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Yes, It’s Okay to Hate Being Pregnant (Many Women Do)

April 15, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

When I was in the throws of early pregnancy nausea with my second child, I remember reading some quote from Kim Kardashian or another celebrity who I usually wouldn’t pay attention to, but it caught my eye nevertheless (thanks, Instagram algorithm!). The quote was simple and cut to the chase: “Being pregnant was the worst […]

Filed Under: Life Coaching Tagged With: parenting, pregnancy

The 5 Best Prenatal Facials in Washington, D.C.

February 19, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

With the sheer number of high-end, world-class, international, and budget-friendly spas in the D.C. area, it can be hard to find a decent prenatal facial that meets your specific needs. Fortunately, for those looking for safe, all-natural, super-effective prenatal facials in Washington, DC, this list has you covered.   From new-age Crystal Revitalization facials to hyper-customizable […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: beauty, pregnancy, skincare, stressed out skin, washington dc

The 100 Best Pregnancy-Safe Skincare & Beauty Products of 2025

January 10, 2025 by Admin Leave a Comment

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This master guide to the 100 best pregnancy-safe skincare and beauty products on the market today combines scientific research, beauty editor tips, EWG and environmental advocacy recommendations, and other holistic health insight into the coolest, safest products every mom-to-be needs to try.   When shopping for pregnancy-safe skincare and beauty products, always remember: What goes on […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: beauty, pregnancy, skincare, stressed out skin

11 Helpful Tips for Optimizing Postpartum Nutrition, Recovery, and Healing

June 7, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

The postpartum period is one of life’s most truly challenging phases. Postpartum nutrition– aka nutrition during the first 40 days after delivering a baby– plays a huge role in how well new moms heal and prepare their bodies for this next critical phase of nurturing and developing along with their baby. Thus, it’s worth paying […]

Filed Under: Advocacy, Cool Ideas Tagged With: books, gut health, pregnancy

7 Pregnancy-Safe Retinol Alternatives

May 4, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Looking for pregnancy-safe retinol alternatives was, until very recently, a challenge for expecting skin-care addicts– even amid the nascent clean beauty and skincare revolution. More and more people, however, are requesting powerful, effective, and safe alternatives to chemical-filled skincare products of yore, especially during pregnancy. Thus, after years of searching and researching during our own […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: beauty, pregnancy, skincare

3 Breast Milk Facial Recipes (Yes, Seriously: It’s Great for Skin + Using Leftover Supply)

February 7, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

When I was in my mid-twenties and traveling like crazy in pursuit of unique wellness treatments, a beauty bar in Chicago started offering breast milk facials for $40 a pop at their hip facial spa in River North. As a skincare junkie obsessed with trying new things, I immediately flagged this treatment as something I […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: beauty, DIY, parenting, pregnancy, self care

6 Great Eco-Friendly Maternity Clothing Brands

February 1, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin

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When you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, comfort is of the utmost importance. But many new moms also find themselves increasingly worried about the environmental impact of their consumer choices. So, where can moms-to-be look for comfortable, stylish eco-friendly maternity clothes? Knowing where to shop, in this case, is key– especially if you’re on a budget or […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: gift guide, pregnancy

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