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23 Months

My sweet girl, Do you see that picture? Those glimmering eyes, cheeky grin, and wild hair, oh my! I love ever speckle of you! We visited the market last week and you had so much fun pointing out animals, trying your first snow cone, and filling your skirt’s pockets with rocks. Not to mention the […]

{GUEST POST} Mama + BABIES

Ah … baby snuggles :) Thanks to Jeni, I’m getting in some extras today! When it comes to mothering two – I’ll take all the advice I can get and Jeni’s has some great thoughts to share on boosting the sibling love and managing the 2 kids versus 1 mama ratio :) Plus, I’m hoping […]

Ode to My Sister

My baby sister and I were pretty much inseparable this summer. She was Jemma and I’s “Hannie Nanny” – the perfect helper, cook, and best friend. Sadly, she’s back at college now so texts, emails, surprise packages, and Skype are our main mode of communication. Speaking of surprise packages … someone may be getting one […]

{GUEST POST} How Mothering Came to Me

It’s fun for me to know other mama’s who have a toddler girl and little boy – it’s like we’re in a special club together! Julia is one of the fabulous mamas I met through Natural Parents Network. I’ve been able to get to know her even better through participating in her Preparing for Birth […]

A Sneek Peek …

… at the theme for Jemma’s 2nd birthday party!  Can you believe Miss Jemma is turning 2 in just a few weeks? For a long time I thought we’d plan a TWO-ti Fruitti birthday party for her second birthday, but we swapped ideas for a few reasons. 1) Fruit isn’t locally in season in October […]

{GUEST POST} Zucchini Cakes

Remember when I promised that Bianca would be back to share her culinary expertise? Well … today’s the day. Get ready to rush out the door for a fresh zucchini so you too can enjoy these scrumptious zucchini cakes! – – – – – Hi all! If you are a Pinterest addict like I am, […]

FOTO Fabulous

I can’t rave enough about the quality and beauty of my FOTOstrap. I’m absolutely smitten! Here’s why … A company based on giving is always a winner – check out Fotolanthropy Environmentally friendly materials – 100% leather and organic cotton duck fabric Manufactured in the good ol’ USA Personalization option – hello? Talk about a […]

The Placenta Report

Check out this rad button? I’m going to give you all fair warning on this post. If you aren’t feeling the placenta love – read no further. I know I have some family and friend readers who might think twice about our relationship after the placenta report. Then again, I know I have some super […]

{GUEST POST} Abbie from Roppo Farm: An Adoption Story

Abbie is one of those mamas that makes your heart swell. She loves with everything she is and you know her children are blessed to call her mama. I am equally as blessed to call her a friend and I’m so happy she is here today sharing her story of motherhood. – – – – […]

Give a Little Love

Today Sarah is popping in to share a bit about a new project she is launching … it’s going to be super fantastic, so check out all the details and join in! – – – – – Hey there! I’m Sarah from Whimsical Mumblings :) I’m here today because I wanted to share a project […]

Currently

  Cooking … this amazing recipe from The Pioneer Woman. I mean, does she not cook anything amazing? I saw her whip this up on last week’s episode and couldn’t wait to pick me up some leeks and white wine. It turned out fabulous! My mom said it is one of her new favorite pastas […]