Managing Sleep Deprivation as a New Mom (Without Losing It)

No one can truly prepare you for new mom sleep deprivation. You hear about it while you’re pregnant—people joke about it, warn you about it, even laugh about it. But living it? That’s a completely different experience. It’s not just “being tired.” It’s waking up feeling like you never slept at all. It’s functioning on…

Signs You’re Overstimulated as a New Mom (And How to Reset)

Becoming a mom changes everything: your schedule, your sleep, your body, your priorities… and your mental capacity. What no one really prepares you for, though, is how loud life suddenly feels. The crying. The constant touching. The questions. The advice. The pressure. The responsibility. If you’ve ever felt like your brain just… can’t take one…

What I Needed But Never Knew (New Mom Edition)

Becoming a new mom is one of the most beautiful experiences in the world, but let’s be honest, it can also be overwhelming. Everyone tells you about the obvious things you’ll need: diapers, wipes, bottles, clothes, and a crib. But what many new moms quickly realize is that some of the most helpful items are…

Choosing the Best Baby Wipes: A Mom’s Honest Review

Motherhood and parenting overall are a series of nonstop decisions. And those decisions definitely didn’t start or end with diet, education, schools, or the friends your babies keep. In a previous blog, we talked about diapers. As promised, today’s post is all about baby wipes—because choosing the right wipes is just as important as choosing…

An Easy Banana Bread-Inspired Treat with a Jamaican Twist

Made for the kids… but mostly for us moms 😉 Sometimes, as mothers, we just want something sweet — a warm slice of banana bread or a homemade treat — even if we say we’re “making it for the kids.” Truth is, it’s a little treat for ourselves too. And because little ones will be…

Trying Resin in Paper Cups: A Beginner’s Experiment & Lessons

I can be a little impulsive when it comes to trying something new. But in this creative space I’m building, I like to think of it not as impulsive, but as curious and inventive. I’m constantly asking myself: What if I substitute this for that? How can I get this look with the tools I…

Best Diapers for Babies in 2025: Honest Rankings From a Real Mom

There are so many decisions a mother has to make — whether you’re a new mom or you’re revisiting the baby stage after a break. Choosing the right diaper brand can be surprisingly overwhelming. In this post, I’m sharing my personal journey and diaper rankings as a real mom in Jamaica, to help you confidently…

My First Epoxy Resin Piece: Lessons From a Long-Awaited Pour

I’ve had all the tools to try epoxy resin since mid-2020 — yes, for over four years! But I hesitated. I didn’t believe I could actually pull it off, let alone get it halfway right. Fast forward to 2023, and something changed. I started seeing creative ideas that sparked something in me — especially things…