Are you an exhausted twin mom looking for answers? I've got you mama! Not long ago I was right there with you, sleep deprived and desperate for help! Sleep training our twins is the BEST thing we ever did for our babies, our marriage and our mental well being. And guess what? With determination and ...
Exclusively Pumping For Twins
One of my biggest accomplishments as a twin mom and the thing I am most proud of is exclusively pumping for 19 months. 19 MONTHS! It fills me with so much joy to look back and realize all of the difficulties I overcame during my journey and that I continued to pump. I want to share my exclusively ...
The First Two Weeks Home With Twins
The first two weeks home with twins is a learning process for you and your babies. It's all about finding your rhythm. Jesse and I were very lucky to have a lot of support at home; having people who can help for those first two weeks is my number one recommendation for you. There are a ton of things ...
Identical Twins Birth Story
Did you have a birth plan when you were pregnant? I didn't have a formal one for my twin birth but I definitely had specific things in my head that I wanted to happen (skin on skin immediately, breast feeding, etc.). I filled out a sheet at my OB's office about my birth wishes and we talked about it ...
Twin Newborn Essentials
After finding out I was having identical (mono di) twins my mind immediately went into planning mode; cue the lists, books, blogs, registries, Pinterest boards, etc. I knew that most of this twin pregnancy, birth and newborn stage was going to be out of my control but the one thing I COULD control ...
Surprise! I’m pregnant with twins
I got my positive pregnancy test in July 2017 and my husband and I went in for our first ultrasound at the beginning of August (I was around 6 weeks pregnant which was very early). Little did we know that we were in for the (BEST) surprise of our life! We had just been through a TON of ultrasounds ...
Holiday Side Dish: Green Beans with Brown Butter Topping
Are you looking for a simple but delicious recipe for a holiday meal? I've got just the holiday side dish: green beans with brown butter topping. Not only is this dish SUPER easy to make, it's sure to be crowd-pleaser. Green beans are one of my favorite vegetables but the brown butter topping is ...
Zucchini Noodles with Pumpkin Seed Pesto
It's the most beautiful time of year in Maine, Fall! The leaves are changing color, the air is cooler, gardens are winding down and seasonal recipes are emerging. The end of the summer months left us with an abundance of tomatoes, zucchinis, squash, basil, cucumbers and carrots from our raised ...
Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies
'Tis the season for all of the yummy and festive treats! This is one of my favorite holiday cookie recipes because it's pretty healthy and definitely delicious. We made these gluten free gingerbread cookies last year a few times because they were such a hit! You can either make this dough into cute ...
Spooky Green Halloween Smoothie
It’s the beginning of the holiday season and I’m excited to start it off with a fun Halloween-themed recipe! My girls are big smoothie lovers and drink one almost everyday. I love a good smoothie too, especially because I can fill it full of healthy ingredients (for me and them)! This festive green ...
After School Snack: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
It's back to school season and moms everywhere are scrambling to get back to a normal routine. After a fun-filled summer, transitioning to the everyday rush of getting out the door on time, school drop-off and everything else can be hectic. My girls are still home this year but I wanted to come up ...
Fueling Summer With Milk-Based Berry Popsicles
Are you hanging onto the last few glorious moments of summer? I have the perfect summertime snack for you and your kids to enjoy: milk-based berry popsicles! They are refreshing, easy to make and will fuel the last of your summer fun before Fall arrives! Disclosure: this post is sponsored by ...
