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Real Motherhood Tips & Experiences

Real Motherhood Tips & Experiences

Motherhood is both the best thing I have ever done as well as the hardest. It’s rewarding, scary, and sometimes bittersweet.

And the truth is, there’s a lot of ways to rock motherhood but not one perfect one. I spent too much time with my first feeling guilty in some way and with my second I realized what a useless emotion that was.

What I’ve learned in the last five years is that we all parent differently- and that’s awesome! My goal with this section is to give you some ideas on how to accomplish something in a different way than you might of thought while sharing my experiences (and fails) along the way.

 

I am super passionate about doing my best to raise healthy kids. I think all moms want the best for our kids but there’s so much out there that it can be overwhelming.

So my advice is to take it with a grain of salt, try and see which aspects work and which don’t and know that at the end of the day you’re still doing amazing.

 

Parenting Tips

I am not a parenting expert, I’m just a mom of two trying to rock this motherhood thing. But I think that each and every one of us could teach something to another mom!

We all do things differently and that’s why motherhood is awesome.

It’s my goal with this section to share ideas, new ways of learning, and the moments in motherhood we won’t forget.

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What You’ll Find In This Section

  • Parenting tips you may not have tried
  • Activities for kids (mostly young kids)
  • Toys or products we’ve found super useful
  • Tips to boost kids’ health
  • Moments of motherhood that we all experience

 

My most popular posts in this area include:

  • 8 Ways To Stop Toddler Tantrums
  • A moms guide to raising healthy kids
  • How to use cloth diapers

It is my wish for you that we remember that we’re all in this motherhood thing together. There are hundreds of different ways to do something, so let’s work together to raise happy, healthy kids.

 

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5 Healthy Hiking Snacks- Kid Friendly! With the nice weather comes lots of time spent outdoors (hopefully playing in dirt!), on trails and generally working up an appetite!  Not only do you need snacks to keep you fueled and energized but you also need to pack light. Which is why these healthy hiking snacks are portable and easily consumed. Getting the family out for a ... Read More

Last updated on 07/06/2019

Last Updated on Jan 14th, 2021 fitasamamabear

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Amazing Outdoor Summer Activities For Toddlers (easy & cheap!) Keep your days simple and rock these outdoor summer activities for toddlers! These summer activity ideas require little to no planning and are cost-effective. Keep your pre-schooler and toddlers entertained screen-free by playing outside with simple games and challenges. This time last year, the weather ... Read More

Last updated on 01/14/2021

Last Updated on Dec 16th, 2020 fitasamamabear

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Outdoor Spring Activities For Toddlers No planning required for these outdoor spring activities for toddlers (or pre-schoolers!). These spring activities inspire imagination, play, and are completely screen-free. Let the adventure begin! Living in Canada means that I’m a wicked snow driver, I adore mid-February vacations and by the time April rolls around, I am BEGGING ... Read More

Last updated on 12/16/2020

Last Updated on Sep 4th, 2020 fitasamamabear

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How To Use Cloth Diapers - The Basics (Everyday Tips You're Overlooking) Making the choice to use cloth diapers can be overwhelming, especially for a first-time mom. There's a lot of benefits to using cloth diapers but there are also a lot of systems to think of when thinking of how to use cloth diapers. This read will help you navigate through the basics of using ... Read More

Last updated on 09/04/2020

Last Updated on Aug 3rd, 2020 fitasamamabear

The Best Hip Exercises While Pregnant (to prepare for labor and postpartum) Use these hip exercises while pregnant to reduce pregnancy-related pain as well as prepare your body for labor. Pregnancy hip exercises should be low-impact and help the mom to be feel good, not place extra pressure on her. Glute exercises are beneficial as a new mom and hip exercises when pregnant ... Read More

Last updated on 08/03/2020

Last Updated on Mar 6th, 2020 fitasamamabear

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4 Must-Do Pregnancy Exercises Staying fit while pregnant is no easy feat! And will I don't believe in having fitness goals during pregnancy (though the fit mindset was definitely a struggle for me during pregnancy), I do believe in making use of pregnancy exercises to prepare for the postpartum period! For some women, exercising while pregnant is still a taboo subject ... Read More

Last updated on 03/06/2020

Last Updated on Dec 16th, 2020 fitasamamabear

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10 Activities For Toddlers While Breastfeeding Baby Use these activities for toddlers while breastfeeding to keep your toddler busy and you sane. These toddler activities require some but very little planning and will help entertain your toddler while you breastfeed the babe. It's no secret that having two little ones around is crazy at the best of times. But when you ... Read More

Last updated on 12/16/2020

Last Updated on May 26th, 2020 fitasamamabear

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30 Minute Total Body Pre-Natal Workout If you're pregnant or hoping to be expecting soon, you may be wondering how best to stay active while pregnant! Working out, no matter what you preferred workout style is, comes with significant benefits for both mom and baby (check it out here). This pre-natal workout targets the entire body and is great in any trimester! While ... Read More

Last updated on 05/26/2020

Last Updated on Nov 4th, 2020 fitasamamabear

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How To Safely Exercise In The Third Trimester Of Pregnancy Finally into your third trimester of pregnancy? Learn the best (and safest) way to exercise in the third trimester of pregnancy. For this area in your pregnancy fitness journey, you'll need to adjust a lot so use these third trimester workout tips to help you stay healthy and safe. If you were active during the first ... Read More

Last updated on 11/04/2020

Last Updated on Jan 18th, 2021 fitasamamabear

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10 Awesome Safe Pregnancy Exercises For All Trimesters Use these safe pregnancy exercises to stay active during pregnancy. These pregnancy-safe exercises can be used in all trimesters and are a great start to staying fit, active, and healthy while expecting! Plus, scroll down to find some safe pregnancy workouts to include in your routine! Many expecting moms feel a ... Read More

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Hey There! I’m Shelby, a Certified Strength Coach (CSCS) and certified nutrition coach (PN) in everyday life as well as mama to two beautiful girls! I’m a chronic foodie, workout junkie and feeder of stray cats. I love heavy lifting but am a firm believer that as a mama you’ve got to do whatever the hell that works FOR YOU and I’m here to give you a few ideas. I believe food is fuel but indulgences are a must because well, as you’ll see… I’m a chocolate fiend!

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