Seasons Greetings!!

Who wants a sweet treat just in time for Christmas?

Recently, I became an affiliate for Nightfood Ice Cream and I had to share my review of this creamy goodness!

I discovered Nightfood nighttime ice cream over the summer while on the hunt for some new snacks to stock up on. It just so happened that a rep from Nightfood reached out to me to review their "sleep friendly" products. If you've been following me for a while, then you know I have a sweet tooth and I have loved ice cream since I was a kid. Needless to say, I was uber excited to try their ice cream!

I tried both the Milk & Cookie Dough and After Dinner Mint Chip ice cream flavors. Both ice creams were smooth, creamy and light. The After Dinner Mint Chip had a cool, minty flavor that was refreshing and fun with the the slight crunch of the chocolate chips. I do wish the Milk & Cookie Dough would have had more cookie dough pieces in it, but overall the flavor was tasty and the pieces were good-sized. I will admit that I ate both pints in one sitting on two separate evenings. But at ~300 calories per pint, there is no need to feel guilty. With less sugar, fat, calories and lactose than the average ice cream AND higher protein & fiber, Nightfood is a healthier option for those late night cravings. Because what you eat before bed matters!

​And there are several other flavors to choose from including Bed & Breakfast, Midnight Chocolate, Cookies & Dreams, Full Moon Vanilla, Cold Brew Decaf, Cherry Eclipse and Pickles for Two.

More about Nightfood nighttime ice cream:

• ​It is filled with sleep supporting minerals, amino acids and digestive enzymes
• It was developed by sleep & nutrition experts
• It is certified Kosher
• Five of eight flavors are gluten free
• It contains no high fructose corn syrup or artificial sweetners
• It contains no milk hormones, rBST-free milk only
• It is formulated with added minerals to cause less heartburn
• It is a good source of protein
• It is the official ice cream of the American Pregnancy Association
• Parent, doctor, fitness coach, athlete and crave monster approved

Okay, so I know what you're thinking... is Nightfood only for pregnant people? No. Nightfood wasn't even originally formulated for pregnant people, but they are no doubt a big part of Nightfood's customer base which is why I highly recommend it to my clients, friends, family and followers. Nightfood has become my go-to snack when I'm craving something sweet before bed. And the cherry on top is that Nightfood is a delightful snack during pregnancy or postpartum (frankly anytime) and approved by children & adults alike so why not stock up for the entire family!

Want to try Nightfood for yourself?

Follow my affiliate link to order all the Nightfood you can store in your deeper freezer!

BONUS for expectant parents: Click here to see how you can get a free pint of Pickles for Two AND FREE SHIPPING!

Be sure to use the store locator to find out where you can get your free samples locally. 

And come back here after you try Nightfood for yourself and leave a comment. I'd love to know what you think! Happy Snacking!

And come back here after you try Nightfood for yourself and leave a comment. I'd love to know what you think!

Have you ever wondered about the meaning behind the name of my doula business? It has taken me a long time to verbalize and express the full meaning and I thought I would share it with you today.

In early 2015, I attended my very first doula training after two years of researching and planning my transition into entrepreneurship. Working as a professional nanny for 10 years had been an amazing experience, but I wanted more. I wanted to offer more to the families I was working with. And I also wanted more for my own family. I wanted to build a long lasting legacy rooted in community and support.

Over the last 5 ½ years, Best of Both Worlds Doula Services has become so much more than I ever dreamed. My early years of both motherhood and business proved to be more than a challenge, but as I navigated my way through milestones & memories, I grew more confident in my abilities as a natural caregiver. I have seen the good, the bad and everything in between serving various family dynamics. If I haven't experienced it firsthand, I know someone who has and I have assisted them through the learning process.

Best of Both Worlds Doula Services is where
Passion meets purpose...
Faith meets fulfillment...
Knowledge meets experience...
Tradition meets modern...
Empowerment meets advocacy...
Commitment meets community...

With 20 years of experience in me, you can guarantee top notch support & care from a family expert. I understand how unique each family dynamic is and I will meet you where you are and provide quality service to ensure that your family will thrive.

Contact me today to schedule your complimentary phone consultation.

​It's my doula anniversary!

Five years ago today I completed my very first doula training. It's amazing how much I have learned and grown as a woman and entrepreneur since then. I have leaned into my strengths, embraced my weaknesses, reduced my fears and crushed my doubt to be who I was called to be. I am truly blessed to have seen my dream realized and I know I still have a lot to do and many more families to work with. I look forward continuing my work and educating others about the beneficial role of doula. But today, I will have cake!

Business Birthday Vibes All Day! 🎂🎉

Will you do me a favor and help me celebrate?

1. Tag someone who is pregnant or just had a baby

2. Leave me a review on Facebook and/or Google

3. Comment below and tell me how I or another doula have impacted you and your family's lives

EXTENDED GIVEAWAY! Since I have very low entries for the @bedtanicals giveaway, I have extended it for another week! Enter by Friday, March 13th at 5 p.m.

​*To enter the giveaway, follow @sexwithashley, @bedtanicals and @bestofbothworldsdoula on Instagam and leave a comment on my last blog post (Guest Blog Interview with Ashley Cobb).

This week's guest blogger is Ashley Cobb, sex educator and owner of Bedtanicals. I connected with Ashley a few months ago through social media and I knew I had to introduce her to my followers and clients. Earlier this week, Ashley and I co-hosted a live discussion and Q&A on Instagram to talk about all things SEX. We had a great discussion and I am grateful for all of the feedback and questions that followed. If you missed us live and didn't get a chance to catch the replay, please see my IG feed for my recap post. As the month of love comes to a close, I wanted to share a little more information about Ashley and the important work that she is doing.



​1. Give me some background information on yourself and your business.

I am a sex blogger and influencer, I run the website and social media pages for Sex With Ashley (SWA). SWA is a collection of personal sex related stories, advice and tips. I also recently launched a CBD sexual wellness company, Bedtanicals. Bedtanicals mission is to increase pleasure and lubrication for vulva owners.

2. What made you decide to become a entrepreneur? How did you get into your work?

The entrepreneurial life chose me. I am not one of those people who knew from birth they were meant to be a business owner, I sorta fell into it. I always had an interest in sexual health, my degree is in biology and health promotion. I knew early on that I wanted to be a sex educator. However in my area, finding work as a health educator was extremely difficult so I created my own lane. In 2016, I left my job as a middle school teacher to find a way to make my passion a reality. That was very hard year, but within that year I learned that working for someone else was not my thing. That year was the year I knew I was born to be an entrepreneur.

3. What were the best & hardest parts of starting your business, both personally and professionally?

Starting businesses are marathons not races, being patience and consistent during the tough times is the hardest part. When your business isn’t growing as fast as you would want it, its hard to keep going some days. But not giving up as benefits which is the best part. Watching something you built, bare fruit into this whole thing is the best feeling in the world. Personally, you are going to miss out on some events and celebrations and that sucks. Learning to create balance is also a hard part. You want to be there for everybody but sometimes you just cant. But good friends and family will understand and that always makes it better.

4. What did you learn about yourself and your support system while studying/training and starting your business?

I’ve learned that your friends and family might not always support you in the beginning so you have to believe in yourself. Family and friends tend to need time and proof that your “little” idea or business will work out first then they usually jump on the bandwagon soon after. So don’t let family and friends with limited view points distort the vision and goals you have for your life.

5. What is your niche? What defines and separates your brand and business from others?

My niche is sex and women. I think want makes my brand stand out is me, I’m relatable. I just don’t teach but I share my own personal stories too.

6. Describe the sex education culture & community in North Carolina.

North Carolina is very much the south. Sex is still taboo for most. It a lot of religious shame associated with sex still here. Sex is something you do but don’t talk about.

7. Where do you see your business in 5 years?

In five years, I see Bedtanicals as one of the leading CBD Sexual Wellness Brands. I see the Sex With Ashley brand as the go to sexual wellness blog for black women. I want to be this household name that women trust for sex advice.

8. What advice do you have for any entrepreneurs looking to start or revamp their business?

Don’t quit your day job until your dreams are able to support you. Also keep believing in yourself even when it seems like nothing is changing. Be patient. Be consistent. Learn to do what works best for you. You will find that everyone has advice on what you should be doing in your business but you have to be able to take the meat and throw away the rest.

9. Who do you look up to or admire in the sexual education and health community?

I look up to a lot of people in the sexual education field. A few of my faves are Dr Rachel Ross, Jessica O’Reily and Michele Hope.


Ashley is a "Sexfluencer" whose goal is to help women create more intimate, exciting, fulfilling sex life. She created her personal brand and blog, Sex With Ashley as a tool to help women feel comfortable discussing their sexual desires as well as release all the negative B.S. that holds them back from experiencing the best sex imaginable. Likewise her CBD Sexual Wellness Company, Bedtanicals is on a mission to provide luscious, organic CBD lubrication and increased pleasure to people with vulvas and vaginas.

Social Media: @bedtanicals and @sexwithashley

ISSA GIVEAWAY!

​Ashley has a special gift to giveaway! The winner will receive goodies from her Bedtanicals product line!
​To enter, follow @sexwithashley, @bedtanicals and @bestofbothworldsdoula on Instagram and leave comment on this blog post. Bonus entry: repost the blog/giveaway post in your IG stories and be sure to tag @bestofbothworldsdoula and @sexwithashley. Giveaway ends Friday, March 6th at 11:59 p.m. The winner will be announced within 48 hours.

Issa Giveaway!

Tomorrow is my birthday!
🎁 💐 🎂🎈 🎉 🍾
And I have teamed up with Arified Organics to giveaway some amazing all natural, handmade goodies for one of you!

Here's how to enter:
1. Like this post.
2. Follow me and Arified Organics on Facebook and Instagram.
3. Tag a friend in comments. Each tag is an entry.
4. Bonus entries: share this post in your Facebook or Instagram stories and tag us both.

The winner will receive one handmade soap, one jar of body or facial scrub and one bath bomb from Arified Organics. The giveaway will end on Sunday, June 30 at 11:59 p.m. Winner will be announced on Monday, July 1st. Good luck!