You may know me as the blogger who travels all over California, but I actually do have a full-time office job working as a Marketing Manager for a Northern California surrogacy agency. I wanted to write this blog post because there are so many questions and concerns that potential surrogates have and the information available online is very limited.

I’ve seen so many happy families with their surrogacy babies and I know there are many more women out there who would make excellent surrogates. In general there’s a shortage of qualified surrogates compared to the amount of Intended Parents waiting to get matched.

So buckle up! All of the conversations I’ve heard happen behind closed doors I’m putting in this blog post because information is power. Your top 50 surrogacy questions answered with all brutal honesty I can muster. If there’s something holding you back from filling out a surrogacy application, hopefully I can address your concern and put your mind at ease.

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As a busy mom, you know that there’s never such a thing as too much money. Whether it’s for planning that next family vacation, back-to-school shopping, or simply a hefty grocery run, a few extra hundred dollars per month can stretch quite a long way.

If you’ve been looking for a side hustle that is both lucrative and respects your busy schedule, this article is here to help! We’ll be showcasing five of the best side hustle ideas for mothers, including how you can easily get started.

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Moms, the unsung heroes of our lives, deserve all the appreciation and love for their tireless efforts. Balancing work, home, and personal life, they often make tons of sacrifices and put their own needs on the back burner for the kids, family, and they care about.

Busy moms have it a little bit, but they still manage to push through the challenges, keep the family intact, and raise successful kids. The woman who raised you automatically deserves some pampering and spoiling from time to time, so go ahead and spoil her whenever you can.

Here are some ideas on simple yet luxurious ways to make mom feel spoiled and pampered as you appreciate her for the hard work she puts in.

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Pregnancy can drastically change a woman's weight. Staying fit and healthy is the solution, but that’s easier said than done when carrying a baby. You might be experiencing nausea and cramping, all while caring for the home, preparing to welcome the latest addition to the family, and juggling work—none of which are easy for anyone, especially expecting moms.

Though the effort may be challenging, committing to fitness and health while pregnant benefits both you and the baby. Research shows that mothers with good diet and exercise habits before and during pregnancy can significantly contribute to their child’s overall well-being. If you want to keep yourself and your little one safe and healthy, here are some simple ways to stay fit when expecting.

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Pregnancy beauty is the stuff of legend. Before you pop, your skin is glowing from the extra blood circulating through your body and your hair is lush from those pregnancy hormones.

After the baby comes? Not so much. Between a lack of sleep, adjusting to your new post pregnancy body, and the postpartum hair loss that affects up to 90% of all women after they give birth, it can be easy to feel out of control.

Fortunately because postpartum hair loss is so common, over the years women have come up with a host of natural remedies that can help you regrow those lost strands. Here are some of my favorites to help you get your groove, and your hair, back, naturally.

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Easter is one of those holidays that’s perfect to celebrate with toddlers because it’s full of bright colors and baskets with eggs. And of course the bunnies are always a hit with little ones!

It doesn’t take much effort to make this springtime holiday memorable for your children. Consider starting any of these family fun traditions that you can bring back every year.

In this blog post I outline ten Easter activities that any parent can easily put together. You’ll find the classics such as egg dying and an Easter egg hunt, but also a few new ones that you probably haven’t heard of.

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I’ve been a mama for almost 4 years now and we’ve been using the Honest Diaper Subscription Service through the birth of two babies. At this point I feel confident in giving a through and informative review for anyone considering signing up.

My daughter is now 3.5 years old and my son just turned one year old. With Scout we began using Honest Diapers just a few months after she was born all the way until potty training with pull-ups. I’m grateful to say that she is now fully potty trained and has graduated to big girl underwear, so now we only use the Honest Diaper service for my son Beau.

In this blog post I will break-down all the pros and cons of the Honest Diaper subscription service. This is not a sponsored post and I’m more than willing to share the positives along with the pain points of this service.

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When women celebrate other women, we all win! The below guide to throwing a modern feminist themed party can be used for all sorts of occasions. These tips are great for bachelorette parties, bridal showers, birthday parties, baby showers, Galentine’s Day and even #BOSSBABES graduation celebrations.

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There are many moments in motherhood when you’re just too tired or busy to spend time in the kitchen cooking healthy meals from scratch. But that doesn’t mean you want to resort to fast food or overly processed junk food.

This guide will give you helpful tips that you can resort to when you’re crunched for time or in a pinch. I’ve also taken into account scenarios when you’re low on fresh groceries and freezer or pantry foods are your only option.

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When it comes to toys for our kids, we often think the fancier the better. But the reality is sometimes they can be so entertained by the simplest things. And if we are being honest, shiny new toys purchased from the store become “old” and uninteresting very quickly. The best part about using common household items is that many of them you have around your house will make perfect toys to entertain them for hours.

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This blog post includes different categories of gifts for all types of women. There’s definitely no one size fits all when it comes to the wonderful ladies we are celebrating. This guide has goodies for pampering at home, home decor to inspire a project, cute kitchen finds, and little jewelry gems.

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My daughter Scout will be turning two years old this upcoming spring. The winter time is a challenge for toddlers like Scout, she loves to be active and play outside. Battling cabin fever is a true reality for us parents, especially on cold and rainy days when we can't take them outside to the playground.

Currently in our city of Sacramento, California the days are filled with rain, and the temperatures are in the 40's. So I’ve been working on creating the perfect hygge home to make our winter hibernation warm and cozy.

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