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Here’s the scoop – if you don’t make this ASAP, we can no longer be friends. INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup of unsalted butter 1 cup of flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sugar 2/3 cup milk 4-6 peaches (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and thickly sliced DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375 degrees […]
I must admit, Hypnobabies is most likely a much easier birth study to do while pregnant sans toddler. Finding quiet times to read, study, and listen has been few and far between. I honestly feel like I’m failing at it. But, I’m trying, I really am. And these last few weeks I’m buckling down and […]
photo credit I’m in heaven scrolling through my maternity pictures! Christine did an AMAZING job capturing my brother bump :) We took photos in two sessions this time around. Not on purpose, but thanks to a lightning storm that cut the first train location short. I’ll be sure to share more soon! Nothing like a […]
Shop – Facebook I run a little shop that believes in BIG things. I believe that babies hold the “potential of an acorn” ~ that if they are nurtured and given just what they need, our littlest people will grow up strong and become something amazing! We also believe in the power of LESS…less waste…less […]
Cooking … I made these bars (lies, I asked Hannah to make them for me) as a good protein source. I’m planning to whip up some more to have as a yummy snack for our birth team during brother’s arrival. Making … More like what I’m planning/hoping/wishing to make. I have some sweet boy flannel […]
The 4th was fabulous this year. Jem was in full patriotic spirit as we enjoyed a little flag march, parade, and delicious 4th of July food! Jem’s whole outfit was thrifted, which, if you ask me is a very patriotic thing to do :) Top and pants were originally from Gap and her little sandals […]
Oooo, Shabby Apple you make this super pregnant mama happy! Did you even know that Shabby Apple has a line specific to maternity, Mama Apple, and even better, a line for the New Mama too. Brilliant! It’s such a treat to feel pretty when you’re nearing baby’s arrival (and after) and the Serenade dress from […]
Each month for the rest of 2012 I’ll be featuring ways you can be a bit more frugal. As Ben Franklin said, “A penny saved is a penny earned.” And who doesn’t like to have a few extra pennies around :) I followed this recipe for homemade laundry detergent and have been using it for […]
Marie from The {Linc} Between Us is such a sweet mama! Her story is inspirational and I love her heart for adoption. Join me in welcoming her to Meet That Mama! Hi, I’m Marie and I blog about my life as a 20-something mommy and wife over at, “The Linc Between Us.” I married my […]
Are you planning a party? In need of some super fabulous invitations? Lullaby Loo is the place to go! Take a peek at the sweet shower invitations I had and browse around to see which ones you’ll order if you win a $25 credit to the Lullaby Loo shop! I’m in love with so many […]
I’m going to start off with all the lameness of 36 weeks … I’m planning to end on a happy note though, so bear with me :) It’s much too hot and I can’t find the right combination of open windows at night and AC Mostly because I am in the midst of the WORST […]