finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
Hay-yo folks! This is her new “smile” for the camera – nose scrunch and squint :) Lemon snuggle blanket for my girl, not quite done, but getting close! Estate sale score – rusted cast iron, ready for some steel wool The best morning companion, she loves helping me get ready for work You say […]
Jolene is the talented gal behind locoMOmomma. She specializes in beautifully crocheted baby toys like rattles, teethers, play food, and clutchies. dragon rattle, too sweet! What’s a clutchy you ask? Well, good question :) LocoMOmomma has whipped up fabulous organic clutchies which keeps toys close at hand with no metal or plastic pieces! It’s every […]
Soon, very soon these little doilies … will become this … Source When I first caved and joined Pinterest, this doily table runner was one of my very first pins. I adore how whimsical it looks. It’s terribly unique and oh-so-perfect! My lovely ma scored a boatload of vintage doilies at a retirement home garage […]
So sorry for the crazy, double-speed video! I tried again after uploading to Vimeo. Thanks for all your encouragement too! I’m super excited for this next season of life :) Announcement – SAHM from That Mama Gretchen on Vimeo.
With a little over 10 months of experience, here’s what I would consider my MUST HAVES for nursing … Most reliable nursing pads All natural nipple cream Favorite nursing bra – Bravado Bliss Best resource book I’d also recommend a hefty stock of burp cloths. I made my own out of fun flannels. And, most […]
I wholeheartedly plan to retire at the beach. It has to happen. I love it there uber much. Uber = more than alot. Jemma and Mama celebrating 10 months! Sand loving baby First touch of a Pacific wave :) Ocean kisses Born to be at the beach!
Here’s another round of Star Worthy … I’m really feelin’ doilies these days, especially this garland Thoughts on being a full-time mama “Falling in love and getting your heart broken, all at the same time” – so true! Thrift List – old highchair for this project This camera bag is on my birthday list – […]
July Goals – Week 1 – Week 2 – Week 3 CRAFT Create one new craft from start to finish No new crafts this week. But, here are the wool longies I made during Week 3. I entered them in the county fair and won Best of Class and a 1st place ribbon! MEAL PLAN […]
photo by Amanda May Portrait Art Today I had success. My girl and I laughed together. She is learning to be silly and I cherish the moments where laughter fills the space in my home. She plays peekaboo. She blows zerberts. She looks at me with her sweet, toothy grin and I know everything in […]
Read the original Boobs & Babies here. I returned to work when Jemma was 4 months and 5 days old. I was blessed to have 18 weeks at home. Priceless weeks to bond with my girl and establish our nursing relationship. Upon my return to work I planned to pump once in the morning, have […]
