Spinach Artichoke Dip: Who doesn’t love it! Perfect for an appetizer, night home alone, a quick last minute dish, or as a topping for chicken! This recipe is one that I like to make because it is a crowd pleaser and I almost always have the ingredients on hand. You will need: 1 package frozen spinach- thawed, chopped, drained 1 jar artichoke hearts- rinsed, drained, chopped ½ C plain greek yogurt ½ sour cream (regular or low fat, your choice!) 4 oz. softened cream cheese (

This is the journey of one of our favorite clients. We are humbled and honored to have worked with her and her precious boys. Her words are very touching and extremely encouraging. We are proud of her, the work she has done and her contant positive attitude. Love and Light to her and her family. From the moment my husband and I learned that we were going to have identical twin boys, I began prepping myself for the not-ideal: potential bed rest, not making it to full term, a C

Everyone has heard “Breast is Best”. Of course being a lactation counselor I believe breastfeeding is important, however it is not the only thing. Breastfeeding does not make you a mother, or a good mother, or a better mother than other mothers. At Bosom Buddy we often hear from clients with concerns on low milk supply. We have clients that have tried it all, given every ounce of them they have to give, and it just is not working as planned. I have seen broken hearts and mo

I rarely get super personal on blogs but it is the eve of my oldest son’s birthday and I am thankful he is in bed upstairs, alive, and healthy. I sit with a flood of emotions that have probably never been properly processed and I thought others could benefit from my experience. Here is our story. Let’s fast-forward past the baby being born and to the transfer to Riley Children’s Hospital almost two hours away. That was approximately 30 hours after birth. There was a bliz

We have all heard the saying" It takes a village", and probably never thought much about it, until we bacame mothers. When I had my first child I was 25 years old, and had only a few friends who were pregnant, or had already had a baby. They either lived in a different city, or had gone back to work. My village pretty much just consisted of my mother. She taught me " how to do life" with my new baby. She taught me how to breastfeed, how to give my baby a bath, how to manage d

Baby, it's cold outside! Who doesn't love a warm soup on a chilly night? This is one of our favorites. It has a little of everything and leaves you feeling cozy and satisfied. Rustic Italian Whitebean and Kale Soup: 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 sweet or mild Italian sausages, casings removed 1 onion chopped 2 garlic cloves minced 3 carrots chopped 1 white potato cubed 1 can white beans, rinsed 4 cups high quality chicken stock or even better bone broth One bunch of kale, ribs rem

If you have decided to hire a postpartum doula, how do you know how to find one that is the right fit for you and your family? What questions should you ask? How much support do you think you will need? Here are some helpful questions to ask when you are interviewing postpartum doulas: 1) Describe what a postpartum doula does? Ask your prospective doula to give you an explaination of her role first, so you know immediately if you are on the same page. 2) What is your philo

It is often said that fathers have a hard time bonding with their babies especially if the baby is breastfed. Bosom Buddy is here to help you with some bonding ideas for daddy or partner and baby! Skin to Skin- S2S is a magical experience for both baby and parent. Did you know that it does not have to be the mom doing S2S to have amazing benefits? Dad can do this too! S2S has been proven to stabilize breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature. Babies also ten

What seems like a different life time ago when my older children were babies, my dear friend Angela Williams gave me one of the greatest tips on motherhood that I ever received. Shortly after Madie was born Angela had the kids and I over for a play date, and she introduced me to the Maya Wrap. I had used a baby Bjorn with Mack, but didn't love it because it killed my back. The Maya was so quick and easy, had a pocket for my keys, and easily slipped off, so I could transition

This Greek couscous salad is one of my favorite go to dishes for a fairly quick and easy meal or side dish. I almost always have the ingredients in my cabinet or close enough to all of them to make it. Because this recipe can be tweaked for personal preference and available ingredients, it is usually a crowd favorite! THE COUSCOUS: Prepare the couscous according to the package. This takes 10 minutes or less total! Boil water with EVOO, pour in couscous, stir, remove from