Engorgement. There’s possibly nothing I hate more about breastfeeding. I have suffered through it during the first few weeks of breastfeeding with each of my babies. Engorgement will affect each breastfeeding mom differently. I’ve talked to some moms who hardly noticed this period while others (like myself) suffer for days, sometimes weeks, with painful symptoms. …
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Having a husband with Mexican heritage, I’m always trying to surprise him with dishes that have a little bit of Mexican flair. I’m also a hardworking Mom with four kids, and though I like to cook and bake from scratch as much as possible, sometimes, the easy way is just as tasty! I hope you …
Growing up, our family home sat at the top of a pretty big hill. Oh the things we did on that hill! I can remember: More than anything though, what I remember doing on that hill the most was playing in the snow. I grew up in West Virginia and snow was inevitable just about every …
I was provided the Diono Pacifica Covertible + Booster car seat for review at no cost. All opinions are my own. Did you know that motor vehicle accidents are the #1 cause of unintentional deaths for children ages 0-19 in the United States, according to statistics gathered in 2007. Even if you are an extremely safe and …
This 2-Story Playhouse & Slide was provided for me by Step2 at no cost, to facilitate a review. “The 2-Story Playhouse & Slide from Step2 is a multiple level cottage that provides kids with a place of their own to imagine and play in! With multiple play levels, a built-in indoor ladder and a large …
We’re huge movie fans in this house, and if you’re reading this post, I’m going to guess that you are too! Usually at least once a week we have a movie night with our kids. I’d say about 50% of the time we watch a Disney movie. We have a ton of Disney movies on …
My baby turned two weeks old today — two weeks old?! How and why does time go by so quickly! Zellene is such a delight to our family, and we’re loving every minute of being a family of 5! A number of you have asked that I share her birth story, so I wanted to take the …
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About Janessa Solem, Professional Parenting Blogger I live in the great state of West Virginia (about 90 minutes from Washington DC/Baltimore) with my husband and 7 adorable children. I started Thrifty Nifty Mommy in 2010 as a place to provide quality product reviews and recommendations for moms like me, and have been a professional mom …
Spring is finally here and this mama is LOVING it! It feels like we have been cooped up inside for months (probably because we have been!) and I’m so eager to get out and enjoy the sunshine! I was so excited when I was given the opportunity to review the Zumu Bike Trailer. It’s actually …