Life
Conquer mom life with Motherly’s honest, opinionated advice and recommendations, from what to watch to what to wear.

New studies: Drinking coffee helps you live longer and WHAT ☕️
Drinking a cup of coffee could be the key to living to see our great-grandchildren. ☕️

11 creative gift ideas for children—that aren’t toys
After much thought and deliberation, I had to find a polite way to put a stop to all the toys and—believe it or not—our family and friends thought it was the best idea ever.

To the new mama facing another exhausting night—this, too, shall pass
You start to wonder whether you will ever have any time to yourself. Then, one day, you do.

The one thing moms need most this summer: A BREAK ☀️
Who needs a summer vacation the most? Moms. (No kids allowed.)

My family’s big summer plans: Do nothing
After realizing I’m in my third trimester, have a 3 year old and an 18 month old *and* don’t want to go broke this summer—I decided to take the perfection-planning-pressure off completely.

The decision I made the day I reached the end of my daughter’s baby book
Don’t stop documenting just because you’ve run out of pages in the baby book. ?

Hey mama, it’s time to ditch the clothes that no longer fit
What to wear now that I’ve had a baby.

Summer Protection Guide for the Pregnant Mama
And 5 natural sunscreen brands that are safe to use during pregnancy.

A letter to my younger self on the day my daughter was born
Today is the day your daughter will be born. And also the day when you are born a new woman.

Anger was my main symptom of Postpartum Anxiety—here’s how I found happiness again
Motherhood is stressful, but anxiety is not a prerequisite to being a mom.

When I started noticing the small signs of beauty, it made the biggest difference
When you notice and acknowledge the low-hanging fruits of everyday life, gratitude has the potential to spread to those around you.

6 beginner-friendly meditation strategies to help calm your child
From breathwork to body scans, here's how to help your kiddo release stress and find calm.

Science backs up this old wives’ tale about bananas
You may think this one is too bananas to be true—but science proves it! ?

I didn’t want to choose between mom life + career life—so I made both work
When work gets busy just in time for baby’s arrival, take a deep breath and remember you’ve got this!

Finding Out My Baby Has A Peanut Allergy
What being an "allergy family" looks like.

8 Healthy Summer Snacks for Pregnancy and Beyond
Forget the watermelon and add a little oomph to your summer munchies.

