Health, Wellness, & Nutrition, Jessica's Health Journey, Pregnancy & Motherhood

Third Trimester Recap: How I’m Feeling, How I’m Preparing, Birthing in a Pandemic, and More

Well, here we are! Wrapping up my pregnancy series with my third trimester update. If you missed my First Trimester Recap and Second Trimester Recap, you can read them by clicking on those links. As I write this, I’m actually already 9 months postpartum. I had meant to write this sooner, but well, life has...

January 25, 2021

Health, Wellness, & Nutrition, Jessica's Health Journey, Pregnancy & Motherhood

My Second Trimester Recap: Symptoms, Cravings, Mental Health, Favorite Products, Exercise, and More

Whoa! Hello, 3rd trimester! How did we get here so fast? I seriously cannot believe how fast this pregnancy is flying by. As I write this, I’m already close to 30 weeks, so I thought it best that I sit down and type up my 2nd Trimester Recap post before I forget all that happened...

February 18, 2020

Health, Wellness, & Nutrition, Jessica's Health Journey, Pregnancy & Motherhood

My First Trimester Recap: Symptoms, Food, Mental Health, Exercise, Supplements, and More

If you saw my post on Instagram post the other day, then you know that hubby and I found out in August that we were cooking up something special (and totally unexpected). Shocked? Well, I was too. LOL! Hubby and I had been talking about starting a family but we had expected it to be 6-12...

November 18, 2019

Dairy-Free, Desserts, Sweet Treats, & Baked Goods, Real Food Recipes, Salads, Sides, & Vegetables

Creamy “Ambrosia Waldorf” Salad :: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free

This Creamy “Ambrosia Waldorf” salad is a delicious spin on two classic recipes. Created during a postpartum craving, it’s the best of both worlds. I’m sure your entire family will agree that this Creamy “Ambrosia Waldorf” Salad is a delicious addition to any meal! Ambrosia salad. Boy, did I LOVE this salad growing up. And...

November 8, 2021

Breastfeeding, Health, Wellness, & Nutrition, Pregnancy & Motherhood

My Breastfeeding Story {From Pain-Filled Struggle to Triumphant Success!}

Long story short, our breastfeeding journey was really difficult from the beginning. Other than actually giving birth to baby Jacob, it is by far the hardest thing I’ve dealt with. This is a long post, but I am hopeful that it is helpful for someone. Recently, I had someone reach out to me on behalf...

March 29, 2021