Emma Conrad
Stories (7/0)
12 Ways to Help a Friend Who Just Had a Baby
Postpartum life is hard. Like so hard. And if your friends are anything like I was, I didn't feel like I should or could ask for help. I felt like I was the mom and so I should be the one doing everything. But the truth is, it's nearly impossible to do everything yourself. My husband took less than a week off work when our son was born, so my days felt like they were about 23,402 hours long.
By Emma Conrad4 years ago in Families
My Favorite Money App
As many of you know, from reading my previous posts, I'm all about saving a couple bucks wherever I can. I'm also all about learning how to save some of the money I work so damn hard to make! I saw an ad for an investing app on Facebook a few months back and decided to give it a whirl. I have never been so instantly pleased with an app before! In three months, I have managed to invest almost $300 into my own future. $300 that I can definitely tell you I didn't think I had! If you download the app now with my link, you'll get your first $5 FREE!
By Emma Conrad4 years ago in Trader
My Two Favorite Amazon Features: Saving Every Penny Possible
I've loved amazon for many years. I love the selection, obviously, because you can really find just about anything you need on the site. And I know I'm not alone in my deep love for them. I also love saving money. Some of you may already be Amazon Pros and be using these two little tricks. But hopefully some of you find this helpful! I've been using these two features for a while now, and truly believe it's saved me hundreds of dollars. On top of the savings you can already get when you choose Amazon instead of other retailers.
By Emma Conrad4 years ago in Lifehack
6 Simple Fitness Tips for the Slightly Less Motivated
I think it’s safe to assume that everyone reading this knows (or has come across) someone who obsesses over working out. Do you ever watch them strut into the gym and envy their strong and deep-seeded desire to lift exceptionally heavy things and run for miles of end? Yeah, me neither…
By Emma Conrad4 years ago in Longevity
I Swore I Wouldn't Be *That* Mom
Finding out you're pregnant is such a whirlwind of hormone and emotion. A million thoughts of a potential future immediately flooded my mind. What will my baby look like? What kind of toddler will they be? What kind of mother will I be? I spent every day of my pregnancy wondering what our futures would hold. For every "I wonder", there came plenty of "I will never" as well, but let me tell you, unless you've lived through motherhood, you should truly never say never.
By Emma Conrad4 years ago in Families
Toddler Teething Remedies
Growing teeth is hard, man. Sharp little pearls ripping through your gums sounds exactly as bad as it feels for our little babes. When your little one is teething it can cause all kinds of symptoms including fever, irritability, upset tummies, and swollen gums. And, unfortunately, you'll get bouts of teething on and off for the first 3 years or so. No one likes to see their children suffer, so I've compiled a simple little list of tips to help ease the pain and hopefully get you both some peace!
By Emma Conrad4 years ago in Families
3 Things to Say to Your Spouse Every Day
My husband and I have only been married three years and together for five. It seems like an eternity for us but in comparison to those who have been married for decades, it can appear that we are quite fresh in the world of relationships.
By Emma Conrad4 years ago in Humans