finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
Thank you to ZzzQuil for sponsoring this post on what keeps me from having the best night sleep ever. Click here to save $2.00 on ZzzQuil. Pregnancy sleep is a fickle thing. Today at my midwife appointment my number one complaint was lack of sleep. Many days I opt to nap with Jemma for 2 […]
This is gonna be short and sweet. Pretty much, I gather a ton of parenting resources and wisdom from mamas all over the interweb. Facebook is one such place and these are some of my favorite pages to follow. They are more than just pages though – they are little communities where you can chat […]
During my first pregnancy I read and read and read. There was so much to learn and absorb before Jem was born. I got many recommendations, but when it all boils down these 5 books are my top, ultimate must-reads. If you are expecting or your pregnant mama friends are looking for a quality read […]
It’s that time again! You might remember the great post in December 2011 that highlighted the Natural Parents Network Volunteer’s most popular or favorite posts from the year. Or what about March 2012 post which featured Do It Yourself projects, How To’s, Tutorials, Recipes, and anything related to a step by step guide or informational […]
Blog – Shop – Facebook – Twitter Prairie Hen is my online home to share about my adventures in parenthood, thrifting and toy making (along with lots of other stuff)! I love Jesus and my family. I like tattoos, good deals and my pup. I tolerate my cat and hot Florida summers. <3 Website – […]
It all begin with these adorable invitations courtesy of Lullaby Loo … My dear friend, Leah, stumbled across them and her imagination went wild with the mustache theme for brother. Leah had a little boy last September (and yes, brother, and her son are destined to be best friends), and she is all about finding […]
I almost hate writing this because thrifting is so freakin’ fabulous. But let me tell you, when Value Village tries to charge me $8.99 for a maternity shirt from 2003 I have to shake my head and wait around for 50% off holiday Monday. Feel me? I mean, if it is really super cool, I […]
My mama, sisters, and I have finally launched our Etsy shop – Prairie Pretty … take a moment to look around and like us on Facebook. And … through the end of June you can use the promo code PONYEXPRESS for free shipping! Woohoo! Happy shopping :) Here’s the story behind Prairie Pretty … My […]
Darbi is a dear friend of mine. She was actually one of my most favorite babysitters back in the day :) We grew up at the same church and her parents were my godparents. I pretty much love Darbi and her family to bits! Ten years ago, Darbi gave birth to her first child, a […]
Sadie Dear from Brambles and Honey has become a fabulous blog friend over the last while. Her blog is sweet as can be and she has built a fabulous community where mamas can share and visit. Today she is here to spill her birth story! Thank you, Sadie!Oh, and after you’re done reading be sure […]
Linking up with the lovely Mandy for High on Thrifting Thursday! This week was a super thrifting success – I’m in love with my finds! Sweetest vintage patchwork quilt Nursery rocker – thinking of staining the arms and perhaps reupholstering Anthro “J” teacup for Miss Jem And … Jemma smiling and saying “geeees” (rhymes with […]