There is one thing we can agree on, all moms are busy. Whether you are a stay at home mom or a working mom, diapers need to be changed, kids need to be fed and laundry needs to be done. When we get caught up in the chaos we may often feel alone.
I’ve learned that listening to podcasts are a way to stay connected in today’s modern motherhood world. We hear adult voices and learn things all while we continue being a mom.
They are great to listen to on your commute or while you’re washing dishes while the kids nap.
Here are a few podcasts that I enjoy and think you will too as a modern mom. There are so many podcasts, you are garaunteed to find something that fits your interests.
“On Forever35, LA-based writers and friends Doree Shafrir and Kate Spencer dive into the self-care practices that we all text our friends about — from which serums their using right now and whether drugstore mascara is as good as the fancy stuff, to finding a great therapist, navigating the challenges of friendship, and what they’re making for dinner. No topic is off-limits, and Doree and Kate get into it with humor, honesty, and authenticity.”
This podcast is for any girl that has grown up in the 90’s and early 2000’s! It is nostalgia overload while they dissect teen magazines such as YM, Seventeen, Teen People and more!
I can do a whole blog post on true crime podcasts alone, (and who knows, maybe one day I will) but this one is perfect if you want dip your toes into the true crime world.Their stories are fascinating, but also not too gory or gruesome. Plus, they seem like awesome moms I would want to hang out with!
This podcasts is about the power to change diet culture – one voice at a time. In this podcast it features people from all walks of life about their journey to a better wellbeing. From food to family to sex, you never know what will come up in an episode.
“Chrissy Powers is a licensed therapist, photographer, blogger and mother that discusses all things: Marriage, Motherhood, Career, Lifestyle. Sure, Babe is all about relationships, accepting who you are and living the life you are meant to live.”
Love a good mystery? Each episode of this podcast assigns the listener with a new case that’s based on real true crimes. From there, the story unfolds and you’ll have to use your detective skills to solve the case. You’ll interrogate suspects, piece together evidence and scour distinct crime scenes to track down murderers that might be hiding in plain sight. Not gonna lie, it’s a lot of fun to try and solve!
We’ve watched her grow from Laguna Beach to The Hills, so why not get some great advice from Lauren Conrad? She shares tips for all aspects of life—style, beauty, parenting, relationships, entertaining, wellness and more.
With host Leena Lamos, you will get to know amazing mothers who are bravely sharing their motherhood journey, shifting the rhetoric about motherhood, using mindfulness and spirituality as non-negotiables, and showing up every day as their most authentic selves. I have had the pleasure to talk with Leena a few times, and she is just so empowering and inspirational!
This hilarious podcast has everything from celebrity gossip to what you should be watching on TV to news that you can bare to listen to. You’ll also get to hear The Betches give advice to listeners about love, friendship, and more in “Dear Betch”.
Created by one of my favorite young adult authors when I was a teen, I am pleased to share that Hilary Frank now has a parenting podcast. It has stories about the surprises and absurdities of raising other humans—and being raised by them.
This awesome podcasts includes self development, health and wellness, culture, spirituality, and entrepreneurship. What else can you ask for in a podcast?!
“The Motherly Podcast brings honest conversations with some of the world’s most interesting mothers—entrepreneurs, actresses, politicians and authors—straight to you. Get ready to feel inspired, energized, understood and seen like never before. Their podcast guests are redefining motherhood, courageously sharing their diverse experiences and using their voices to uplift and inspire women.”
“The Anxiety Coaches Podcast is a relaxing and inspiring show bringing you lifestyle changes to calm your nervous system and help you heal Anxiety, Panic and PTSD for life!”
“Style Your Mind is a podcast for success-driven women who want to design their thoughts, empower themselves, and build a beautiful life and career. Hosted by bestselling personal development author and entrepreneur Cara Alwill Leyba, this show is for every woman on the edge of change who is ready to reinvent herself, elevate her thinking, and transform her life.”
“The fun podcast covers an array of topics, with each host bringing their own areas of expertise to the conversation – Delanie often provides career and relationship advice, Kelsey is a beauty guru and feng shui advocate, and Taylor is a great resource for maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle. The hosts are hilariously candid and are often joined by expert guests in their respective fields.”
News flash! Getting your resources from Facebook may not be the best way you obtain news. NPR’s Up First is considered to be unbiased, and is quick so you are not consuming your whole day with it. First Up covers three three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News — in 10 minutes. Available weekdays by 6 a.m. ET
Need some help understanding the news that you are consuming? ‘Skimm This’ breaks down the most important stories of the day and explains why they matter all in about 10-15 minutes. Every Monday-Friday at 5pm ET.
I can go on with my list, but I suggest if you haven’t heard any, take a look for yourself! Literally type in your favorite thing to do and I am sure something will pop up for you!
If you are an avid podcast listener share with me your shows! I am always up for a good listen.
I know, I know… As if listening to old wives tales about pregnancy and pregnancy itself weren’t challenging, now you have to face its remains. Mom belly definitely isn’t helping this whole process, but that’s just what it is – it’s a process and we all go through it.
Don’t hate it, don’t feel bad about it and please don’t beat yourself up because you have a mom belly. It’s your scar that is telling the world “Look how amazing I am, I brought life to this planet! Hey world, this is my contribution to you!”
If you wish to lose it, there are ways to do so and until you reach your destination, I have a few tips that helped me and I hope will be of use to you as well on how to ‘cover it up’.
1. Shirts
The first tip is to make sure that you are wearing shirts that have prints on it. This is because when you are wearing a top with a print on it instead of wearing a solid color, then they are going to help to draw the attention away from your middle section that might be bulging.
You just need to make sure that you don’t have a flower centered on your belly button because people will notice your belly even more.
2. Jeans
The second tip is to wear mom jeans. They are not going to be as bad as you might think. This is because the mom jeans are going to fit over the belly button so that you will be able to suck in your belly. Therefore, you are not going to have to suck it in yourself. They are even going to have a little panel inside of them that will help to tighten up the belly. Plus, these jeans are not going to cost you a lot of money especially if you can find them on sale.
3. Flowy
The third tip is to wear shirts or dresses that are flowy. They are going to be very comfortable. During the winter months, you will be able to wear a thick pair of leggings or tights under them so that you will be able to stay warm.
This is especially true if you pair them up with some boots. The skirts should have an elastic waistline so that they will not cut off your circulation if you have a little bit of a belly. Plus, if you lose weight, you will still be able to wear these skirts and dresses.
4. Loose
The fourth tip is to wear loose blouses. After you have had a baby, then you will need to put the skin tight attire behind you. This is especially true if you have had a lot of problems losing and gaining weight.
It is very important that you don’t wear clothing that is going to hug your belly fat. If you are trying to hide a belly that might be protruding, then you will need to wear a loose blouse that is attractive.
5. Black
The fifth tip is to make sure that you have a lot of black inside of your closet. This is going to be a very slimming color to you when you are trying to lose some of your baby weight.
It is definitely need to be an essential in your closet after you have had a baby.
6. Gaucho Pants
The sixth tip is to wear gaucho pants. Even though they might not be in style anymore but if you are comfortable in them, then it should not matter. A lot of people are going to want to wear these types of pants while they are pregnant because of how comfortable they are going to be as your belly changes.
There are going to be some days after you have had the baby where you are still going to look like you might be pregnant. You want to make sure that you are not wearing any clothing that you make it like you were hiding it. Therefore, if you can find these types of pants anywhere, they are definitely going to be worth the money.
7. Jewelry
The seventh tip is to make sure that you wear some trendy jewelry. There are a lot of people who are going to wear the same jewelry no matter what clothes that they are wearing.
This might even include the same clothes and shoes that you have been wearing for years. Make sure that you are not too cheap to buy more or buying jewelry that looks cheap.
This is because when you are wearing a nice piece of jewelry, people’s eyes will be directed to your face instead of your middle section that you don’t feel comfortable showing.
8. Belly band
The eighth tip is to wear a belly band or splint. You are not going to have to spend a lot of money in order to get a belly band. Plus, it is going to be well worth all of the money that you are planning on spending on it.
Most of the time, you will be able to find them at a wellness store. The belly band can help to minimize your tummy after the baby, but it can also help to pull together any of the extra skin that you might have once you have delivered the baby.
This is also true of the diastasis that will need to heal properly. If not, it can have a very negative impact on your health.
9. Sling
The ninth tip is to wear your baby inside a baby carrier or sling. Not only is this going to be good for bonding with your baby but it is also going to be convenient.
Just think when you are holding your body on your mom belly, no one is going to notice the belly because all they are going to be looking at is the baby.
10. Maternity Clothes
The tenth tip is to continue to wear your maternity clothes even after you have had the baby. It might not be the ideal thing to do but you want to be comfortable when you are taking care of the baby.
Plus, you know that they are going to fit you for a little while after the baby is born. It is going to help to hide some of the things that don’t feel comfortable showing.
11. Shapewear
The last tip is to wear some type of shapewear. There is a good chance that you are going to get too hot in the tight bodysuit but it is better to wear the high waisted shaping briefs. Most of the time, if you have had a c-section, then you are going to feel a little bit of pressure on the scars that can be tender. The shaping briefs help to hold the loose skin and protect the scars.
That’s it. I hope my experience with mom clothes will be of use to you. But I also want to add something for all of you struggling to accept your post-baby body – what you did is amazing and you should love your body for everything it endured.
Love the miracle you made and thank your body for being strong to make it happen.
Author’s bio:
My name is Ivana Davies and I’m an educator turned stay-at-home mom to a beautiful 7 year old girl and a playful 5 year old boy. Since I didn’t have a clue about raising kids, I had to learn it all in a hard way. I managed to find so much information online, and that inspired me to turn to blogging to share my experiences and struggles as a mom. Being a mom is not easy. In fact, in can sometimes be pretty isolating. My blog, Find Your Mom Tribe, is here to help you connect with other moms, as well as to share mom hacks, information, and tools to help you on this parenting journey. You can catch up with us on Facebook and Pinterest.
Franco and I have been watching lots of cooking and baking shows on TV and he has been loving it. The only downfall is that he wants to make everything he sees, and I am not the best cook.
I know how to cook and bake a handful of things but that’s as far as my creativity goes. The other night I wanted to cook something fun with Franco, but also not mess it up.
I created this yummy sweet and salty treat that was just perfect and had all the elements I wanted: Halloween themed, easy to make, easy for Franco to help, and delicious!
This recipe is great to make with kids because it requires a lot of scooping, measuring and counting. It’s easy to follow directions makes it fun and mess free with your little ones!
This Spooky Halloween Trail Mix is the perfect snack to have while watching Halloween movies or to bring to a party.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a microwave safe bowl, melt butter and mix with brown sugar. Once it is combined add cake batter flavoring. Mix until smooth.
In a large mixing bowl, mix Bugles, cereal and pretzels. Pour butter mixture and stir everything together until evenly coated.
Spread cereal mixture evenly on the cooking sheet. Bake for a total of 20 minutes stirring the mixture halfway.
Remove from oven and cool completely. Add candy corn pumpkins, M&Ms and sugar eyes. Stir together and keep in air tight container.
Franco snuck in some bites while helping mix the dry ingredients together!
If you want to omit the butter mixture and baking, you can certainly just add all ingredients together for a dry mix. This cuts the time and calories! It is your choice because both ways are delicious.
I hope you find this recipe easy to make and enjoy it during the Halloween season! You can switch it up each holiday or add other treats such as peanuts, chocolate chips, raisons etc. Get creative with it and let me know what you think!
Spooky Halloween Trail Mix
This recipe is easy to make with little ones and a great snack for movie nights or a Halloween party!
I say this often, I wish there were more hours in a day.
When my head hits the pillow at night, I am unable to look back and see what I did all day because it all happens so fast. Since becoming a mother there have been a few things I needed to give up including expensive beauty routines. Not only does it become too pricey, I just simply do not have the time or energy to go somewhere and get pampered like I used to. I am a huge advocate for self-care and making sure I put myself first so I can be the best mother for Franco, so I needed to compromise on how to still keep my routine going.
I want to share with you a self-care beauty tip you can do at home and feel like a pro doing it. If you want to reduce scars wrinkles and even cellulite, derma rolling, also known as micro needling is for you!
Derma rolling exfoliates and reduces build up in the skin and helps products such as creams and serums absorb into the skin easily. Although it looks intimidating because a bunch of little needles are rolling into your face, don’t be because the needles are so tiny you will not feel a thing.
Roll the tool in sections. Roll slowly and gently on your forehead, nose, cheeks and neck. Do each part of your face multiple times before moving on to the next area, lifting the roller when moving to each section of your face.
When you are finished, wash your hands and apply the hyaluronic serum to your face again. If you want to apply some aloe as well to control redness and swelling you can do that also.
Sterilize your roller and once it is dry you can put it away.
A few tips for this procedure to be effective is drink lots of water, stay out of the sun for a few days after applying and do not wear makeup for about 12 hours after use. It is also not recommended if you currently have any acne or open wounds on your skin.
You can start off slowly by rolling once a week and increase the more comfortable you get. This is not an instant fix and will certainly take time to see results!
Derma rollers come in different sizes so be sure to check which one if for you. I used .25mm which boosts my absorption into my skin for creams and serums. Other sizes will help with wrinkles and scars. Also know that this tool is not just for your face, you can use on your legs or anywhere else where you have problem areas.
I hope this post helped encourage you to continue self-care even if you have no time and money! I can assure that you will feel amazing after you try derma rolling and not even break your bank!
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