emiliemaierhofer
Emilie Maierhofer believes that life is all about the experiences. As a mom to an infant, and a recent transplant to the area, everything is new. Luckily, Emilie loves to learn. Though change might be a little scary at first, she is up for the challenge.
5 {HOT} Tips for Swimsuit Season
Does your post-pregnancy body have you dreading spring break and the upcoming swimsuit season like never before? As I write this post, the forecast for the entire week calls for rain, and I couldn’t...
Sign Language: How I Learned to Speak Baby
When I learned how to communicate with my baby, her world was opened up to me.
In college I was referred to babysit for a new family. They were planning a move and mom needed...
Workout Confessions of a New Mom
I've always longed to be more than average, but my relationship to working out (and let's be honest, many aspects of self-discipline, such as flossing or sending holiday greeting cards) is the typical story of motivational boom...
The Perfect Baby Food
The perfect baby food is the mothers milk, except when it's not... blah, blah, blah. I get it. Once I figured out my opinion on breastfeeding, running the gamut from confusion, pain, anger, sweet...
A Day at the DIA: 30 Americans
The Detroit Institute of Arts is without a doubt, a gem of the city. It's iconic “The Thinker” sculpture looking over Woodward Avenue poses a man, deep in thought. Right now, more than ever,...
I Want to be a Baby-Mamma
In the new year, I want to be a baby.
I want to wear cute clothes. Babies get all the cute clothes. I want to wear ruffles, if even just at home.
When I color in...
Transitioning to Solids: What You Should Know
I couldn't wait for the day that my daughter began her transition from milk to solid food-- to see the expressions of interest, excitement, even disgust. I couldn't wait to watch my baby experience...
The Doula and the Doctor
When I was pregnant with my daughter (my first), and making decisions about her imminent birth, I was caught between two worlds. I value the traditions of yesteryear (considered a non-medicated birth), and question...
Flying with a Baby and a Budget
We are so fortunate to have the Detroit International Airport (DTW) close-at-hand. For moms on a budget, we are even more fortunate that the DTW houses a budget airline!
My family in Wisconsin has a...
Treasure Them For ONE Day They’ll Be Gone
I always knew that having a baby would change things. I would be a mom. We would be parents. Our lives would be forever changed. But, one change I didn't consider was what would...