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13 Must Have Baby Products in 2019

· May 21, 2019

If you are new around here… I just had my 3rd baby 6 months ago!

There is a little bit of a gap between my middle child and my now baby (5.5 years!) so I sort of felt like a new mom again this go around.

It was really hard for me to remember what I actually needed for a baby… not what I was “supposed” to buy… but what I was ACTUALLY going to use.

So that’s why I’m coming here… 6 months into this baby mama thing… sharing what I’m actually using and what you really should have on your registry. read more

6 MUST Haves for New Moms [+ One Week Post Partum Update]

Posted by Angela Parker

· December 5, 2018

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I can’t believe my little guy is a week old already!

I didn’t really think about the fact that having a baby over 5 years from my last would mean some different products and options would be out there. I wanted to share some of my FAVORITE things that I didn’t have during my last delivery that made so much difference this time!

Here’s My Top 6 Picks for New Mommies!

Here’s The Breakdown!

6 Must Have Items for New Mommies

After Ease Supplement: Helps naturally manage your afterbirth pains. I had a lot of afterbirth pain with my second baby, so I wanted to try something this time for it. This made SO MUCH difference! I had to use very little pain medication thanks to this. read more

How Having a Natural Birth Prepared Me For Starting My Own Business

Posted by Angela Parker

· October 23, 2018

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Natural Birth & Starting a Business…

Those two aren’t often seen as going hand in hand… right?

But when I had my first baby… something changed inside me

Going through that process taught me some lessons that prepared me for when I started working from home a few years later.

If you are interested in learning more about having a natural labor and birth experience,
check out my latest E-Book!

Here’s my top Three Things I learned

It’s okay to look crazy.

See… I learned it was okay to do what I wanted even if everyone else thought I was crazy read more

How to Prepare for Natural Childbirth: Is a Home Birth Right for Me?

Posted by Angela Parker

· September 28, 2018

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Have you ever thought about having a natural birth… but you were a little intimidated or weren’t really sure how to prepare? ?‍♀️ I’m sharing some of the Benefits of a Natural Birth and why I chose to have a home birth ?

When people learn that I have had both of my babies without medication (and am currently planning my third home birth), I usually get a few different reactions… read more

What is the Difference between Stretch Mark Cream and Defining Gel?

Posted by Angela Parker

· September 26, 2018

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I was getting this question, so I thought I would share my own experience using both Defining Gel and Stretch Mark Cream – and what the difference between them are!

Video: What is the Difference between Stretch Mark Cream and Defining Gel?

What is Defining Gel?

We are all about Healthy Skin! What are your biggest skin concerns?

Enhance your tightening, toning, and firming results with this deep moisturizing, body contouring gel. Defining Gel helps to firm problem areas, such as the abdomen, legs, and upper arms, while improving skin texture. read more

Low Carb Cinnamon Tortilla Chips with Cinnamon Pecan Cream Cheese Dip

Posted by Angela Parker

· July 24, 2018

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Tell me if this sounds familiar…

You find yourself REALLY wanting a sweet snack but knowing that you REALLY don’t need all the sugar?

That’s like my whole life right now! Managing my tendency toward gestational diabetes means that I really can’t deal with sugar or carbs so I’ve been experimenting!

Here’s my latest creation!

Low Carb Cinnamon Tortilla Chips

4 Low Carb Tortilla (I LOVE this one!)
1 Tablespoon of Butter melted
2-3 Tablespoons of stevia blend
1 Teaspoon of Cinnamon read more

Sneak Peek Early Gender Test Review

Posted by Angela Parker

· June 27, 2018

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Updated with Results!

“So do you know what you are having yet?”

This is probably the most common question you get as an expectant mother, right up there with “are you still throwing up?” (which thankfully I have found a few ways to help manage it!)

Typically, you can’t find out your baby’s gender before about 16 weeks without resorting to very expensive genetic testing (typically used for high risk pregnancies and usually costing well over $1,000).

Plus, many doctors make you wait until the 20 week anatomy scan. read more

The Day I Failed My Gestational Diabetes Test

Posted by Angela Parker

· June 15, 2018

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8 years ago… I was in my second trimester of my first pregnancy…

Everything was going well…

until I was 28 weeks and went for my gestational diabetes screening test.

I thought “I’m the healthiest person I know!” I got this!

But when my results came back that I had failed…

I was crushed.

I was shocked.

I felt all alone.

I needed a plan, but I honestly didn’t have any support system set up for myself.

All the recipes I had were “healthy” but used grains, beans, fruits, starchy vegetables. read more

Healthy Skin Must Haves!

Posted by Angela Parker

· May 21, 2018

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In case you haven’t seen already, I just entered the 2nd trimester of my pregnancy! Very exciting, and hoping that the morning sickness will start to die down!

Like a lot of moms at this point, I’m getting more aware of my skin and trying to make sure I’m doing all I can to fight off stretch marks or other issues I would rather not deal with on this pregnancy…

Here are my top 2 MUST HAVES for healthy skin care

(These are still good if you have never had a baby, or if your baby is now all grown up!)

Defining Gel

This is my LIQUID GOLD – I literally just slathered it all over my legs! read more

12 Week Baby Parker Update!

Posted by Angela Parker

· May 16, 2018

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12 WEEK UPDATE

I just got back from my appointment with my midwife – and I got to hear the baby’s heart beat for the first time!

EXCITING

So the baby likes to move… and kick… A Lot so that’s going to be more interesting as they grow and get stronger.

So I really have been feeling them for the past week! Crazy

As for me… my health is good but I’m still getting sick and dealing with nausea and food aversions. Some days are better than others read more

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13 Must Have Baby Products in 2019