Oh pregnancy, the magical time where rainbows and butterflies come together, frolicking through a wondrous land…just kidding. Kind of. You see, it turns out, there’s actually some strange pregnancy symptoms that may take you by surprise. Can you guess what they are? Well, […]
Being a new mom is great. It’s awesome. But to be honest, it’s also overwhelming, tiring, and a tad bit crazy. No matter how much you prepare, the first seven days after giving birth are going to feel like a whirlwind of…chaos. If you’re […]
Easter is one of the first holidays of the year where you get to spend the whole day outside, or at least that’s true of some places in the world. That makes it a day full of energy and games to blow off some of […]
Dear baby boy, It’s been two months since I first held you in my arms and my world hasn’t been the same ever since. I never knew that I could love so much, a profound love that makes my heart smile whenever I look […]
For the past 23 years, my husband and I have been raising our four sons, debt-free, on an income which has consistently been under the national US median. In that time, God has taught us three important lessons about parenting with a spirit of joy […]
Don’t Waste Nap Time! Imagine this…I’m sure you can because this is probably you. It’s time for your little one to take a nap and you have a ton of things to accomplish in a short amount of time. To set yourself […]
IMPERFECT Crazy how much YOU can change from such a tiny human being entering your life. Yes, your life changes… the laundry room becomes your hangout spot, there are plenty of changing table visits, always dishes to do, going for a simple […]
Let’s talk about separation anxiety. There is so much research on this topic concerning babies, but few discuss how parents can also have separation anxiety. Parents Can Get Separation Anxiety Too Personally, this is something I struggle with and I wish there was more information […]
Do you have a small nursery closet? I think I may have one of THE smallest closets for my daughter. She is the first grandchild on both sides of the family so to say she is spoiled would be an understatement! This girl received so […]
Prepare Yourself and Your Vagina for What Happens After Delivery People are pretty good at preparing a new mom about the miracle of childbirth, and how to care for your new baby after delivery, but did anyone prepare you for what happens to YOUR […]
