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Hi, I’m so glad you’re here.
I’m Becky, a new mom to a sweet baby girl named Amelia, who just turned ten weeks old. Nurtured and Natural is a little space I created to document life as I navigate this brand-new chapter of motherhood while staying rooted in the things that ground me — clean living, mindful choices, and nourishing food.
Motherhood so far has been a whirlwind — full of deep love, sleep deprivation, and more learning than I ever imagined. As I adjust to these new rhythms, I’ve been leaning into simplicity: using clean, gentle products for Amelia, prepping wholesome meals when I have the energy, and doing my best to stay present.
Whether you’re also a new mom, someone exploring natural living, or just here for clean ingredient recipes and baby product recs — welcome. I hope this blog feels like a comforting, honest, and inspiring place to land.
Life With Amelia: 10 Weeks In
These early weeks have been raw and beautiful — full of firsts, quiet snuggles, and long nights that somehow feel like a blur and a lifetime all at once. Amelia is already teaching me so much about slowing down and finding joy in small moments: a coo, a smile, a few extra minutes of sleep.
In the chaos, I’ve found huge comfort in a few trustworthy baby products that help make our days smoother. Here are some we’ve been loving:
🍼 Our Favorite Baby Essentials
- Burt’s Bees Baby Organic Cotton Swaddle Blankets
These are soft, breathable, and double as nursing covers, tummy time mats, or stroller covers. We use them all day, every day. - Philips Avent Natural Glass Bottles
BPA-free glass bottles for easy breast milk re-heating or formula feeding. Different flow options to fit baby’s pace. - Burt’s Bees Calming Baby Lotion
After bath time, this lotion is our go-to. It smells softly of lavender and leaves Amelia’s skin so soft without any greasiness or harsh chemicals. - Owlet Dream Sock Baby Monitor
This little sock has given me peace of mind while Amelia drifts off to sleep (or doesn’t!) so that I can get a little shut-eye myself.
What We’ve Been Eating (a.k.a. How I’m Staying Fed)
Cooking has become a creative act of survival lately — anything I can make with one hand while wearing a baby is a win in my book. I’m focusing on clean, simple meals that I can prep ahead and reheat easily.
🍽️ Two Meal Prep Wins I’m Loving:
- Ground Turkey & Zucchini Enchiladas
I made a batch of these zucchini and turkey enchiladas and froze half for later. They’re full of protein and flavor, and I love that they sneak in some veggies, too. - Protein Bagels
These 5-ingredient protein bagels have been a lifesaver for quick breakfasts. I top them with avocado, cream cheese, or butter depending on the day (and my level of sleep deprivation).
What You’ll Find Here at Nurtured and Natural
Going forward, you can expect:
- Honest reflections on new motherhood (the beautiful and the hard)
- Clean baby product reviews (everything we use, love, and actually buy again)
- Simple, clean recipes for feeding yourself and your family well
- Tips for natural living, from non-toxic household swaps to gentle remedies
I’ll always share what’s truly working for us — never just what’s trendy or sponsored. And when I use affiliate links (like the ones in this post), they’ll always link to products I genuinely use and love.
Let’s Connect 💛
If you’ve found your way here, I’d love to get to know you. Are you also a new mama? Into clean living? Just looking for a good enchilada recipe? Feel free to leave a comment or say hello.
Thanks for being here on this journey with me.
With love,
Becky
Nurtured and Natural
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