Spirit of a Momma

Gather tips, insights, and recommendations to keeping your motherhood journey true to you and your desired experience.

  • Why A Montessori Floor Bed Is A Better Choice For My Family Than A Crib

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links which means if you purchase an item through these links I earn a commission at no additional cost to you. One of the biggest things that I was very surprised to have changed my mind about and to have experienced vs. my expectations, was how little I used…

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  • Nursing-Friendly Clothing For The Most Comfortable Postpartum Breastfeeding Experience

    Deciding on postpartum attire for comfort and practical breastfeeding can be challenging. This list includes recommended items such as sleep comfort bralettes for convenience during nighttime feeds, supportive yet comfy tank tops, and Momcozy bras for daily wear. For cold weather, long-sleeve nursing shirts, warm pajamas, and soft lounge pants with a supportive waistband are…

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  • Getting Outside With Your Little One In The Winter

    Struggling to enjoy walks with a newborn in winter, a mother shares tips that eased the process. She recommends using rain covers for infant seats or strollers, appropriate baby attire like snowsuits or jackets, and accessories such as fuzzy blankets, beanies, and mittens. She also suggests clip-on toys for the baby and warm gloves for…

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  • How To Make Money At Home & Raise Your Own Babies

    By default you are a busy person as a mom. Your kids want and need a lot of your attention and time. Whether you are currently a stay at home mom or working, home school or have your kids in school, have older kids or little babies… they take a lot of work. Between play…

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  • Amazing & Comfortable Maternity Must-Haves To Best Outfit Your Wardrobe

    Pregnant with limited budget and local maternity shopping options, the writer shares her journey and recommends must-haves for comfort. She lauds Bearsland Shirts for softness, comfort in maternity underwear and shapewear, versatile dresses for multiple occasions, and a favorite light sweatshirt. The writer emphasizes the importance of maternity clothes that support a changing body.

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  • Why Having A Home Birth Was So Important To Me As A First Time Mom

    Having a home birth is never something I expected to actually do. I thought about it a few times in a “that would be cool if it wasn’t super dangerous” kind of way.  I’m not really sure how I got that message into my head but I know that I am not the only one.…

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  • My Top 5 Necessary Products For Postpartum Care

    I had a good number of things available and prepared for Postpartum. Until you are in it and your body has gone through the process of delivering a baby, you won’t actually know what it is that you want, need, and like. There were some things I thought I was going to hate and ended…

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  • 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Baby Arrived

    Having been involved in so many of my nieces and nephews’ lives since the moment they arrived, I felt like I had enough down to feel fairly confident having my own baby.  In some ways that was true. I knew how to change diapers and dress my baby. I knew different calming techniques and how…

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