finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
I love getting comments. I’m pretty sure all bloggers do.I mean, it’s not like I think I’m sending my words in to space. Blogger’s comment option isn’t very conducive to questions and conversations. This is sad. As I’ve become a teensy bit more html savvy, I’ve decided to try and remedy this because I’d really […]
This week was swell. Mostly cause I chose to have a good attitude. Cheers to me :) Monday – I plopped her in my work chair when she arrived for lunch. She decided it was pretty awesome. Tuesday – We had lunch with one of my co-workers. No picture. She is becoming such a distracted […]
This is a mega long post … bear with me as I spill my heart all over the internet :) It was very difficult for our family to decide for me to return to work at the end of my blissful, 18-week maternity leave. But, with all trying situations in life there is a silver […]
You know those weeks you where you start at zero? That’s me. I feel empty, just like my gas tank. Sad. I’m trying to accomplish alot this week. Too much I’m sure. We’ve been away from home the last two weekends and are gone again this coming weekend so I’ve got to fit things in […]
Q: What are the very best baby products? A: The ones that can be shared with the mama! For example, I love sharing Jem’s soaps and lotions. Even more, I love sharing her hair clips! Isn’t it such a wonderful mother/daughter bond to be able to share beauty products and accessories?Callie’s Little Things are one […]
Yeah! Fridays are very happy days around our house … it’s Mama G and Baby J Day :) This week I discovered Diptic for iPhone. I rarely spend money on apps, but this was a must. Look what I can create? Picture collages of J Baby! Hello!?!? So worth $1.99! Today we are doing lots […]
I have been cloth diapering Jemma for a little over 4 months now. It has been a great experience thus far. All except for some sneaky stink we ran into around month 2 and 3. Here’s some of the back story … When we moved in June 2010 we sold our trusty old washer and […]
Here is a smidgen of great links and articles I’ve read in the last week. The internet is such an arsenal of wisdom. I love learning from other moms! This project has me itching for Valentine’s Day! Since I’ve been sewing more, I plan to whip up some of these sweet cards next year. Even […]
I got a sewing machine for my birthday last Fall and I’m here to share a few of my latest projects! Burp clothes in fun, girlie prints! Idea credit Designed and sewn my Jemma’s grandma Free pattern from Craft Warehouse I’ve got lots on my “to sew” list:Babushka dollstuffed elephantmore mermaidsfelt clip flowersyo-yo clip flowersstuffed […]
Welcome to the March Carnival of Natural Parenting: Natural Parenting Top 10 ListsThis post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama. This month our participants have shared Top 10 lists on a wide variety of aspects of attachment parenting and natural living. Please […]
I was thrilled when my package from Little Jumping Beans arrived. You know why? Babushka dolls! Yes, that’s right … this week’s Etsy Spotlight has fabulous soft-soled baby shoes made with Babushka doll fabric. Oh. my. word. Normally, I would say I had a hard time picking out a print for these adorable shoes. Isn’t […]