kristen mitteness

If you're having a baby or already had one, chances are you want to do as many things as you can to ensure they are as healthy as...

With a new member of our family joining in February of 2023, my reads shifted just a bit. I spent a lot of time reading Dr. Seuss and...

Staying healthy doesn't have to be complicated. And most of the time it isn't. It's simple, really. We just have to put in a bit of work....

Another year has gone by! Grab a big ol cup of coffee and your favorite pen. Find a place to curl up and get cozy, it's time to reflect...

The CDC changed their milestone guidelines in 2022. This caused quite an uproar among many, especially the elimination of crawling, but...

We're doing it again! Another #NoExcuses December workout challenge. For me, as winter comes, I get busy and my motivation wanes, so...

I first became intrigued with the hang while reading Glenn Doman's work, including How Smart is Your Baby. While that book impacted how I...

Before I get into it, I want to preface everything I say here by letting you know that this is not specific advice nor am I shaming...

It's another gelatin recipe! And LMNT recipe. Super easy and super delicious. Ingredients 1 can of coconut milk 2 scoops of gelatin 2...

By the time I was pregnant, I'd been supporting pregnant moms for nearly a decade and researching the topic for almost 15 years. But, of...

Trust the process. I was walking with another woman at the dog park one day and she said, "Dogs are like children. You don't get the one...

I, thankfully, loved pregnancy. Until week 36, it was been pretty uneventful for me. I steadily gained about 1 pound per week (I very...

So many women told me how wonderful the second trimester is. And just like that, I joined them! For me, it was SO EASY. My appetite came...

That first trimester is something, eh? Mine was comparably not very difficult, but it sure was interesting. I found it much easier to...

I've been reading pregnancy and perinatal books for many years now thanks to my near obsession with the topic. It started when I started...

I've wanted to figure out how to make corn dogs for a while now. I have a stellar gluten free cornbread recipe, but it doesn't really...

When you're pregnant, a lot of the prenatal prep is focused on labor and delivery. While this stage can be intense and require lots of...

I've already told you how much I like to get extra collagen (or gelatin) in my diet. This is such an EASY recipe (c'mon, I don't do...

Another year, another book club list! Lots of fiction, but a few non-fiction as per usual. Enjoy! House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City...

This year's worksheet is pretty similar to last years. If you have never done one of these, I'll give you a quick run down! Every year...