Getting Through The Holidays With A Newborn Baby

Bella Breakdown I had my son, who is now 3, in early November. He was barely a month old during Thanksgiving, and not quite two months old when Christmas came around. I was definitely exhausted through the majority of those months. The family and friend visits felt never ending, and it was almost awkward trying to handle being a new mom and also participate in holiday festivities. If you have a newborn baby during this time, don’t fret, here are a few tips on how to handle your new born and enjoy all of the holidays: 1. Be on...

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Mom And Dad, Best Roommates Ever?

Bella Breakdown After I graduated high school, I lived on my own and paid my own rent for five years. To me, I felt like there was no way I would ever move back with my parents. That was until I found myself 22, recently single, and 8 months pregnant. I was basically Khloe Kardashian without the net worth. I felt embarrassed to be back in my hometown, in the same room I spent my childhood in. But, I’m definitely not the only one in this group of millennials whose parents, at some point in their adult lives, have...

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Why You Shouldn’t Shop With Your Partner

Bella Breakdown Your significant other is probably the first person you think of to do activities with. As the Christmas season rounds the corner, you are probably under the impression that it’s a good idea to shop with one another, probably not for their gift, but for your family and mutual friends. Well, I hate to break it to you but shopping with your partner under most circumstances could be damaging to your relationship. Okay, so maybe not while you are holiday shopping, but if you live together and are deciding to shop to redecorate your home, some of...

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When To End A Long Distance Relationship

Bella Breakdown Long distance relationships are some of the most challenging relationships to be in. It can be really rewarding for a lot of couples, however it can be really strenuous for many couples. Long distance relationships always begin with hope that your love is strong enough to bridge the divide of your physical proximity. So, no doubt long distance relationships will be hard, even if it’s a great relationship, but when is it time to end your LDR? Well here are a few signs: 1. You or your partner begins to make excuses as to why the communication...

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