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5 Simple Tips For New Moms During Coronavirus Quarantine

1. CREATE A SCHEDULE

Creating a schedule that works best for your family. My husband and I operate from a shared Google calendar, and I print it to hang on our fridge every morning. I color code my virtual meetings in pink and his in green. I also hang a sheet of paper next to our shared calendar, where we record all of Mac’s feedings, diaper changes, naps, etc. so we keep him on a tight schedule during the day. As we are both working full time while caring for Mac, it’s important to know who did what and when. For instance, if Evan fed Mac at 7:30 am, he will record that on the sheet so when I go to feed him next, I know when it’s appropriate and how much he is expected to drink / eat. You get the idea. There is a system that works for everyone. This is ours, and I’m really proud of our teamwork. I try to stick to a model similar to Mac’s daycare. I have taken a screenshot of his last day at daycare for you guys to see the detail in his scheduling.

2. GET UP & GET DRESSED

Try to operate as close to normal as possible. This one is key for me and the success of my day. Even if it’s yoga pants, I get up and get dressed, put on shoes and fix my hair. It makes me feel like I have somewhere to be and someone is holding me accountable. You guys have seen my casual looks on Instagram. Like below, it’s vital to my outlook on working from home to try to be my normal self.

3. TAKE TIME TO ORGANIZE

This is an unprecedented time in our lives. Take full advantage of every hour of every day while you’re at home. The minute you let yourself get into a rut (back into your couch potato state), it’s really hard to come back from it. Any time I have taken a break during the work day, I’m either playing with Mac or taking time to organize. I’m making the most of my time. For instance, Mac’s closet desperately needs some help. I’m planning my lunch hour today to clean out and organize his clothes, shoes, and accessories. There are so many things we can organize in our homes to make us more efficient while we are here. Think about your personal filing system, your bills, your health & wellness products, your medicine cabinet, your pantry, etc. There are so many things that could probably use a little refresh.

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4. GET OUTSIDE – BUT STAY CLOSE TO HOME

Sunshine and fresh air are a total game changer you guys. Every day, I take time to sit outside or be outside walking, swinging Mac, throwing the ball to Dottie, or just listening to the birds chirp. If you’ve ever lived in NYC, you know you don’t get to hear the birds chirp. I appreciate it more than ever after living in Manhattan. My point is, Allow yourself 10-15 minutes to take in the beauty of nature and spring. On days it rains, I’ll sit on our front porch with Mac and listen to the rain. Or I’ll open the garage door, pull up a seat and stare out into my driveway. Sounds a bit weird, but you’ll think me later. Below is Mac’s new swing. We come out here every day and swing and smile at each other. Its good for the soul.

5. SET WEEKLY GOALS

Give yourself something to work for. If your a mom to several kids, set goals for you and your children. What can they achieve by the end of each week? Currently, I set personal and professional goals for each week of quarantine. It’s the only way I can hold myself accountable and not lose sight of my goals in general. Goals create drive, passion and purpose. One goal I set this week was to find creative ways to encourage my followers. This post achieves that goal. Check!

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XO, ALEX

Home Workout Essentials

Unfortunately home quarantine isn’t ending any time soon. Essentially, we all have two options in this time of struggle. Option 1: We can sit at home, wallow in our confusion and uncertainties, and be our own worst enemy. Option 2: We can make something of this time. Cherish more memories with our loved ones, pick up the phone and call our friends, get our blood pumping with a daily workout, and challenge ourselves to set new goals for our new normal. While both seem like decent options, because right now is a freaking scary time, we can agree that one is definitely better than the other.

I’m choosing to believe that we are all trying to pick ourselves up by the boot straps, and make something of this unprecedented time in life. Therefore I’m sharing my list of HOME WORKOUT ESSENTIALS, because the first step in doing something is actually DOING SOMETHING.

The idea is to simply take 30 minutes for yourself at lunch, or an hour at the end of the day, to get your heart beating and your feet moving. This is a very personal goal for myself too this week. I have home workout equipment that has been sitting idol for a few weeks now. I’m deciding today to kick my butt into gear, and embrace the situation and do something for myself in this. My health matters, your health matters, strangers matter, let’s pick everyone up, encourage everyone and try to make the most of this week.

XO, ALEX

Babiators + More Baby

After the first full week of quarantine we made it a point to get outside this weekend, and enjoy a little sunshine. Although it wasn’t an abundance of sunshine, we embraced every bright and shining ray with Mac’s new polarized Babiators.

Mac is wearing The Agent from the Babiators Blue collection. The Blue Series offers stylish, polarized frames for kids, 0-6+ years. We had a hard time picking between a few frames for Mac, but ultimately, we loved the blue lens and the shape of The Agent.

For us, protecting Mac’s eyes is super important, and something we will advocate for all of his life. This is only his first pair of Babiators, but it definitely won’t be his last. When Coronavirus clears up, we plan to take a vacation (or two), and Mac will be sure to pack a few of his favorite styles for the adventure.

+ MORE BABY

There are a few things we can’t live without right now, so I thought I would share some of our must have items during quarantine. If you guys like these kinds of posts, please let me know and I will put together more *quarantine essentials* for y’all.

XO, ALEX

Post Baby Bod

Meet Harper Wilde

Before I introduce you to my new favorite bra(s), let me start by saying that the female body is strong, beautiful, and powerful. It’s quite incredible what our bodies are capable of. Since welcoming McLean, I have an entirely new-found respect for the female body. In fact I wish I could go back in time and reclaim my body. I would take back all of the years that I hated my body, shamed my own body, and wished for a different body. I’d apologize to myself for the anguish and the anxiety I caused. I’d take back all of the dressing room melt downs, the fights with my Mom, and the tears I shed over bathing suit season. It’s flat out ridiculous how I used to view my body, and how I let it control so many aspects of life.

All of that being said, clearly you know body image has been a pain point in my life. I’m sure the majority of you can relate. While I recognize my body image has evolved and improved over time, that’s not to say it isn’t a struggle. It’s 100 percent a struggle to accept the changes a female body goes through in life. For instance, having a baby completely altars your body. It’s truly insane that we carry and grow a precious life for 9 months in our very own bodies. Of course your body is going to grow, stretch, curve and scar. You sacrifice your body for another life, and you do it effortlessly. So effortlessly, you begin to not even think about your post-baby bod. For a minute.

I’ll be the first to admit, my post-baby bod ain’t the same y’all. I’ve got about 10 pounds I can’t seem to shake, and I’m carrying my weight differently. My bra size is full, and my hips are totally different. My chest is larger, hangs lower, etc. I’ve got side boob, back boob, lots of extra boob… At the end of the day I’m okay with all of it, because it means something now. It’s bigger than just me, I’ve brought a beautiful life into the world.

That beautiful life was born 7 months ago, and it’s still hard to believe. Brace yourselves, this is where the story gets a little scary. I’m going to admit something here. I’ve been wearing my trusty ol’ nursing bras up until I met Harper Wilde (last week). Yes I realize that’s bad, and not flattering at all. Those things have zero support, and look like potato sacks for your girls. Needless to say, Harper Wilde changed my life. I’m feeling more confident than ever in the bra department, because I’ve finally met my match. And I’m not just saying that to plug the brand. I’m saying that because it’s true.

Harper Wilde is brand that EVERY SINGLE WOMAN should know about. They create every day bras, for us every day gals. Their designs are thoughtful, their prices are fair, they have an empowering brand message, and they recycle. My favorite bra so far, THE BASE, is a lightly lined, full coverage, comfortable underwire bra. It’s the perfect all-day style. The fabric of all 3 of my Harper Wilde bras is divine: The Base, The Flex and The Bliss are all pretty incredible.

The point of this message is not only to support a brand that is LITERALLY supporting me and my girls, but to share a message that IT’S OK to look different then you did 5 years ago. A lot of life and beauty have happened to your bodies in that time. Even if my bra size is bigger than ever, at least I can confidently say I feel good, and I’m proud of the body I see. This body deserves to be adored, by me. Spread love to your own bodies, and embrace what your momma gave ya! Girl you deserve it.

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All Images From Harper Wilde
XO, ALEX