Life as a mom, a homemaker, and a woman is a journey of constant change, growth, and learning. On this page, I share my personal musings—moments of clarity, lessons learned the hard way, and the quiet reflections that come in the midst of the beautiful chaos of everyday life.
From the highs to the lows, the perfectly planned days to the completely unexpected ones, this is where I dive deep into what it really means to navigate the messiness of motherhood and life in general. It’s a space for real talk, honesty, and a little bit of vulnerability as I try to make sense of it all.
I hope these reflections resonate with you, bring a bit of comfort, or just remind you that we’re all figuring it out together—one day, one lesson, one moment at a time.
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AI Tools for New Moms: Must-Try ChatGPT Prompts
As a new mom, I have so many questions. So many thoughts running through my mind and things that I’ve never thought about before. Of course, we all know that parenting takes a village. Friends/family are there to help but I’ve realized it’s nice to have another tool to rely on for questions. That’s where Read more
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Poetry and Reflections While my Baby has a Fever
There’s nothing that can quite prepare you for motherhood. Last night, my baby had a 104 degree fever. So I spent the wee hours of the morning holding him and rocking him. While I held him, I was reflecting and wanted to document how I felt as a new mom in this situation. I’ve never Read more
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Navigating the Challenge of Returning to Work After Maternity Leave
Returning to work after maternity leave is not easy. I am 6 weeks back at my job and I know it is hard – I’m experiencing it everyday. Whether you’ve been away for a few weeks or a few months, it’s a huge adjustment. You now need to balance your career, your new role as Read more
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5 Postpartum Purchases I Didn’t Think I’d Need (But Totally Do)
As a new mom, I learned to avoid unnecessary baby products before my baby’s arrival to reduce clutter. After three months, I’ve found five surprising postpartum essentials: a warm robe, a sitz bath, a versatile pumping bra, cotton nursing camisoles, and a tiny tripod for photos. Every mom’s experience is unique, and I recommend waiting… Read more
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Why I Have 7 Vacuums: A Clean Freak’s Guide
Ok I’ll admit that I’m a bit of a clean freak – there is something satisfying to me about a freshly vacuumed carpet. Cleaning is a way I decompress sometimes and I’ve always had a weird fascination with it. Being in a clean space really helps me clear my head and impacts my mental health. Read more
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50 Newborn Tips for New Parents
There are various things I have learned in the past 3 months that have kept me sane with a newborn. It’s amazing how each hour can be long but then all of a sudden I’m putting my little one down for bedtime. The days are going so fast that I feel like the things I’m Read more
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