finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
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 […]
I have been thinking about potty learning for way too long. It’s time for me to move into the research phase of this topic. You with me? I’ve been hesitant for a few reasons … Potty learning makes me feel like Jemma is grown up, more grown up than I want her to be It […]
Back in April I was super stoked because it looked like the county was on our side and we would be moving ahead with the house in no time at all. Did you catch that … BACK IN APRIL. It’s July now. JULY! The county has decided that we need to file a full application […]
Would you like to share about yourself in my feature, Meet That Mama? I’d love to have you! Especially as I ease into my babymoon :) Just send me an email (thatmamagretchen@gmail.com) or leave a comment and I’ll send you the interview questions! … Oh so many ways to follow along … Blog – GFC […]
Momma Jorje is one of the wonderful gals from Natural Parents Network. She is such a source of parenting inspiration and I’m so blessed to have her here today sharing her birth plan! When you have a chance, definitely pop over to her blog; you definitely don’t want to miss some of her fabulous posts! […]