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{weekend} lovelies

February 23, 2013

We are finishing off our very first baby week with this edition of

{weekend} lovelies!

Dreaming of a time when you will become pregnant…

learning that you are expecting…

being in the midst of pregnancy…

birthing your baby…

and holding, feeding, cuddling & kissing your newborn

{for the very first time}

are some of the most amazing, memorable & joyous times

in our lives as women!

We hope you enjoyed our baby week

and that you find the following information & links helpful!

Have a …..lovely….. weekend!

xo

 

{Healthy Pregnancy Snacks // FitPregnancy}

From homemade granola bars to ice pops & veggie dips…

there’s lots of healthful variety here!

 

{Sleep Tips During Pregnancy // Dr. Oz for FitPregnancy}

Any woman who has experienced pregnancy

knows that there are almost always sleep issues involved…

especially in the final months when your tummy is big and your bladder seems small!

Supposedly it’s nature’s way of preparing you for the sleepless nights ahead once your baby is born.

Here are some tips from Dr. Oz on getting some much needed zzz’s!

 

 

{Printable Birth Plan // The Bump}

A great tool to stimulate conversation with your significant other

and to gather your own thoughts in regards to your wishes for the birthing process.

This is important to complete and then review with your doctor or midwife.

Note: this is pretty detailed, so all of these options may not be offered to you.

 

 

{A Simple Mantra // The Keep Calm-o-Matic}

 Or… perhaps you’d rather keep things simple,

forget the comprehensive birth plan… and go with the flow?

This is pretty much how I handled my fourth delivery…

no drugs, no midwife….

just Husby, a couple nurses, my way too handsome doctor, and a hockey game in the background…

unforgettable…

 

{Shrink, Tighten, Control // Belly Bandit}

Looking for a post-partum compression wrap?

I whole-heartedly recommend the one made of Bamboo!

It is their softest material & is comfortable while still being supportive.

Make sure you read their sizing tips before purchasing!

 

 

 {Timeline for the Breastfed Baby // The Alpha Parent}

This is my favorite link of the week!

A thorough timeline that every breastfeeding new mom should read & bookmark!

 

 

 

{DIY Modern Nursing Shawl // The Coterie Blog}

This darling shawl appears to be super easy to make

{this would also make a great gift}!

You need 1 yard of knit fabric, and it only requires you to sew one line!

It’s cute and functional!

It even covers your back, unlike most that you purchase!

 

 

 

{After Baby Workouts // Knocked-up Fitness}

Our friend, Erica Ziel, of Knocked-up Fitness recently released her new AFTER BABY Workouts!

You can also go on her site to view her YouTube fitness videos!

See our post of her Pilates-Infused Fitness for expectant mamas {here}!

 

 

 

{Postpartum Intimacy // Giving Birth with Confidence}

Experts from FitPregnancy give the real scoop on what’s really going on

“down there”

and answer questions about intimacy after baby!

 

 

{Tips for Photographing Your Baby // Click it up a Notch}

10 really helpful tips for photographing your baby!

These pointers are realistic and easy enough to do

for the average mom or dad behind the camera!

 

 

{Additional Reading Material we Recommend}

Difference Between Baby Blues & Depression

Helping Your Older Kids Adjust to the New Baby

Baby Milestones >> 10 Basic Developmental Skills & Timeline

 

Filed Under: Lovelies

Baby Week and {Giveaway}

February 18, 2013

This week Sara and I are excited to kickoff

 baby week with a fun giveaway for Moms……

My family has been blessed with the upcoming

arrival of two baby nephews

{two of my sister’s are expecting boys}.

With two new babies on the way

this means baby gifts galore!

Sara and I have had many favorite

 products amongst our 6 kids.

 We thought the timing would be perfect to

launch a week about all things BABY!

Hopefully our suggestions can help a

new mommy that is feeling

overwhelmed by the amount of items listed on

a baby registry….

or maybe you are like me and you have a

couple of baby showers to attend and you need gift ideas!

Speaking of great gift ideas…..

Who doesn’t love a

GIVEAWAY?

A few weeks ago Sara wrote about

Pilates-Infused Fitness by Erica Ziel

Erica is the amazing creator of

Knocked-Up Fitness

She is a mother of 3 and a highly sought after

pilates-infused fitness expert and personal trainer.

She shares her knowledge with new mommies who

want to stay fit and healthy during all the stages of pregnancy.

We are excited to be giving away a set of

her Knocked-UP Fitness DVD’s.

erica ziels knocked up fitness DVD's

These are perfect for any mommy during… and after pregnancy.

Here are the details to WIN…….

Please comment & subscribe to

{Simply Happenstance}

you can also earn additional entries by doing the following:

“Like Us” on Facebook

or

“Follow Us” on Pinterest.

You can earn additional entries by also liking

Erica’s Knocked-Up Fitness Facebook Page!

After you are finished {subscribing, liking or following},

simply leave a comment on this post

indicating how many entries you should have!

We will announce the winner on Friday, February 22nd.

Please spread the word to your pregnant friends & family!

Best of luck!!!

nicole signature via simply happenstance

Filed Under: Family

Pilates-Infused Fitness with Erica Ziel

January 7, 2013

If you are an expectant mama,

or plan on having another baby in the future…

this post is especially for you!

For those of you that hope to regain your pre-pregnancy body

{as I am}

or just want to work on being more fit in the new year….

keep reading!

 Meet Erica Ziel, founder of Core Athletica Inc!

 

Erica is known as being one of Southern California’s

most sought-after experts

for fitness-infused Pilates and personal training.

Not only does she hold a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology & Health,

she is a Certified Personal Trainer…

Pilates Instructor…

Nutritionist…

& proud mom of 3!

*********************************************

We all know that there are tremendous benefits

to exercising throughout pregnancy;

namely feeling better…

looking great…

preparing your body for labor & delivery…

and regaining your pre-pregnancy body more quickly.

While pregnant with her 3rd baby,

Erica shared her knowledge & fitness skills

by creating

{Knocked-up Fitness}

“an online destination developed for women

who want to stay fit and healthy during all stages of pregnancy.”

In addition, she has Prenatal Pilates-Infused Fitness DVD’s

{for the “sassy modern mom”}

available for purchase on her website {click here} or on Amazon!

 

I had the good fortune of trying out Erica’s Prenatal DVD set

{even though I am not pregnant}

and I have to tell you…

the exercises are terrific!

Erica keeps you motivated, focused & challenged!

{I would even recommend these to my friends who are not expecting!}

Here is a preview of her Knocked-up Fitness DVD’s:

In addition to her DVD collection,

Erica has also created several online videos

{click here}

offering a variety of exercises

that you can add to your current repertoire {both pre & postnatal}.

*********************************************

Stay tuned {simply} readers

because Erica has graciously given us one of her

 

{Knocked-Up Fitness Prenatal DVD Combo Packs}

 

for a

***GIVEAWAY***

{Thank you, Erica!}

Details on entering to win will be coming soon!

 

Filed Under: Family

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bioSara and Nicole are sorority sisters that simply “happened” to end up in the same small town. They have many things in common, which have set the tone of their blog. They hope that you will join them in their journey of motherhood, dreams that may be, the daily life, and their passion for cooking, yoga, fashion, and design!

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