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{Photo Credit} Post by Contributing Writer, Emily P. This Mother’s Day signified a special time for my family and I. Not only was it my first mother’s day as a mom, but we also announced the coming of our second little one to extended family. As I look back on my year Continue reading Encouragement for New Moms   Essential oils can be a wonderful natural solution for various seasons of motherhood, including pregnancy and postpartum. Whether you’re preparing a birth kit, riding the postpartum hormonal waves, or just struggling with a stuffy nose or achy feet, I’m sharing some of my favorite aromatherapy tips at Passionate Homemaking this week. Click here to read the full Continue reading Aromatherapy for Mama Post by Contributing Writer, Daniele From the beginning we’ve talked about the environment desired for our children’s births — thinking, praying, seeking options. Delivering at home became one possibility. We questioned friends who had journeyed this way, sought out a midwife and excitedly anticipated the idea. At first. Over time, my husband’s hesitancy grew. In all honesty, Continue reading Sacrifice :: An Almost Home Birth Story {Photo Credit} Parenting is hard work. (So is marriage.) Sometimes the journey toward parenthood is full of heartaches, but every parent will be faced with challenging seasons as a child is born, displays their unique God-given personality (sometimes with a touch more of that “he’s just like me!” than you expected), begins testing the boundaries, Continue reading Simple Parenting Tips to Help When “I Just Don’t Love You.” Are you familiar with that challenge of early pregnancy, where the last thing you want to think about is food… but then you end up thinking about it the most, as you try to keep up your nutrition “for the baby”? Kate of Modern Alternative Mama has put together a wonderful book- not just a cookbook, as Continue reading Simplifying Pregnancy Meals- a Cookbook Giveaway! Jars of Evening Primrose Oil capsules have been a staple on my natural remedies shelf for years. I have found it to be beneficial during various “feminine” seasons of life. Rich in essential fatty acids, it can assist in addressing a wide range of concerns… Read the rest of my post at Passionate Homemaking Continue reading Evening Primrose Oil: A Mama’s Favorite Remedy {Photo Credit} Post by Contributing Writer, Lydia. It’s not surprising that, during these long days of homeschooling and homemaking and knitting and blogging and making lists that will never be completed, I can sometimes forget. Sometimes it takes a glance in the bathroom mirror I am wiping down to jolt me back to reality, Continue reading All You Really Need To Prepare For Baby
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Kristi (digitalscrap…) for winning the membership! After several years of infertility, God blessed our family with two little ones in recent years. During the emotional rollercoaster journey of hopes, losses, and health issues, cycle charting was an effective tool for us. Those years ago, my doctors were impressed Continue reading Fertility Flower Giveaway! Over the past few years, I have come to adore the femininity of wearing skirts throughout my days. Since I wear them for both work and play, I need sturdy, well-made, modest (and yet attractive) pieces. I keep my wardrobe simple with classic colors that mix and match well. When I received a new brown ruffle skirt Continue reading A Simple Wardrobe: Handmade Skirts Giveaway! {Photo Credit} Pumpkin Seeds are full of zinc- an essential part of a nourished diet (and for fertility, as well!). These are a delightful crunchy, savory snack when you get “the munchies,” and a nice change from all the sweets of the holiday season. I often substitute in squash seeds (such as from acorn squash), if Continue reading Fertility-Friendly Snack Mix & Class Discount! |
 
 
 
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