finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
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 […]
My Dear Jemma, Could it really already be your 10 month birthday? I guess the stickers don’t lie … you’ve reached double digits girlie! In the last month you have learned so much – you wave at your friends, read books like they are going out of style, and have become very aware of where […]
