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19 Months

Jemma’s 18 month photo shoot from Yuen Lui Sweet Girl … You and mama have found such a lovely routine! I have some of my energy back and it has allowed us to have lots of fun :) Home days are by far our favorites. The ones where we lounge in jammies over a hot […]

Raising Our Little Man

It’s not that I don’t want a boy. I always have. But, I am a little anxious, well, curious is a better word. Boys are my unknown. I grew up with only sisters and no close boy friends or boy cousins. See what I mean? Girls, I get. Boys … what exactly do you do […]

Style File: Pregnancy Crop Top

HOME DAY — cropped sweatshirt, thrifted F21 | maternity tank, be maternity from target | yoga pants, american eagle Back in January, I sported this same top sans bump. I can’t decide if it is totally taboo to pair a crop top with a baby bump or if it is totally awesome. I’m leaning towards […]

Fabric Search

I’m on the hunt for some fabric for my little man. I want to make him a snuggle blanket – especially for him from me. Problem is … 1) I’m having a hard time finding/deciding on fabric and 2) Spending alot of fabric makes me nervous because I’m a very beginning sewer. We’re going to […]

Bloggers for Birth Kits

Adriel of The Mommyhood Memos is spearheading a fabulous project for Mother’s Day! It’s easy to become involved. Here’s what you need to know … The maternal death rate in Papua New Guinea is 1 in 7. Think for a moment how many friends you know who have experienced birth in the last year. I […]

The Circumcision Decision, Keeping Our Son Intact

Before I was pregnant I didn’t think much about circumcision. I’d read about it in the Bible and recall hearing things about looks and cleanliness, but never felt inclined to develop a preference one way or the other. I assumed if I had a boy someday, I would let his dad decide if our baby […]

APRIL GIVEAWAY DAY

Another month has passed and I’m thrilled to be back with a round of fabulous giveaways from my wonderful sponsors! Take a peek and I’m sure you’ll love everything as much as I do! Dawn Publications is excited to share one of their new Spring titles with you and your little reader, Over in the […]

Cooking with Grapeseed Oil

Last Fall I was introduced to Wildtree which specializes healthy seasonings, oils, and dinner/dip/dessert mixes. It has been one of the stepping stones in my learning more about healthier eating. I wanted to share a bit about one specific product – grapeseed oil – because, before my introduction to Wildtree I had never heard of […]

Hair Diaries: Pony Day

Hair Diaries is a sneak peek into how I keep my mane tame. Jemma usually allows me 3.2 minutes to style my hair so everything is easy or out. Keep in mind that I have super thick, naturally wavy (also know as crazy) hair. It freaks out if I wash it everyday so styles are […]

Hair Diaries: Curly Girly

Hair Diaries is a sneak peek into how I keep my mane tame. Jemma usually allows me 3.2 minutes to style my hair so everything is easy or out. Keep in mind that I have super thick, naturally wavy (also know as crazy) hair. It freaks out if I wash it everyday so styles are […]

Hair Diaries: Braid It Up

Hair Diaries is a sneak peek into how I keep my mane tame. Jemma usually allows me 3.2 minutes to style my hair so everything is easy or out. Keep in mind that I have super thick, naturally wavy (also know as crazy) hair. It freaks out if I wash it everyday so styles are […]