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SAHM, plus…
  • Parenting
    • Baby
      • Baby Sleep
      • Babywearing
      • Breastfeeding
    • Discipline
      • Consequence and Reward Jar
    • Life Lessons
    • Toddlers
    • Education
  • Mom Life
    • Pregnancy
      • Due Date Calculator
      • Getting Pregnant
      • Natural Birth
    • Stay at Home Mom
    • Work at Home Mom
      • Blogging
    • Homemaking
      • Food
    • Encouragement for Moms
  • Family Life
    • Marriage
    • Fun
      • Books
      • Crafts
      • Entertainment
      • Travel
    • Health & Wellness
    • Money Matters
  • Shopping
    • Gifts
      • Holiday Gift Guides
  • About Me
    • Contact
    • PR/Disclosure
  • Resource Library

Mom Life

A huge congrats on entering the world of motherhood.

As exciting and rewarding as mom life can be, it’s also difficult to navigate alone.

That’s what I aim to help you with! Navigating mom life from pregnancy, being a stay at home mom or work at home mom, raising kids, and being wife.

Mom Life Categories:

  • Pregnancy
  • Stay at Home Mom
  • Work at Home Mom
  • Homemaking
  • Encouragement
things to do while pregnant
PregnancyMom Life

8 Smart Things to Do Before Your Baby Arrives

by Ivy B September 19, 2022
September 19, 2022

Whether it’s your first or subsequent pregnancy, there are tons of things that you need to do to get ready for baby.  I’m sharing 8 smart things to do before…

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burned out mom working from home with children playing in the background
Encouragement for MomsMom Life

Working Mom Guilt is Real: How to Deal

by Ivy B June 12, 2022
June 12, 2022

There are differences between working mom guilt and parenting guilt. And, YES, working mom guilt is real! Is working mom guilt the same as parenting guilt? Nope! Parenting guilt is more…

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Ivy with her first baby | sahmplus.com
Mom LifeNatural BirthPregnancy

Bishop Score Calculator: Know Your Score Before Inducing Labor

by Ivy B April 24, 2022
April 24, 2022

What is a bishop score calculator and why is it important to know your score? Everything natural birth hopefuls need to know about a Bishop Score if a doctor recommends…

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woman in labor - should you take the epidural during labor? Here's what you need to know, first
PregnancyMom Life

What You Should Know Taking an Epidural During Labor

by Ivy B July 17, 2021
July 17, 2021

Trying to decide whether or not to take the epidural during labor? Please Don’t Take It!  This is what you should know about the risks of the epidural during labor.…

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Am I a good mom?  I believe you're a good mom and there's one reason why.  Share this or tag a good mommy to let them know you notice the struggle or believe they're a good mom too. | www.sahmplus.com
Encouragement for MomsMom Life

Am I a Good Mom? The Best Response is This

by Ivy B June 29, 2021
June 29, 2021

Am I a good mom?  I believe you’re a good mom and there’s one reason why.  Share this or tag a good mommy to let them know you notice the…

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mom holding her head with baby in the background thinking "I Don't Like Being a Mom"
Encouragement for MomsMom Life

Sometimes I Don’t Like Being a Mom, and That’s Okay!

by Ivy B June 14, 2021
June 14, 2021

I’m just going to come out and admit it. Sometimes I don’t like being a mom.  The sleepless nights with newborns. The crying. The eye-rolling.  The “I wants”. The “Why…

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Am I pregnant? Sometimes it's easy to spot the signs of pregnancy. These are the 7 common signs you're pregnant and need to start prenatal appointments.
PregnancyMom Life

7 Signs You’re Pregnant

by Ivy B April 20, 2021
April 20, 2021

Am I pregnant? This is a common question, especially among first-time moms. In this post, we’ll discuss the 7 signs you’re pregnant. I remember the first time I got pregnant…

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Is your child having trouble with the idea of being a big brother or sister? These are the best books about a new sibling to help them cope.
BooksMom LifePregnancy

Best Books About a New Sibling to Help Your Child Adjust

by Ivy B April 7, 2021
April 7, 2021

Thinking about having a baby or have one on the way?  Sometimes your first child needs some help accepting that his or her life is about to change, dramatically.  These…

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pregnant woman staring into sky -pinterest image for Scared of labor? Tips to help overcome fear of childbirth from a mom who did it without drugs twice! | www.sahmplus.com
Natural BirthMom Life

4 Ways to Conquer Your Fear of Childbirth

by Ivy B April 5, 2021
April 5, 2021

Being scared of labor actually makes the process worse.  Overcome your fear of childbirth with a few tips from a 2-time natural birth mama. It saddens infuriates me the way…

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delicious vegan, gluten free quick snacks for on-the-go, at your desk, and for the family
FoodReviews

Gluten Free Quick Snacks That Actually Taste Good: Love Corn Snacks Review

by Ivy B February 3, 2021
February 3, 2021

You’ve probably heard gluten free foods taste like cardboard. Although sometimes I have found this accurately describes some gluten free food, it’s not as prevalent anymore. In fact, I’ve found…

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food viewed from above while meal prepping | sahmplus.com
Food

What Are The Best Meal Planning Apps For Families?

by Ivy B December 13, 2020
December 13, 2020

How am I planning to get out of our family dinner rut?  I’m going to use these meal planning apps to find new food. I’m so tired of meal planning! …

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More than 30 fabulous freezer meals for new moms. Make these freezer meals before baby arrives. Get your bulk shopping down and plan some pre baby freezer meals and spend more time enjoying postpartum life with your new baby
Food

30+ Great Freezer Meals for New Moms

by Ivy B October 15, 2020
October 15, 2020

Making meals and stuffing them in the freezer before my 2nd baby was born was one of THE smartest things I did during my second pregnancy.  I’m sharing more than…

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Easy chicken and yellow rice recipe - uses leftover chicken, homemade chicken broth and vigo yellow rice in one pot | www.sahmplus.com
Food

Easy Chicken and Yellow Rice Recipe

by Ivy B October 1, 2020
October 1, 2020

This is a ridiculously easy chicken and yellow rice recipe! Use your leftover chicken and whip up this hearty dinner of chicken and Vigo yellow rice one-pot meal for quicker…

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Want to improve fertility naturally? These are the first 4 tips you need to follow if you're just starting to think about your fertility and getting pregnant | www.sahmplus.com
Pregnancygetting pregnantMom Life

4 Natural Ways to Improve Fertility That Worked For Me

by Ivy B September 30, 2020
September 30, 2020

You can improve fertility naturally.  Though there are some things you can do, increasing your chances of getting pregnant also has to do with knowledge.  These are my tips for…

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hobbies for stay at home moms - idea: painting
Encouragement for MomsMom Life

Over 30 Fun Hobbies for Stay At Home Moms

by Ivy B September 15, 2020
September 15, 2020

Offering a little encouragement for moms who need to feel like they’re more than just a mom! Break out of boring routines and do something you enjoy!  Get some inspiration from…

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About Me

Hi, I'm Ivy!

Ivy B is a SAHM blogger at SAHM, plus. You can expect to find parenting, marriage, travel, and review posts.

I'm a wife and stay at home mom to 2 amazing (high-need) kids. I spend my days trying to figure out how to do this parenting thing and still get everything done. But, I'm more than just a mom.  I'm here to share my secrets for women who are looking for ways to give time to themselves, their husbands, and their kids.  Click here to learn more about SAHM, plus...

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