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What happened here?!
This blog was launched in 2011, the year the book Purple Leaves, Red Cherries was published. I continued blogging about motherhood until...
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How did I forget that I’ve changed? A story of motherhood.
It happened to me this summer while on vacation with my family; I forgot that I am no longer who I was. I’ve changed. Motherhood has...
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What if every mom-to-be could give birth like a princess?
Congratulations to all women who gave birth on July 22, 2013, including the Duchess of Cambridge! Talk about the pressure to push! Now...
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My Self-Publishing Journey
Over the past few weeks, my self-publishing journey was featured on two different websites. If you’re a fan of Purple Leaves, Red...
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5 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About My Postpartum Body
A new mom’s relationship with her postpartum body is today’s focus of our Awesome Tips for New Moms series. I’m so happy to welcome...
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3 Tips to Overcome Exhaustion in Motherhood (Video)
I’m excited to share with you my interview with Leanne Kaye, a mother of three, midwife and “Baby and Birth” expert. Leanne has extensive...