If you follow me on Instagram, you saw that Raylee and I made these whole wheat cookies recently. They are my favorites! My mother-in-law always makes them and keeps bags of them in her freezer. I love eating them straight from the freezer, especially in the summertime. I really wanted to make a big batch of these to keep in our freezer before Ruthi arrives. I knew they would be a great pick-me-up type snack for me to quickly and easily grab between motherhood duties. Plus, since they contain oats I figure they can only help with lactation. These cookies are made with whole wheat flour, Continue Reading
Archives for July 2019
8 Freezer Meals to Make Before Baby Arrives
Ya'll know I like to feel prepared before having a baby ... or actually any time! But especially right before such a huge change and life transition. Last time I was pregnant, a friend asked me if I'd like to do freezer meals together. We made several, and it was so helpful to have those meals tucked away and ready to use when we needed them. Now that I know how hard postpartum can be, I knew I wanted to make freezer meals again. When you haven't slept in days (or maybe even weeks) and the last thing you feel like doing is cooking, freezer meals can be a lifesaver! This time, I asked a Continue Reading
Things to Stock Up on Before Baby Arrives
The last thing I'm going to want to do when I'm knee-deep in postpartum "bliss" with a toddler and newborn is run to the store because I realize I'm out of toothpaste. That's why I like to stock up on household goods before the baby comes. I try to think of anything and everything we may need or run out of and buy a few extras when I'm in my third trimester. Items to Stock Up On Here are some ideas for items you may want to stock up on before that sweet newborn is keeping you up all night. Toilet paper Pads Hand soap Makeup remover Any makeup you may run out of in the next month Continue Reading