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As we’ve started looking ahead to the arrival of Baby #3, I was excited to find out about Mom 4 Life, as they’re one of our sponsors this month. They offer 100% Mom-invented products with free shipping everyday! Plus, I was pleased to see they recognize that children are a blessing (Psalm 127:3). I recently Continue reading Giveaway: Mama & Baby Products!   Post by Contributing Writer, Lydia Here in Michigan, things are getting pretty chilly. We can usually count on it being “coat season” from late October through early May, so it is important to make sure that all children and babies are properly outfitted for the weather. I must admit, although I am not very fond Continue reading For the Love of Wool It’s been pouring down rain here, and especially chilly (perhaps snow is coming soon?). We’ve been focusing on indoor projects, keeping warm with baked cinnamon rolls and tea, and washing many little outfits after children’s puddle-jumping escapades). Brainstorming for the holidays have begun, and I’ve stocked up on Northwest cranberries (I love them in kefir smoothies as Continue reading Weekend Inspiration {11.12} Post by Contributing Writer, Lydia It’s almost 2 am by my bedroom alarm clock, and she wakes up screaming. From in here, snuggled up with the baby, I can hear her sobs. I know she’s heading my way, so I slip out of bed before Peter is awakened, meet her in the hallway. She Continue reading Growing Pains A favorite part of my bedtime routine with little ones is massaging in a bit of lavender lotion/oil (and it’s nice for mama as well!). I’m loving my new Lavender Gift Pack from Ragamuffin Organics, for a bit of healthy pampering. Everything is “mama made,” using natural ingredients. Included in the Lavender Gift Pack ($32 Continue reading Ragamuffin Organics Giveaway for Baby & Family Sometimes, a father works from home or in close proximity to where he lives. He’s near the family, can easily offer a helping hand or come home for lunch, and enjoys the freedom of a flexible schedule. Other fathers hold regular hours at a different location, maybe working weekends or various shifts. In our country’s current reality, Continue reading When Daddy Travels I’m enjoying the gradual emergence of autumn, with cooler temps and colorful leaves appearing. Here are some of my favorite links of the week: {Food} Creamed Corn @ Pink Parsley…This summer favorite is simple to make, and doesn’t have to come from a can! {Faith} Encouragement for Discouraged Moms @ Steady Mom… An encouragement for mamas “in the trenches.” {Family} Ten Things Continue reading Weekend Inspiration {9.17} “As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you“
~Isaiah 66:13 “Can I help, Mama?” newly minted big brother stands at my elbow as I lay baby Peter down on my bed. I send Jonah for a fresh diaper from the closet and watch as he comes running back, Continue reading As a Mother Comforts Her Child As a frugal gift for a nephew who will be turning one soon, I stitched up a “big boy” bib from his uncle’s old jeans! Inspired by a bib tutorial in the book Crafty Mama, I adapted it to be (hopefully) a bit more long-lasting, and less of the “frayed” look the author suggests. The book includes a Continue reading Old Jeans to Quick Baby Bib {Photo Credit} Post by Contributing Writer, Stacy If you are the mother of a colicky baby, you know how very difficult it is to listen to your sweet one cry day after day. Your baby is warm, dry, and well-fed, but remains distressed, uncomfortable, and exceedingly fussy. Nothing you do seems to help. I’ve been there. Continue reading Using Fennel to Calm a Colicky Baby |
 
 
 
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