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Kelsey Crane’s Zen Nursery

Grey and white tones to create a sleep sanctuary for baby.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022

I don’t want more kids, I just want to have my babies back

And I want them back as the mom I am today—slightly more stable and sane, with some idea of what I’m doing.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
mom and baby in carrier

Spring Baby Wraps and Exposed Knee Caps

5 stories everyone in your mom group is talking about this week.

Updated Dec. 22, 2021

What happened when I replaced ‘sorry’ with ‘thank you’

I’ve given up assuming blame or insinuating wrong doing for simply living my life and being who I am.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Maximize productivity: Here are 7 ways to minimize decision fatigue in your life

6. If it incites decision angst, drop it

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

25 Eco-Moms to Watch

Mamas on a mission to make the world a little greener.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Are You Getting Enough Iron During Pregnancy?

Why you need iron during pregnancy and how to get it.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Preserve those memories: 5 tips to make better home movies

1. Talk to the camera. This will feel terribly awkward at first.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Why women need their girlfriends

“Don’t ever lose touch with your girlfriends, sweetheart. The older you get, the more you’ll need them,” she said. 

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
grandma holding a baby to her chest

I finally see you, mom—all the love, sacrifice and selflessness

Thank you doesn’t even come close to expressing how I feel, but I just want you to know I see you now.

Updated Apr. 26, 2022

Attention tired mamas: A word of encouragement

Snuggle them and hold on tight knowing that this tiresome day will be your beautiful, cherished memory tomorrow.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

3 ways to ensure your family photos live forever ?

I want my boys to have a breadth of shared memories that are tactile and tangible—that they can hold in their hands.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Listen + encourage: 5 ways to support a friend who is struggling to conceive

1. Be a good listener, not the pregnancy guru

Updated Feb. 22, 2025

Low-touch parenting: The key to pursuing passions outside of ‘motherhood’

Why carving some time out of family time and using it for yourself is a great idea. ?

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

How To Dress Your Bump During The Third Trimester

4 styling tips to help you keep your growing bump styling until D-Day.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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