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7 Things I’d Do Differently with Hyperemesis Gravidarum
One of my greatest joys in life is cheap street food when traveling. And admittedly, I’m not as discerning as I should be about food safety when I roll up to a street stand. I’ve gotten food poisoning way less often than I should have, and honestly, it is has given me a bit of…
My Hyperemesis Gravidarum Story
Looking for hyperemesis gravidarum stories? I remember all too well suddenly being very sick and seeking out the experiences of other women with hypemeresis. Below you’ll find my hyperemesis story, where I share what it is like living with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). I’m a two-time HG survivor who experienced hospitalizations, a PICC line and daily…
18 Ways to Save Money During Pregnancy
Getting ready for a new baby? Check out these 18 ways to save money when pregnant. Saving money when pregnant is one of the most important ways to prepare for a new baby. Pregnancy is not cheap. My pregnancy added a lot of new expenses to my budget like maternity clothes, baby gear and prenatal….
7 Winning Tips for Selling on Facebook Marketplace Revealed
Are you selling on Facebook Marketplace? Check out these 7 tips for selling on Facebook Marketplace and make more sales today. As a self-confessed Facebook enthusiast with over four years of experience in studying trends and strategies on the platform, I have to say – I absolutely love Facebook Marketplace. Despite the platform’s privacy and…
April 2020: Monthly Baby Expenses – $115 Saved
Checking back in with another Monthly Baby Expenses Report. Each month I report on our baby budget and detail how much we spent on baby-related costs. I also give a breakdown of how much we saved during the month compared to buying new. You can find all the reports here: Monthly Baby Costs and Savings…
12 Ways to Save Money on Baby Wipes
Looking to save money on baby wipes? Read on to learn 10 ways to save on your baby wipe stash. When I studied abroad in Tanzania, baby wipes were like gold. The running water was erratic at best, and baby wipe baths were a respectable way to get clean. To get your baby wipe stash…
Has the Pandemic Changed Baby Spending?
Last week, the U.S. Department of Commerce released data on last month’s retail sales and, not surprisingly, they aren’t pretty. As the world waits at home for the COVID-19 pandemic to run it’s course, the global economy has ground to a halt. The New York Times repeatedly used the word ‘catastrophic‘ in their reporting on…
60 Bed Rest Activities That’ll Make You Forget Boredom
Looking for ideas of what to do on bed rest? Below you’ll find tips and things to do while on bedrest from my personal experience spending over 15 months on bed rest during my pregnancies. Bed rest is isolating, scary and, let’s be real, boring. I hope my experience can help make your bedridden time…
