The following is an excerpt from "You've Got This, Mama: Journal Prompts for All Mamakind" Volume 2.  Whether you deliver your baby vaginally or through C-section, have a surrogate or adopt—being a mom is a physical job. It requires bending, snapping, sweating and sometimes twerking. (Not sure why, but I...

The following is an excerpt from "You've Got This, Mama: Journal Prompts for All Mamakind" Volume 2. When I was 26 weeks pregnant with my third baby my nausea returned (hooray!), and I began experiencing extreme headaches. The sickness began to take a toll on me emotionally and I felt...

Pregnancy! Week by Week with Andrea—Week 3 This week's episode is all about something that is very near and dear to my heart, and that is SLEEP! If you think that making sleep a priority is silly, think again—sleeping is one of the most important aspects of your pregnancy journey....

Hey mama.  How are you?  No, really, how are you?  Have you taken time to take care of yourself lately?  If not, you really should try to find time every single day to recharge yourself spiritually. Your the best mom, wife, partner, etc., when you're taken care of first. Set...

By Mindi Bullick Mamas love their babies down to the very core of their being — even those babies they never meet. If you have experienced a miscarriage, you know it can be a painful, even heartbreaking, process. Here are a few things to think about:

By Alie Halloween is almost here! I’m excited to see pumpkins on every porch, bundle up in a warm sweater, and have a legit excuse to eat more chocolate. But as a mom, I dread spending $40 on a store-bought Halloween Ninja Turtle costume that will only be worn once...

By Mindi Bullick Mom Wanted: Must be willing to stay on her feet from morning to night, carry tubs of laundry up and down stairs, load and unload Costco groceries, produce ample milk from her personal fountain, make bunk beds, scrub bathrooms, clean windows, and mop up spilled milk — all...

By Koseli Cummings Moms often talk about how busy, overwhelmed, tired, stressed, etc. their kids have made them, but what are the surprising things your kids have taught you? This article in The Atlantic is an interesting dive into how motherhood affects creativity. Years ago, I heard Swiss Miss say in...

By Koseli Cummings Man, being a mom can be so lonely sometimes. Whether you're working or not, sometimes it just feels like a lot of emotion, all the time. Between the baby's ups and downs (First "I love you", teething (brace yourself), nap strikes (heaven help us all), sleep training...

By Mindi Bullick Do you ever feel like a whirling dervish in the morning, spinning yourself in circles to get everyone out the door? Or are you on the other side of the spectrum, struggling to muster the courage just to get out of bed? Either way, mornings can be...

By Mindi Bullick Sometimes I wish my little ones could grow up in a world where bad things just didn’t happen. We all know scary news sells, which means our kids may see disturbing images of natural disasters, wars, and ugly crimes long before they’re ready to cope with them. Even...

By Koseli Cummings After reading this post What if the dreaded "Mom Belly" post baby isn't really a thing on Design Mom, it got me thinking: Why don't we talk about the issues after childbirth more? Millions of women give birth every year and countless throngs of us experience less-than-picture-perfect...

The week after James was born I was home alone, recovering from a c-section when I decided he needed his first bath. James was my third child and I sent my mom who was staying with me away for the afternoon because I was positive I had everything under control....

By Koseli Cummings Have you read this post on Manrepller that's going around about why Leandra doesn't wear makeup? The article is a little shocking (re: the ugly side of the internet) but eye opening. I loved this quote: More important than that though, I am comfortable with how I look. I...

It's the best of times, it's the worst of times. Carrying a miracle for nine months is everything you imagined and so much more. We turned to our Tubby Todd Mamas Facebook group for tips on how to feel beautiful during pregnancy....

By Mindi Bullick Toddlers tend to slow simple everyday tasks to a turtle’s pace: getting dressed, getting out of the car, eating breakfast. When my kids were toddlers, I found myself tempted to rush through the mundane “to dos” each day so we could get to the fun (or the...

As a mom, it can be tough making friends. Not only do your personalities have to complement one another, your baby's nap schedules have to, too. And where do you even meet other moms in the first place?! That's why Andrea, founder of Tubby Todd, created a private Facebook group...

One of the greatest parts of Tubby Todd is our community. We share highs and lows, cute baby pics, tips, and most of all, lean on each other. YOU GUYS are what makes Tubby Todd special. Our company's values are reflected in each of you: growth, nurturing, fun, connection. For Mother's Day this...

You've probably seen the beautiful images going around of our new Tubby Blooms line of Spring scents. We're so excited to finally share these with all of you. We've been dying to show you the Honeysuckle Blossom, Fresh Floral, and Pomegranate Pear trio and introduce you to Hannah Carpenter, the designer...

  Since this week marks the first day of Spring, I've been thinking a lot about fresh starts and new beginnings. This is an embarrassing story, but 100% the truth. The week after James was born I was home, recovering from a c-section and my mom wasn't at my house...

I don't know if anyone else feels this way, but sometimes it's really hard for me to feel like I'm actually connecting with my kids, with my husband, or my other loved ones. We spend a lot of time together, in the same house, in the car, etc. but sometimes...

Oh, winter. Some days it's just too cold to go out! But that's tricky if you've got little ones with lots of energy. If you're like us and you get a little stir-crazy and you're desperate for new things to do with your baby or kids at home, we've rounded...

It's a new year, so let's put our new year's goals to work and get back in shape! Kristy from Boys Ahoy is our favorite fit mama right now...she has the most approachable, quick videos to keep your mama body moving. Kitchen Towel Workout This quick workout can be done almost anywhere,...

Our gal @janereaction is sharing three simple tips to make your holiday decorating kid-friendly, and full of fun memories for your little ones. 1. Change up their bedding! I love changing up my kids' bedding for the months of November and December. It's an easy switch that they notice big time and...

Kristy from Boys Ahoy is our favorite fit mama right now! She has the most approachable, quick videos to keep your mama body moving. We've asked her to share two quick workouts you can do while you're away from your home and traveling this holiday.

Traveling with kids can be challenging and complicated. So today we're sharing four expert tips from stellar globe-trotting mamas who travel often with their kids.  TRAVEL TIP #1, from @thealisonshow: My best travel tip is to try to have almost no expectations! Or more specifically decide on just one. When we went to Hawaii...

Today we're sharing all about our new BABY SHOWER BUNDLE! We've worked really hard with both new and experienced moms to get this bundle curated juuuuust right. Our Baby Shower Bundle is the PERFECT gift to give at a baby shower. It comes with five hand-picked 100% natural products that every Mama needs right after birth:

If I'm prepared (and take care of myself!) when I'm nursing, I always enjoy it more. Here are six of my favorite essentials I've used while nursing this time around: STORQ Caftan — This 100% cotton caftan is flowy and soft, and can be worn before, during, and after pregnancy. It's...

Recently we've packed up the minivan and hit the road with all three kids in tow! Traveling with a young baby is really awesome and really difficult; they'll still sleep anywhere, but they also need the most attention! Here are my favorite essentials to make traveling with your baby easier:

This month has gone by so fast, now that baby James is here. Sometimes I'm can't believe I have three kids — no wonder I'm so tired! One thing I've remembered the third time around is that healing after giving birth takes time, so be patient with your body! I thought...

On Wednesday at 9:30 am this week Walker and I stopped by See's Candy to pick up a treat for a friend (and you know... one for us too!) The store was empty and the cute lady working behind the counter was generous with the samples- so naturally, we loved...

"A mom’s satisfaction with her life is more important to a young child’s social and emotional skills than her education, income or job status." Focusing on the right things  Last week at 26 weeks pregnant my nausea returned, I started to experience extreme headaches, and I felt like all of a sudden I...

Sometimes we find ourselves trying too hard to create a picture-perfect, instagram-worthy childhood for our kids. That's all good, but it should at least be EASY! Here are some of our favorite simple ways the Tubby Todd Family shows love for our kids while they're doing our favorite thing — taking a bath!

Just when I thought I was an expert on pregnancy (having two babies qualifies you as an expert, right?) I was proven wrong. I've learned so much being pregnant the third time around! Here are 7 things I've finally learned about my body this time around:

A few weeks ago my two year old started crying about something small. My husband was home and I heard him in the other room talking Walker through his meltdown. The crying stopped quickly and a few minutes later I heard Walker yelling (in a surprisingly happy voice), "I feel...

Because as a mom in the twenty first century, that IS the question, right? I often think about how lucky we are to live at a time when if women choose to work while raising their children, there are hundreds of different types of work they can do from home,...

Sometimes I can’t remember what really makes me happy, what I really want to accomplish in life, and what I’m working towards. I mean, I'm a mom, wife, business owner, and so you think those titles would be enough to keep me satisfied, but sometimes during the day to day...

After months of a consistent sleep schedule, last week I totally blew it. Our new products just came out and I've felt extra anxious about it. So to compensate, I have been staying up late and wasting time watching TV or working on useless projects. As a result my body, work, house,...

“If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive.” - Brene Brown, Daring Greatly  A few months ago I was at the gym picking my kids up from daycare. A women I've talked with a few times while on the treadmill came in...

Last week my husband worked late almost every night, and most of our regular friends were on their own fun adventures out of town. It didn't take long before I started to feel discouraged and lonely. (This probably sounds familiar, right?) I realized that because I was not taking care of...

Yesterday I spoke to a group of over 100 teenage girls ages 12-18. They were at a summer church camp and I was asked to come give a 45 minute presentation. I always agonize over speaking assignments, but I was especially wrought up about this one. My only hope was...