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Post by Contributing Writer, Nada When Naomi was born, we received an influx of second hand items from our wonderful friends and families. Clothes, books, and toys. Oh my goodness, the toys! We had made it known that we didn’t want Naomi to be given a lot of plastic toys, especially ones with plastic, with lights, with noise. Continue reading Simple Household Baby Toys   Post by Contributing Writer, Stacy Most commercial bath products scare me, especially those intended for babies. The ingredient lists often contain chemicals that I don’t want anywhere near my children! If you are like me and want to naturally add a pleasant, herbal fragrance to your baby’s bath, you might enjoy the following baby bath bag. Besides Continue reading Herbal Bath for Baby
Post by Contributing Writer, Beth Continue reading 10 Tips for Airplane Travel with Young Children Our baby boy is here! Haven Luke arrived in a gentle home waterbirth into his Daddy’s arms on Saturday afternoon 3/24 at 12:38. He’s 8 lbs 2 oz, 20.5 inches, and was born “in the caul.” His siblings adore him, and we are all settling in well at home together. We’re thankful Continue reading Baby is Here! Post by Guest Writer, Jenni of Mom Essentials I’ve been pregnant seven times. I didn’t know much about essential oils until I was pregnant with my fourth child. From then on, I was hooked. I started using herbs and plant medicine after my second child, because I got somewhat disillusioned with many Continue reading Essential Oils for Pregnancy Post by Contributing Writer, Beth When I gave birth to our first child in 2008, I was largely unaware of anything to do with natural childbirth. I had an OB-GYN as my care provider during my pregnancy, and planned to give birth in the best big-city hospital in our area. I didn’t know that I Continue reading Can Your Environment Significantly Affect Your Birthing Experience? From the first days with our little ones, I have chosen to wear my babies. It was a great way to bond during adoption, and later, to keep a nursing baby close while chasing a toddler (and I’m sure I’ll be wearing our newest infant soon!). But I’m not the only one wearing the baby. My Continue reading Why Baby-Wearing Isn’t Just for Babies (or Mamas!) The Beatles famously sang “All you need is love, love, love is all you need.” While I am sure they had a different context for their words, I have been thinking about this in the context of my home life and budget. All You Need is Love… by singlestitches We just welcomed a new baby into our Continue reading All You Need Is Love… As I’ve been making preparations for our third baby lately, one of my “baby essentials” projects has been a place for the baby to sleep. We decided upon a Mini Co-Sleeper this time, and purchased one for less than half price off of craigslist. However, it didn’t come with sheets. I did not want to spend around Continue reading Homemade Mini Co-Sleeper Sheets 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! |
 
 
 
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