For Moms

But I think you’d be surprised there are ways to help and love a friend in need without taking all day to make a gourmet meal, or watching someone’s kids for a week straight.

Instead of seeing bags under my eyes, I see a mom who got to snuggle her babies when they were scared last night. Instead of seeing a body I dislike, I'm seeing a body that can accomplish what it needs to take care of her family everyday. I imagine this may be a constant battle, but mamas, it's a battle worth fighting.

I learned new things about myself and am now seeing things through a different lens. I'm more aware of the choices I make because I've clearly identified my values and priorities.

"We have learned to cultivate. We’ve learned that getting messy is fun, and that good things grow over time. We’ve learned the value of hard work, and that the journey is just as fun as the destination."

In our second issue of Mom Must-Haves, we are sharing with you our favorite healthy lifestyle brands, hand-selected by moms, for moms!

City Moms Blog Network celebrates National Autism Awareness Month. Hear stories from moms sharing their experiences with autism.

City Moms Blog Network welcomes new sister site Palm Beach Moms Blog into our rapidly growing sisterhood of locally-focused parenting resources.

"Declaring my marriage comes first without guilt or reservation, above even my children, shouldn’t require courage but somehow it does."

So you’re now convinced and ready to take the hot lemon water plunge. Here’s a big piece to it. Hot lemon water should be the first thing you consume in the mornings. Drink it before coffee and before eating anything.

"I ate my vegetables, 3 meals per day and made home cooked meals. THEN… I became a mom and everything changed."