I partnered with Mountrax again to share another one of their wonderful home foot massagers. I was kindly gifted this foot massager by Mountrax, and I’m sharing my honest thoughts after using it. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you…
At-Home Foot Massager for Busy Moms: My Honest Review
Please note – this post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links. This comes at no additional cost to you and helps support the content I provide. Thank you for your support! When this foot massager was sent to me to try, I…
Quick and Easy Prep-Ahead Breakfast for Busy Moms
Mornings as a working mom can feel like a race before the sun even rises – packing lunches, wrangling toddlers, and trying to get out the door on time. The last thing we need is a complicated breakfast. That’s why overnight oats are such a game changer! With just a few minutes of prep the…
Stay-at-Home Mom Guide to the Amazon Influencer & Reviews Program
If you’re like me, you’ve probably seen people (especially moms and stay-at-home moms) talking about making money on Amazon without having to post all over social media through the Amazon Onsite Reviews program. And if you’re like me, you might have thought it sounded way too good to be true. Well—I’m here to tell you,…
Budget Meal Plan – Chicken Parmesan & 5 Dinners Under $100
Why I’m Romanticizing Dinner on a Budget There are nights I just want to feel normal. Like we’re not budgeting every second, stressing about IVF cycles, or worried about the next big expense. Chicken Parmesan might seem small, but sitting down as a family and enjoying something warm and comforting — it matters. This is…
Budget Meal Plan for a Family of 3 – 5 Easy Dinners Under $100 (Week 2)
Real-Life Budgeting: Meal Planning Through IVF (Week 2) If you’re new here — I’m a toddler mom and IVF warrior. We’re currently saving for another egg retrieval, and as you probably know… IVF isn’t exactly cheap. To take control where I can, I’ve been laser-focused on budgeting, especially at the grocery store. I also appreciate…
Budget Meal Plan for a Family of 3 – 5 Easy Dinners Under $100 (IVF Edition)
Why We’re Meal Planning on a Budget (and Maybe You Are Too) If you’re new here — hi! I’m a stay-at-home toddler mom, and my husband and I have been on a years-long journey with IVF. It’s been emotional, exhausting, and expensive. So right now, every dollar counts. We’ve had to get really intentional with…
Saying Goodbye: Sharing our Miscarriage Story
I’ve gone back and forth about writing this. Some parts of me wanted to keep it tucked away in my heart where it still hurts. But I know how much it has helped me to read the stories of other women—other moms—who’ve walked through loss. So, as had as it is, I’m writing this not…
Subchorionic Hematoma at 6 Weeks: What I Went Through and What I Wish I Knew
*Warning: TMI & Trigger Warning: Miscarriage Symptoms The evening before our 6-week ultrasound appointment with our last IVF embryo baby, I was laying on the couch with our 2-year-old. My husband was sick and already in bed. Suddenly, I felt a horrible cramp similar to when my period is starting and felt a gush. My…
How I Used Affirmations to Stay Grounded During IVF (+ A Journal I Created Just for You)
IVF is a rollercoaster that no one really prepares you for. Of course, you expect the shots and the appointments, the waiting and the science. But the mental load — the way IVF can sneak into your thoughts at 2 a.m., how it makes every decision feel like life or death, how it steals your…