finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
Hey mamas! Now that your kids are back in school, it’s time for you to explore some new things too, right? I’m working through two different e-courses (gotta show my kids that learning never ends!) and am so very excited to share more about and recommend one of them today — Vaccines Demystified. Honestly, I’ve been […]
This post was developed in partnership with Pfizer as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. It would take all my fingers and toes to name people I love and admire who struggle with depression. It’s prevalent. It’s common. And it’s something that, with help, can be managed. My loved ones who battle depression […]
Do you see one doctor, a few or perhaps an assortment of specialists? Would you consider yourself to have a healthcare community? It’s not something I really thought about before having a family, but since becoming a mom I’ve spent time thinking, researching and proactively working towards building such a community. I’m sharing about this […]
Have you started reading ingredient labels on your food? What about your beauty products? Perhaps you’re trying to make better choices by purchasing products with an ingredient list you can pronounce? I know I am! For me, it has been a slow transition, letting go of my favorite parabens and fake scents, but I’m committed […]
Welcome to the February 2014 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Parenting Fears This 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 stories and wisdom about parenting fears. *** I know I’m not alone when I say that parenting […]
More than anything I want my children to grow up knowing, truly believing, that they are beautiful. Rooted deep in their hearts, I want them to know that it is not their outward appearance that makes the world crave their company, but their kind, gentle spirits, their laughter, their desire to do good. Still, I […]
I’ve been anticipating this guest post for quite some time and I’m so happy that today is the day to share! Today, we’re gonna talk about birth control options. Hooray! It’s all the stuff you probably didn’t learn in health class, but should have. I’ll let Caitlin of Tales of the Elders do most of […]
By no means am I an expert on little ones and casts. Max only had is on for 10 days. But, in that short time we did learn a few things to make his (and our) experience a little easier. With an arm cast, we immediately noticed that his under arm was getting roughed up […]
More than any other experience in my life, becoming a mother has changed me. It’s breathtaking to look at these babies. The ones who started so small, grew in my belly and still, many days, cling to me tightly as we adventure through life together. My Jemma and Max are precious. They light up my […]
source Bras are expensive, and nursing bras are no exception. Although it might not be the most fun lingerie shopping trip, having a properly fitting nursing bra is key to breastfeeding success. Can I get a hearty “Amen!”? To small and a mama risks plugged ducts and other complications, to loose and the lack of […]
February 15- 22, Amy of Amy Willa: Me, Mothering and Making It All Work and I invite you to share a post about how YOU make your pantry plentiful! In a tough economy, frugality is important to daily life, but our health and happiness is important, too! Sharing meals is important to the human experience and […]