Some seasons of motherhood leave little room to hear your own voice. Today's featured read is a gentle invitation to return to yourself, honoring the person you've always been while making space for the one you're still becoming.
"There is no way to prepare for how we grow and change when we become mothers. We feel it in our bones and physical form, yet it’s our spirit that fully transforms. There's often a yearning to "get back" to who we used to be. But the reality is, we are born anew when the baby is born, and it's a journey to find out who we are again after."
The best part of camping is the chance to slow down, which is why our team loves REI Co-op's thoughtfully designed gear that makes settling in feel effortless. From a tent that's up in seconds, to cozy camp chairs we could happily sleep in, to dependable coolers that keep our favorite foods fresh, it's everything we need to spend less time setting up and more time enjoying the outdoors.
Ramp up the heat with this spicy mocktail! Made with basil concentrate and naturally sweetened with honey, we know what we'll be sipping through the dog days of summer.
🧢 Mom uniforms: ...but make them fund the fight for paid leave, affordable and accessible childcare, and improved maternal health outcomes. Consider this your excuse to shop. 👀
📝 A good question: Are we there yet? What questions have you asked your mom — or been asked as a mom — that have made you laugh, sigh, or cringe?
From Kayti Christian, Senior Content Strategist
"I tried dozens of prenatal vitamins, during my infertility and IVF journey, and also once I was pregnant and during postpartum. Some were better for the preconception phase because they were more robust (albeit a bit harder to swallow), while others were gentle on my stomach. I wrote a review sharing my absolute favorite options along with why I trust and recommend these brands. I’ve included notes about what worked best for me during different stages and consulted trusted experts to answer common questions like how to choose the best prenatal for you and how to confirm ingredient transparency." [Read my full review to learn which brand made the top of my list.]
A reader comment we love:
"I relate to this very much! As a new mom who had a difficult pregnancy and personal losses in the last years (husband’s job loss, my dad passing away), I’ve watched our saving decline as our stress increased. We order take out more often and our home is overflowing with items for the life I want (not necessarily the life I have right now). I love the idea of a “low spend month” so much! It sounds like the detox/reset I need to rebuild our savings."
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