by Margarita Valbuena | Oct 3, 2017 | Community, expectations, Family, Postpartum, Real Talk Tuesday
Last week, I spent quite a bit of time explaining why we should log off and check-in to daily, face-to-face human interaction with other adults. So, why are we still here? Because we live in the real world and the internet is here to stay. If you’ve taken a...
by Margarita Valbuena | Sep 26, 2017 | Community, expectations, Family, parenting, Postpartum, Real Talk Tuesday
You’re about to have a baby. Maybe it’s your first baby, maybe even your second, third or fourth baby. The Overwhelm has a firm grip on you. Your friends and family have oodles of unsolicited advice. Enjoy every moment! Don’t forget the *expensive baby gear product...
by Margarita Valbuena | Aug 1, 2017 | Community, expectations, Family, parenting, Real Talk Tuesday, women
In the past couple weeks, 3 of my close friends – on 3 separate occasions – gave me an incredible gift. While unexpected, it was much needed. I promise I’ll fill you in on the gift, but first: My kids have watched Moana approximately a dozen times in the...
by Margarita Valbuena | Oct 18, 2016 | parenting, Postpartum, Postpartum doula, Real Talk Tuesday, Self-Care
I posted this list last week on our Facebook page, but allow me to describe each item here, in depth, as well as introduce you to the sixth and most important factor in a positive postpartum experience. *Fair warning, this is a bullshit free zone.* First: The...
by Margarita Valbuena | Jul 26, 2016 | Community, Family, Family fun, Favorites
We love the urban lifestyle, but a little nature is always good for the soul. Check out our favorite parks south of the Loop that also provide tranquil, natural landscapes in the midst of our bustling midwest metropolis. Burnham Park: Spanning 600 acres of lakeshore...
