baby during a hurricane and how she manages motherhood and a crazy work schedule.

Summer Safety First!

Summer Safety First!

I have a love/hate relationship with our Florida summers. Is it paradise or punishment? I think that depends …

Most Popular Baby Names of 2011!

Most Popular Baby Names of 2011!

Did your baby’s name make the list? The Social Security Administration revealed the most popular baby names of 2011. As a doula, I smile as I look through the list. I’ve had the privilege of welcoming 9 out of the 20 names this past year!   Boys 1. Jacob 2. Mason 3. William 4. Jayden [...]

Autism

Autism

Sometimes parenting doesn’t go the way we expect. One doctor’s appointment, one phone call, one diagnosis can shatter our plans or dreams. April is Autism Awareness month. This is one mother’s story.

Is Natural Always Better?

Simply labeling a product as “natural” does not mean that the item is safe or effective for its intended user. Many things found in nature are most certainly not safe. The safety and medical usefulness of a substance is not determined by where it comes from, but by what it is and how it affects our bodies.

How my family lost 53 pounds in 21 days

How my family lost 53 pounds in 21 days

Our 21-day “Body Spring Cleaning” Journal by Kristi Corley timeline: intro day 1 day 2 day 3 day 4 day 5 day 6 day 7 INTRODUCTION I’m not naturally a crunchy organic gal, but recently I’ve decided to do a little bit of Spring Cleaning within my body. In fact, I’ve talked my whole family [...]

Green

Green

It’s actually one of the ONLY colors I claim as a favorite. I prefer neutrals … mainly because I know they are tried and true — non “fad” colors.

Wise Investments: In Your Birth

Wise Investments: In Your Birth

Research, Research Research!
Investing in your baby’s birth makes sense. It is one of the most memorable and life-changing events.

Wise Investments: In Your Kitchen

Wise Investments: In Your Kitchen

MEATBALLS!
Here’s a group of easy recipes that can be used in a number of different ways – and even frozen until later, when a quick and easy meal is in demand!

Finding the perfect babysitter

Finding the perfect babysitter

Finding a good babysitter is like winning the lottery mega-millions jackpot. And sometimes it seems the chances of each are about the same.