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Month: January 2021

Why I Love Using Essential Oils as a Mom

January 31, 2021

I started using essential oils around 4 years ago. I got a diffuser for Christmas, researched essential oil brands and and begun diffusing a few fairly basic blends. It wasn’t until I became a mom though, that essential oils began to be more important in my life. Two years ago, I was trying to figure…
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A breastfeeding Saga: how to nurse a baby with a tongue tie

January 29, 2021

Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. This story and advice is personal to my own experience, so please consult with your doctor before implementing any of the ideas or advice below. When I was pregnant with baby #2, I had written down one piece of advice for myself. Check to see if baby is…
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Love is in the air for the new February Activity Calendar

January 26, 2021

It is almost February, y’all, and I cannot wait to use this Activity Calendar! Daily activities for the boys and I to do in the cold winter months have been so helpful for us—they provide us something to do, the pre-planning is already done, and they give us some time for quality bonding. Win win…
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Let’s talk about Breastfeeding: my journey with my first baby

January 21, 2021

Before I had Aiden, I knew that I wanted to breastfeed. I assumed it would be challenging, but that we would figure it out. And hey, I had read 1/3 of The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding so I felt like I was prepared, right? (Shakes head fervently) In the Hospital Fast forward to the moment Aiden was…
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You’ll Love These Quick Korean BBQ Bowls

January 19, 2021

When Graham was just born, our friends Beth and Mark brought us these Korean BBQ bowls, and I knew I had to have the recipe. We love Asian food in our house and I was looking for new ways to use ground beef–hence, the recipe of my dreams. The ground beef is sweet and a…
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How to Begin Living Sustainably and Why it Matters

January 18, 2021

by Maggie Walker Hi fellow Earth dweller! My name is Maggie, and while I’m not a mom (yet), I am a Christian and budding environmentalist. Living a sustainable lifestyle can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some tips and tricks on getting started. Before starting to figure out what changes you’re…
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The Winter (Indoor Snow) Craft Your Littles Will Love

January 15, 2021

January is the perfect time for indoor crafts! And not just any craft–indoor snow. That’s right, homemade indoor snow! A fun, simple, sensory activity that will leave your littles dreaming of snowmen. My sweet friend, Lindsay, did this activity with her daughter, and I thought it would be an awesome craft to dig into this…
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I Didn’t Know How Much Being a Mama Would Change Me

January 14, 2021

I didn’t know how much being a mama would change me. I didn’t know how much I’d love it. How much I’d love you. I didn’t know how much joy I would have from watching you sleep. From holding you in my arms, from seeing you smile. I didn’t know how fast time would go.…
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Don’t Plow Forever: How to Know When It’s Time to Change Things Up

January 11, 2021

By Kirsten Mount When we first put up our Christmas decorations, our 1-year old son was completely amazed. He ran around the house pointing at every new item in our house and continued to wake up every morning, squealing and pointing downstairs so he could run around and see everything again. Our morning routine began…
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Rituals and Rhythm: Making the Mundane More Meaningful

January 7, 2021

Written by Beth Chikobe If your social media feeds are much like mine, scrolling over the past week has given you dozens of different perspectives on starting the new year. And yet for those of us who are moms–we know not much of our daily routine will change just because we’ve moved from the last…
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