Welcome To The Blog!
Hi! I’m Kim. Here at Beans & Bravery I brew pregnancy resources to help you stress less and love momming more. You’ll find must-know info to get you to, through, and beyond the fourth trimester. I give you all my tips, tricks, checklists, and research-based information to make your transition to motherhood smoother. I’m so happy you’re here.
Let me show you around. I suggest starting with my baby registry secrets blog post for ways to save big $$$. When you’re done exploring, come back and check out all the roadmaps available immediately for instant download. The menu bar also has suggestions for how to best navigate all the info you can find here. Thanks for coming by!
A PRACTICAL MAMA’S ROADMAP TO …
The Practical Mama’s Roadmaps were born out of necessity for first time mamas just like you.
Check out all of the roadmaps to receive real, honest information you’ll want to know so you can best prepare for your birth and transition to motherhood.
With more than 180 pages of practical, thoroughly-researched information, survival secrets, mom hacks, checklists and printables for every trimester, these roadmaps offer first-time mamas “wish I knew that” info for pregnancy and postpartum. Stress less and love momming more with well-researched information to help you make the best decisions for your family.
- A Practical Mama’s Roadmap to Nesting
- A Practical Mama’s Roadmap to Budgeting for Baby
- A Practical Mama’s Roadmap to Planning for Delivery
- A Practical Mama’s Roadmap to Freezer Meal Prepping
- A Practical Mama’s Roadmap to Transitioning to Childcare
Testimonials
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I loved this resource so much! This is perfect for the stage that I’m in right now. You’ve given me so much to think about! One of the best parts is the budgeting spreadsheet. So helpful!
Amy, First-Time Mama
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The childcare roadmap is great! I had 0 ideas about daycare so this helps me get thinking in an organized fashion. And the birth plan questionnaire is KILLER!
Emily, First-Time Mama
Meet The Mama
Kim Nissen, The Mama Behind the Roadmaps
Hi mama! I’m Kim. I’ve always wanted to be a mom. But I never expected to feel like Superwoman and as though the walls were caving in at the same time.
As a first-time mom, I had NO IDEA what I didn’t know. I have so much no-BS insight to share with you!
My hope is that this blog and my go-to guides will be among your most informative as you start your amazing journey into motherhood. And don’t forget to follow me on Instagram for more mom hacks and family happenings. I love DMs full of baby spam, too!
XO, Kim
Blog Posts
3 Surprise Side Effects of Cutting Dairy While Breastfeeding
Cutting dairy while breastfeeding is becoming more popular for mamas who don’t otherwise live a dairy-free or vegan lifestyle. It may be advised by a pediatrician or allergist to address a potential or confirmed allergy. Or it’s a well-intended solution offered by another mama to help alleviate a baby’s belly discomfort. In either case, cutting dairy while breastfeeding can have unintended side effects.
Read MoreHow To Bathe A Baby With Eczema: 8 Tips To Stop Your Baby’s Itching
Bath time for our baby with eczema was different than I imagined. It wasn’t peaceful or calming. The dreaded eczema itching was awful. Many nights it was messy, overwhelming, and full of tears for both of us. So when we had our second baby, who also suffered from eczema, we had a head start on preventing the severe eczema outbreaks we experienced with Liv. Through trial and error, we learned these 8 tips to bathe a baby with eczema and stop itching.
Read MoreBaby Registry Secrets You Need to Know
There are so many baby registries to choose from and a variety of baby items to select. Where do you start? How do you know what you’ll need? This article covers all the baby registry secrets you need to know before you create your baby registry.
Read MoreEssential Baby Items Shopping List
Not sure what to add to your baby registry? Here’s a roundup of my favorite baby product recommendations for first-time parents.
Read More5 Best Practices For a Successful Breastfeeding Journey
There are many ways to breastfeed successfully, but these five best practices will kick-start your journey and set you up for breastfeeding success.
Read More8 Game-Changing Products that will Simplify Breastfeeding
Planning to breastfeed? These 8 game-changing products simplified our breastfeeding journey and saved time, my boobs, and my sanity!
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