Jessica
Jessica is a DONA International trained postpartum doula and owner of Fourth Trimester Madison, www.fourthtrimestermadison.com. She has been married for over 10 years to someone who makes her laugh every day and reminds her not to take herself too seriously. Together they have three children- Logan (2006), Liam (2008) and Kate (2011). She grew up in northern Wisconsin but has called the Madison area home since college. She can be found reading cookbooks but not cooking, saying yes to more volunteer work than she has time for (and loving it), on a Netflix binge, or with her nose in a book.
Summer Fun for School-Age Kids
As I write this the last couple of weeks of school are upon us. I will admit that I always have a mix of emotions on the upcoming summer months. I love putting the...
DIY Skin Care {For a Healthy Springtime Glow}
We made it to May! After hiding under layers of clothes for months, I finally feel confident bringing out some shorts and sandals-with the sweaters and pants close by of course.
Bringing out the warm...
Yoga Pants and Memory Loss
When my first was born I worked hard to do everything by the book. I thought that if I did it all “right” then I would be a good mother. I figured that if...
5 Recipes for Meatless Monday
Does your family incorporate a ‘Meatless Monday’ into your menu plan? My husband does most of the cooking in our house, but when I do cook I usually go vegetarian. We aim to eat...
30 Non-Candy Valentine Ideas
When I was young I can remember loving coming home from school with my Valentine’s Day box. I could not wait to sift through and read all of the cards that my decorated box...
Loving Your Post-Pregnancy Body
Let me just start out by saying that I am in no way an expert in loving my body, post-pregnancy or otherwise. At some point in my life I have nitpicked almost every part...
The Very Best Thanksgiving Books
Is it possible that we are talking about Thanksgiving already? It seems like just yesterday we were starting off the summer. Thanksgiving is probably my favorite holiday. I love that I don’t have to...
The Power of a Simple Note
It was September 2010. My phone rang, I looked at the name and found it to be my friend and neighbor. She had recently undergone a non-emergency surgery to have her gallbladder removed. I...
Building Healthy Kids in the Kitchen
As we gear up for back-to-school routines, we all want to start the school year off right with healthy options for the kids---fill their lunchboxes with good foods to keep them energized throughout the...
101 Healthy After-School Snacks
I don't know about you, but I find the hardest food dilemma to solve after the dreaded, "What's for dinner?" is the question of what to feed kids after school when they claim to...
Surviving the Terrible Twos
You look over and your once smiling infant is now a small child glaring at you with hands on hips. Your perfect eater has become one who refuses all but buttered noodles and toast....
Family Friendly Summertime Activities
When my kids were little they were happy to spend summer days in the backyard blowing bubbles or having a picnic in the park. While these activities are still a lot of fun, it...