My favorite gifts to give an expecting Momma are BOOKS! I think reading to your child is one of the most important things you can do, and starting their library as early as possible is ideal. Board books are my absolute favorite…they are perfect for little hands, and sooo much harder for those little hands...

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How To Survive Flying SOLO With A Baby

by Shawna | MISHMASH MOMMY

After my daughter was born, the family couldn’t wait to meet her! Naturally. The hard thing about this is that all of our family lived several hours away. My husband’s family was about 6 hours away, so that was fairly easy to drive. Of course, with a new baby and multiple stops for feedings, that...

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Transitioning From Corporate Life To Stay At Home Mom

by Shawna | MISHMASH MOMMY

In a former life, I was a traveling sales rep. That was only a year and a half ago, yet it feels like a lifetime. I fixed my hair. Every day. I wore heels. Every day. I was in a different town nearly every day. I met new people, and had interesting “adult” conversations every...

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12 Ways To Save Money As A Stay At Home Mom (or any Mom, really)

by Shawna | MISHMASH MOMMY

It’s not cheap to run a household these days. Of course, you have your rent/mortgage, utility bills, and car payments, but there are so many expenses that come with having kids. Maybe it’s an unexpected trip to the ER to check out that cut from falling off the bed, uniform/travel/tournament costs for baseball season,...

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15 Baby Shower Gifts That Are Actually Useful

by Shawna | MISHMASH MOMMY

New babies are so much fun to shop for! All those cute clothes, fluffy stuffed animals, and itty bitty everything are just irresistible. Those things are all great, but here are some even better gift ideas that will guarantee a big thank you from Mom! (Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my link, I...

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When The Baby Blues Don’t Go Away

by Shawna | MISHMASH MOMMY

You hear the stories, read the articles, and think, “I feel so bad for them, but that just won’t happen to me” While I was pregnant, I participated in a Centering Pregnancy group, where we met twice a month, then weekly as our due dates neared. I credit this group, led by an amazing midwife,...

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