JayDee VykoukalGoing for a walk or strolling around the block can be relaxing, especially when pregnant. However, even a short walk can feel like an arduous journey if you don’t have the right shoes. With the crazy weight gain (thanks to the weird pregnancy cravings) and pressure on your lower body, finding the best shoes for…
JayDee VykoukalAt some point, as a society, we decided that kids like bland processed foods rather than flavorful “adult” food and fresh product. Of course, some kids- just like adults- lean toward these types of foods, but the overarching assumption isn’t doing our kids any favors. In fact, traditional kids’ foods that you often find in…
JayDee VykoukalOkay, maybe some do! But that’s not all… If you’re a mom, this story might sound familiar: A special day meant to celebrate you (think a birthday, Mother’s day, or Valentine’s day) turns into juggling a hundred activities to help your kids and partner “celebrate.” For example, my sister-in-law recently baked an elaborate cake to…
JayDee VykoukalWhen was the last time you had a romantic date night out? You can’t recall it, can you? It was the same for me. As a mom going out for a date night might be a real challenge for many reasons (finances, the ages of your children, family support, childcare support, etc.). But not having…
JayDee VykoukalMy daughter LOVES science. She’ll sit around all day watching national geographic and reading books about space, human anatomy, animals, and beyond. She may only be in pre-K, but she’s itching for more of a learning challenge these days. While I love my daughter’s thirst for learning, finding easy ways to keep her engaged can…
JayDee VykoukalIf you’re a first-time mom who just found out you’re pregnant (congrats mama!), it’s time to figure out what foods to avoid during early pregnancy. It’s a good idea to question the foods you eat because while some foods seem harmless they might not be good for your growing fetus, particularly during early pregnancy. I…