I have two Haakaa pumps that I use often to collect my breastmilk. I typically tandem feed my twins, so I rarely wear one while I am breastfeeding. I wear the Haakaas after I breastfeed my babies to keep stimulating my body to create more milk.
I store my breastmilk in 4oz Mason jars in the fridge and freezer. I love the 4oz size because they easily stack on each other, and they do not take up a lot of space in the fridge.
There are times when I neglect my morning routine. Weekends are often times for later mornings and, as a result, more people about the house which doesn't lend itself to that quiet time with God. Vacation is another time when my routine is just off.
Making Kombucha is quite simple, and the only unique ingredient is the SCOBY, but once you have it, you are golden! Kombucha is tangy, fizzy and has several health benefits.
Even after I got the most important things out of the way, my maiden name seemed to come out of the woodwork months later, just when I thought I changed my name everywhere. Here is a list of the things I am talking about:
Do not lower your standards because you feel like you are going to miss the boat, or there is nothing else out there. If you or your Real Estate agent sense some red flags-do not ignore them. Patience will only help you in the long run.
Each year I create goals for the new year that I wish to accomplish. In my hospitality courses in college, one of the principles that was ingrained in my mind was SMART goals. This stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-based.
Organization expert Marie Kondo says, “Can you truthfully say that you treasure something buried so deeply in a closet or drawer that you have forgotten its existence?
Where do you begin? I would say start small. The brain actually releases dopamine with small wins. According to Psychology Today, dopamine is linked with motivation.
Benjamin Franklin undoubtedly was an expert on money management. One of his financial quotes is “Rather go to bed without dinner than to rise in debt.”
It is important to note that cheap clothes do not mean quality. Whenever I shop second hand, I pay attention to the clothing brand, which says a lot about its reputation and durability.
I prefer using products that are on the less expensive side. There are some amazing makeup and skincare products that do wonders for you at a fraction of the cost.
How many of us have been lured in by some commercial or advertisement claiming to provide incredible weight loss results? It can be tempting to shell out some cash in hopes to get the results we crave. Sadly, most of these “lose-weight-fast” schemes do not work, or they do not last.
Keep your standards high, and don’t be willing to settle. It can be easy to ignore red flags because you really like someone. Ask yourself-can I live with this trait for the rest of my life?
