During this time in quarantine with my family, I’ve been trying to come up with ways to keep our toddler busy doing something fun and creative. I don’t know about yours, but our little one has a thing for snacks ( like mama ) and animals. So these animal face snacks were a no brainer. I printed out these photos below and had all the ingredients out for him to make his own. Depending on age, they may need your assistance. Here’s how to do it!
Read MoreQuarantine and snack alllll day if you want to because this recipe for frozen yogurt bark is not only healthy but delicious! For super stressed out mamas I included a much needed unhealthy version * this recipe is great for nursing moms too! * When snack time rolls around, ( which seems like every other hour these days) my little one is usually already foraging through cabinets to find something to eat. When I don’t give him snacks that are ready to eat, then we make them! Some days I like to get a little more creative with snack time and make a homemade treat. On those days, I stick with recipes that are simple enough for my toddler to make with me. If you want easy, healthy and tasty then you’ll love this recipe for Fruity Frozen Yogurt Bark.
Read MoreMamas and mamas to be...great news! it’s time for Monday mock-tails! Do the most important thing on your list, and then, bra off, hair up, mocktail poured, candle lit, inner peace achieved. This recipe is a great way to start your Monday whether you are expecting, just had a baby, or have a family of 6. But don’t just take our word for it, try it for yourself!
Read MoreWe all know how important nutrition is during pregnancy, but what about after it all? After delivering a baby, whether naturally or by c-section (your’e superwoman either way), your body is healing, recovering and starting to produce milk. The proper nutrition is key for recovery and milk production. These energy bites are filled with all the proper nutrition that you will need during pregnancy and postpartum!
Read MoreWhat does Healthier Chocolate Cake taste like you ask? Well, it’s like a double chocolate chip banana moist muffin! ZERO refined sugar, no butter, no oil and no regrets! Why? Because here at I.A.M we know that a healthy mom is a happy and more energized mom. So instead we use bananas, greek yogurt and honey!
Read MoreThere is something that absolutely no one will ever talk to you about when you become a mom and that is postpartum anxiety. We’ve all heard of postpartum depression, but when I got hit with anxiety, I thought I was the only one going through it. Most questions I asked my husband started with what if this, what if that? Thats when I realized I was sounding like a broken record.
Read MoreAs the first blog post I found it appropriate to share my personal story and how It’s A Mom came to life. Of all the things I have been through in my life, giving birth to my son was by far the most real experience I have ever had. Real as in beautiful, scary, painful and empowering all at once. Self love and nourishment during this time is crucial to being the mom that you’ve always imagined - the best that you possibly can be.
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