finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
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 […]
source I’m also thinking about making a placenta print! At my 19 week appointment my midwife said my placenta has great blood flow. It was talkin’ up a storm when we were listening for Sprout’s heartbeat. Yep, that’s the kind of thing we visit about at appointments. Sprout is the current nickname to my little […]
source Partnering with Grocery Outlet (GO) has been such a rewarding experience and I can’t wait to tell you all about it! I’ve been a fan of Grocery Outlet for quite some time. I mean, hello … great prices and selection, often times a ton of organic options, what isn’t to love? Some of my […]
Do you love mason jars as much as I do? I mean, seriously, I swoon over their sweetness and use them for everything these days! I can’t wait to try out some of these projects, thanks Pinterest for the inspiration! Source: sparkleandhay.com via Vernice on Pinterest Source: lovelyspaces.com via Cristela on Pinterest Source: lizmarieblog.com via […]
If I should have a daughter, instead of Mom, she’s gonna call me Point B. So that way she knows that whatever happens, at least she can always find her way to me.” -Sarah Kay, “B” Sarah Kay is 22-year-old slam poet who performed “B” on the popular TED. Her spoken word and interview from […]
If you’re stopping by from the 2012 Ultimate Blog Party … WELCOME! My name is Gretchen and I’ve been blogging since January 2010 when I found out I was expecting my sweet daughter, Jemma. She is now 18 months old and busy as a bee :) This August we’ll be bringing a baby brother on […]
CONSIGNMENT SHOPPING WITH MIMI & JEMMA – coat & scarf, old navy | jeans, lauren conrad from kohls | tee, c/o MamaSan Maternity Apparel | flats, target PROPERTY VISIT – jeans, lauren conrad from kohls | blouse, vintage “Miss Fashionability” says the tag :) | Salt Waters, thrifted | belt – target | tank, be […]
So … the county has everything they need for the setback adjustment and we’re just waiting on the official word/documentation that we’re good to go. Once that is complete we’ll move ahead with the septic design and excavation. As I mentioned, on Easter we visited the property again and I couldn’t help but take another […]
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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 :)What better way to begin Spring than with a fresh step in regard to finances! […]
Last week I spent 30 minutes explaining a blood work request to the clinic – read more about my experience with co-managed healthcare here. I seethed at how difficult this was all becoming. Should I just switch to the clinic’s OB? Should I just spend the money to pay out pocket for the test and […]