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Happy Birthday to the best friend, partner and dad

Happy Birthday to the best friend, partner and daddy I know.

He is a constant source of love, companionship and positivity.

He is as determined and motivated as they come. He is optimistic beyond anything I have ever seen or ever known. Thank goodness, as he always sees the glass half full and I just see the glass as just half.

He’s a dreamer, a lover and an extremely special person.

Jesse (@ultimatehealthpodcast), I am so lucky to have you, happy 39 🥳

#birthdayboy #aries #april18 #happybirthday
📷 @vickibartelphotographer

My little koala bear on my back 🐨 Now that Sar

My little koala bear on my back 🐨
Now that Sarelle is walking I definitely didn’t think she’d want to be in a carrier.

But to my surprise she is loving being on my back for walks or quick tasks around the house.

I carried Sarelle on my front for months after she was born. She loved it. I loved it and it felt so good to have her on my body. There are so many benefits to having baby so close to you after birth. It just feels so natural and so right. I loved my @sollybaby and @ergobaby for this.

Since she was pretty strong early on and could hold her head up, she was ready to face out in the carrier pretty quickly and this was great. She loved seeing everything and being able to interact with everything in front of her. I carried her like that months. That is until she got too heavy for me and my back and my hips were not happy. I could not go for long walk or do much for longer than 15 minutes.

Unfortunately the carriers I had didn’t work for back carrying so I had to stop carrying Sarelle for a while. Then I discovered @cocochobaby which is ergonomicly designed to carry baby on the back safely and securely. The good news is that this carrier can also be used from birth to have baby on your front.

This beautiful carrier comes all the way from Israel. It’s beyond comfortable to wear and so easy to strap on and take off.

If you are interested in this carrier see my stories for a special code to save on shipping 👌🏼

Are you a baby wearing mama? Have you tried baby on your back yet?

#babywearing #babycarrying #koalababy #mykoala #cococho #backpackbaby #cozyonmommy #backcarrying #momlife #babylife #bellesarelle #mygirl #happybaby

The magic from my front porch a few days ago. I wa

The magic from my front porch a few days ago. I wasn’t planning on sharing this picture but I keep going back to it because it’s so peaceful and so beautiful.

I love my rainbows and I want this one part of my collection 🌈

#rainbowchaser #doublerainbow #peace

Grassfed buffalo butter for the whole fam 🧈 BU

Grassfed buffalo butter for the whole fam 🧈
BUT....
I was so hesitant to buy this.
Fun Fact: I have not eaten butter in decades. Nothing to do with health. But everything to do with the fact that I just never liked the taste.

My brother and I vowed to never touch butter one day at @tgifridays on a family trip when we were growing up. I think I was 10 years old. We got an appetizer slathered in it and I was turned off for the next 30 + years. I have never cooked with it, used it in any baking and I always make sure restaurants leave it out of dishes and sauces.

Even when I started to learn more about how amazing butter is and it’s many health benefits, especially ghee, that still wasn’t enough to convince me (or Jesse - believe it or not he dislikes the taste as well).

However, for the sake of Sarelle’s health, I have been wanting to incorporate some form of butter into her diet.

Since we don’t consume cow dairy, I was after an alternative animal form - Buffalo. Sarelle already loves buffalo yogurt and cheese so I figured the butter would be a hit. Luckily and thankfully it was. I now put it on her eggs, toast, veggies, etc. And believe it or not, I have acquired the taste for it as well. It feels so foreign to add butter to a pan or on bread these days.

But I know I am doing us all good. We are getting an amazing source of fat, Vitamin A and Vitamin K which I know is going to benefit our brain health, our immune system and so much more!

What kind of butter do you eat if any? Also if you haven’t tried this grass-fed Buffalo butter I highly recommend it.

#butter #betterbutter #buffalobutter #butterforbaby #butterforhealth #nongmo #brainhealth #hearthealth #grassfed #local

I’m in total amazement each day seeing how much

I’m in total amazement each day seeing how much Sarelle is growing, learning, changing, evolving and discovering. It’s beyond incredible 🤩

I know the first two years are the most profound in terms of changes & development, but seeing it in action is just absolutely mind blowing 🤯

Everyday she is doing something new, saying something new, walking more confidently and the best part is that she is so proud to show me everything she is learning.

My job is to create that space and to allow her to fully engage with the world in whatever way she chooses.

At the same time I’m soaking it all in because it’s all going to darn fast!

How is she 14 months already?

#bellesarelle #sarellejolie #realmom #learningeveryday #timeflies #14months #reallyrelly #motherdaughter
#toddler #momlife #milestones #slowdown #babygirl #motherhood

📷 @vickibartelphotographer

What’s this you ask? It’s an activity bucket.

What’s this you ask?

It’s an activity bucket. Def: A bucket full of random objects to keep your toddler busy 🤩

It works sometimes for 30 minutes or five minutes depending on Sarelle’s mood.

But a few weeks ago, I needed some fun fast activities to keep her busy on the floor while I made dinner. I just grabbed some of her toys + some non-toys (kitchen utensils, toilet paper roll, ice cube tray, yogurt containers etc) + some random items I got at the dollar store (poms poms were a big hit). And placed them all in a box.

She finds what she wants and either plays with it or transports all the items to another location. The girl loves a good mission. The items usually end up in another room or another container of some sort.

So do yourself and your 1+ old a favour. Grab a bucket, box, container and fill it up for some creative play & temporary distraction. I love seeing where her little imagination goes on her own.

#activitybox #toddleractivities #distraction #montessoriactivity #creative #momlife #toddlerlife #busybee #activemind #activebody #thinkoutsidethebox

When I was trying to conceive for the first time,

When I was trying to conceive for the first time, I learned so much about my body and my cycle even though “I thought” I knew a lot already.

I couldn’t believe how narrow the actual window was to get pregnant. There is literally only a few days if that when fertilization can happen. It’s actually incredible how many people do get pregnant naturally and especially those who don’t even plan for it. The body is amazing and will work it’s wonders in this magical time frame. However, not everyone has such luck. Luckily there are so many incredible alternative options available.

If you are in the planning stages there are so many things you can do to help your chances of conceiving.

You want to do whatever you can for your body and your baby to help you have an easy and healthy pregnancy. Regardless, all of these practices will benefit your health tremendously.

On this episode I am talking with @andreagracewellness and she focuses on reproductive health and helps women optimize fertility, prepare their bodies for conception and nourish their bodies during pregnancy and replenish postpartum.

If you are planning to get pregnant or in your pregnancy you are going to love what Andrea has to say!

⭐️Be sure to check out the episode over at marniwasserman.com/019 the link is also in my stories⭐️

#theultimatebaby #tubcast #fertility #pregancy #pregnant #healthymama #healthypregnancy #healthybaby #preconception #preconceptionplanning #wellness #nutrition

Finding fun & different activities is my mission f

Finding fun & different activities is my mission for this busy bee 🐝

This cute Montessori puzzle 🧩 couldn’t have come to us at a better time.

It covers so many teachables including letters, colours, shapes and practicing motor skills. Not to mention, I can show Sarelle what her name looks like ❤️

I have been wanting a name puzzle for months and I am so in love with this one from @childuniverseco. It’s eco friendly, non-toxic and so cute.

Sarelle has been having so much fun with it...of course until she is onto the next thing. But she always comes back to it.

Please check out this @childuniverseco and all the cute things they can create for your little one.

#namepuzzle #montessoriactivity #motorskills #ecofriendlytoys #theultimatebaby #namegame #puzzle #colours #letters #shapes #toddleractivities #creativeplay

I’ve been on the hunt for some new recipes for S

I’ve been on the hunt for some new recipes for Sarelle for a while. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut and just keep giving the same foods over an over, especially if they are a hit.

I think any mom would attest to that. But at the same time it’s been my mission since the beginning of starting Sarelle on solids to continue to introduce new foods and flavours all the time. Even with this and as a foodie, I could feel my own creativity getting stale. I was so happy when I came across this book shared to me by my friend @carefromwithin. I kept seeing her awesome food stories and I wanted some fresh ideas. So I went ahead and ordered this book.

This book is beautiful with amazing recipes and tips to guide any mama looking to feed their babe the most nutrient dense foods. The only caveat is that this book is not found on amazon or your local book store. You have to order it directly from @boobtofood. But I can assure you it’s well worth it 👏🏼

Some of the first recipes I will be trying out:

Fermented Cashew Cheese
Collagen loaded meatballs
Fermented lentil dosas
Baby’s first bread
Green hulk omelette

#newbook #babyrecipes #boobtofood #realfood #wholefoods #weaning #babyledweaning #startingonsolids #solidfood #nutrientdense

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Happy Birthday to the best friend, partner and dad

Happy Birthday to the best friend, partner and daddy I know.

He is a constant source of love, companionship and positivity.

He is as determined and motivated as they come. He is optimistic beyond anything I have ever seen or ever known. Thank goodness, as he always sees the glass half full and I just see the glass as just half.

He’s a dreamer, a lover and an extremely special person.

Jesse (@ultimatehealthpodcast), I am so lucky to have you, happy 39 🥳

#birthdayboy #aries #april18 #happybirthday
📷 @vickibartelphotographer

My little koala bear on my back 🐨 Now that Sar

My little koala bear on my back 🐨
Now that Sarelle is walking I definitely didn’t think she’d want to be in a carrier.

But to my surprise she is loving being on my back for walks or quick tasks around the house.

I carried Sarelle on my front for months after she was born. She loved it. I loved it and it felt so good to have her on my body. There are so many benefits to having baby so close to you after birth. It just feels so natural and so right. I loved my @sollybaby and @ergobaby for this.

Since she was pretty strong early on and could hold her head up, she was ready to face out in the carrier pretty quickly and this was great. She loved seeing everything and being able to interact with everything in front of her. I carried her like that months. That is until she got too heavy for me and my back and my hips were not happy. I could not go for long walk or do much for longer than 15 minutes.

Unfortunately the carriers I had didn’t work for back carrying so I had to stop carrying Sarelle for a while. Then I discovered @cocochobaby which is ergonomicly designed to carry baby on the back safely and securely. The good news is that this carrier can also be used from birth to have baby on your front.

This beautiful carrier comes all the way from Israel. It’s beyond comfortable to wear and so easy to strap on and take off.

If you are interested in this carrier see my stories for a special code to save on shipping 👌🏼

Are you a baby wearing mama? Have you tried baby on your back yet?

#babywearing #babycarrying #koalababy #mykoala #cococho #backpackbaby #cozyonmommy #backcarrying #momlife #babylife #bellesarelle #mygirl #happybaby

The magic from my front porch a few days ago. I wa

The magic from my front porch a few days ago. I wasn’t planning on sharing this picture but I keep going back to it because it’s so peaceful and so beautiful.

I love my rainbows and I want this one part of my collection 🌈

#rainbowchaser #doublerainbow #peace

Grassfed buffalo butter for the whole fam 🧈 BU

Grassfed buffalo butter for the whole fam 🧈
BUT....
I was so hesitant to buy this.
Fun Fact: I have not eaten butter in decades. Nothing to do with health. But everything to do with the fact that I just never liked the taste.

My brother and I vowed to never touch butter one day at @tgifridays on a family trip when we were growing up. I think I was 10 years old. We got an appetizer slathered in it and I was turned off for the next 30 + years. I have never cooked with it, used it in any baking and I always make sure restaurants leave it out of dishes and sauces.

Even when I started to learn more about how amazing butter is and it’s many health benefits, especially ghee, that still wasn’t enough to convince me (or Jesse - believe it or not he dislikes the taste as well).

However, for the sake of Sarelle’s health, I have been wanting to incorporate some form of butter into her diet.

Since we don’t consume cow dairy, I was after an alternative animal form - Buffalo. Sarelle already loves buffalo yogurt and cheese so I figured the butter would be a hit. Luckily and thankfully it was. I now put it on her eggs, toast, veggies, etc. And believe it or not, I have acquired the taste for it as well. It feels so foreign to add butter to a pan or on bread these days.

But I know I am doing us all good. We are getting an amazing source of fat, Vitamin A and Vitamin K which I know is going to benefit our brain health, our immune system and so much more!

What kind of butter do you eat if any? Also if you haven’t tried this grass-fed Buffalo butter I highly recommend it.

#butter #betterbutter #buffalobutter #butterforbaby #butterforhealth #nongmo #brainhealth #hearthealth #grassfed #local

I’m in total amazement each day seeing how much

I’m in total amazement each day seeing how much Sarelle is growing, learning, changing, evolving and discovering. It’s beyond incredible 🤩

I know the first two years are the most profound in terms of changes & development, but seeing it in action is just absolutely mind blowing 🤯

Everyday she is doing something new, saying something new, walking more confidently and the best part is that she is so proud to show me everything she is learning.

My job is to create that space and to allow her to fully engage with the world in whatever way she chooses.

At the same time I’m soaking it all in because it’s all going to darn fast!

How is she 14 months already?

#bellesarelle #sarellejolie #realmom #learningeveryday #timeflies #14months #reallyrelly #motherdaughter
#toddler #momlife #milestones #slowdown #babygirl #motherhood

📷 @vickibartelphotographer

What’s this you ask? It’s an activity bucket.

What’s this you ask?

It’s an activity bucket. Def: A bucket full of random objects to keep your toddler busy 🤩

It works sometimes for 30 minutes or five minutes depending on Sarelle’s mood.

But a few weeks ago, I needed some fun fast activities to keep her busy on the floor while I made dinner. I just grabbed some of her toys + some non-toys (kitchen utensils, toilet paper roll, ice cube tray, yogurt containers etc) + some random items I got at the dollar store (poms poms were a big hit). And placed them all in a box.

She finds what she wants and either plays with it or transports all the items to another location. The girl loves a good mission. The items usually end up in another room or another container of some sort.

So do yourself and your 1+ old a favour. Grab a bucket, box, container and fill it up for some creative play & temporary distraction. I love seeing where her little imagination goes on her own.

#activitybox #toddleractivities #distraction #montessoriactivity #creative #momlife #toddlerlife #busybee #activemind #activebody #thinkoutsidethebox

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