I’m Anna Ruck, a mama of two boys (aged 3 and 5). I juggle being home with my kids while also being self-employed as a content creator and digital marketing consultant @socialstruck. I also run the only dedicated maternity/nursing secondhand shop in my area @struckbysecondhand.
I’m big on thrifting, not big on consumerism (you won’t find clothing hauls here, unless they’re secondhand), and like to keep it real.
I share my everyday mama life here on the blog and across my social media channels.
Thanks for being here!
Find STRUCKBLOG on:
1) Struck by Secondhand: Maternity & Nursing Clothing
I own the Kingston, Ontario, area’s only dedicated maternity and nursing clothing shop @struckbysecondhand on Facebook & Instagram.
Clothes are upcycled from one mother to another and ready for try-on, pick-up, or shipping!
You can learn more and shop via the website.
2) Kingston Meet-Up Moms
A Facebook group I started when I felt super isolated at home with a baby and longed for a way to meet and make mama friends! I now organize and host events in the Kingston, Ontario, area where mothers/parents can connect and socialize, and encourage everyone to post when and where they’d like to meet up. Because every parent needs a village! Come join us!
3) Baby Delivery Stories
I’ve written blog posts sharing the details of both of my baby deliveries!
My first baby Lucas was born 4 years ago on Valentine’s Day after I was induced due to preeclampsia. My second, Jacob, was born during a global pandemic.
You can read both stories at the links below.
4) Educational Toy Recommendations by Age
Toys for your child recommended by age, which are appropriately challenging and endlessly adaptable, so you can finish your coffee while it’s still hot (a mother can dream).
5) Creating a Loose Parts Sensory Basket for Baby
My most popular blog post to date! Which makes sense, since it can be hard to keep coming up with new activities that challenge and stimulate baby day after day. But, engaging your baby in sensory play doesn’t have to be an elaborate activity.
6) Education & Motherhood
A tour of my playspaces at home and how I rotate toys. Advice for new mamas from 20 different women, what you need in your nursery (from someone who has used hers for two babies), and more.
You’ll find it all and more under MamaSTRUCK.
7) Work with Me
Learn more about my blogger/influencer work and how your brand could be featured on STRUCKBLOG. Or, if you need help with social media and digital marketing, I create videos, take photographs, host workshops, and coach plenty of marketers and business owners! Head to my SocialSTRUCK page to get the full scoop on my digital marketing services should you be interested in photography, videography (Reels and TikToks), or consulting services to improve your social media game.
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