Christmas has become my kids’ favorite holiday of the year. They love it so much in fact, that they convinced me to celebrate Christmas in July this past summer. Now, I get it, everyone loves Christmas–but for our family, one tradition in particular has made it a cause for celebration all month long—Advent Cards. And… Read more: Why My Kids Love our Advent Card Tradition

I promise I began this post on your due date, Wells. It’s just that–you’re the fourth child and while I had every intention of writing the full story of your birth on your actual due date (since you came 8 days early!), it’s taken me a few additional days to write it down. And, to… Read more: To My Son, on your Due Date

Lately, I’ve been thinking about my time. How I spend it. How I want to spend it. And recently, I was reading Missional Motherhood by Gloria Furman where she spends some time exegeting Titus 2. In verses 3-5, it says– Titus 2:3-5, “Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves… Read more: Letters from a Young Mother

As we prepare to potty train our middle son, Graham, I’ve decided to look back at my notes from potty training my eldest, Aiden. We potty trained Aiden back in March of 2020 when the pandemic hit and quarantine had just begun. Aiden was 29 months old at the time and we figured, what better… Read more: Adventures in Potty Training: Our first attempt

I’m telling you, you need this sheet pan dinner. The spices on the chicken are delicious. You can put any veggies on the pan that you want. (I’ll suggest some below, but truly, whatever you have on hand will do). Throw it in the oven for 50(ish) minutes and you’ve got yourself dinner (that maybe… Read more: You Need this Spiced Chicken & Roasted Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner

Never did I ever think I would write blog post after blog post about breastfeeding. And yet, here I am, 3 babies later still writing about it. This post is a bit different from my previous ones… I told God I would write it if He would heal Harper, and here we are. 🙂 My… Read more: Hearing, Trusting and Testifying through Impossible Breastfeeding

You may be wondering if adding a third kid to the family is easier. I get asked that a lot and I think it’s a good question. I mean, by round three, there’s got to be some developed expertise in all things baby, right? Welp, let me tell you how it went for me… On the… Read more: So is having a third kid easier?

Written by Katlyn Babyak My son Koda just turned 2, and so did the global pandemic. He was born at the end of February 2020 right before things started shutting down and the waiting game began to learn more about this new virus. We had no idea that the new parent saying “your lives will… Read more: Parenting in the Pandemic: Finding Mamahood Community + Sharing our Stories

Recently I tried a new chili recipe. In my 10 years of being married, I have made a lot of chili. I feel like it’s one of those big batch meals that you can make and then eat all week long, not to mention, a staple food for any fall tailgate, so let me repeat,… Read more: The Best (and healthiest) Chili You’ll Ever Make

Written by Ally Berttucci An Introduction to Upstream & Restful Parenting I’m Ally, a licensed counselor by training, and one half of the Upstream duo. I have two little boys (2.5 and 1yr) and live in the Chicago suburbs, and am currently desperate for spring to arrive!!! I repeat, two little boys in freezing Chicago,… Read more: What if there was a place for mothers to experience nurture and care? Cue Upstream Parenting

By Sarah Lin So this might sound a little contrary to pandemic life but hear me out: what’s brought me joy as we’ve navigated this pandemic? Every opportunity we’ve had to host- big or small. My husband and I have always loved and valued having people in our home: for a meal, a game night,… Read more: Joy in the Pandemic through the Unexpected: Hosting + Community

You might be able to tell that I’m a big fan of seasons and holidays. I think it’s significant that God gave His people holidays and celebrations to remember important events and the ways that He loved and cared for them. In addition to the meaning and significance behind each holiday, I think they are… Read more: Saint Patrick’s Day Celebrations to Make Memories with your Kids

Last year was the first time I had ever practiced Lent. Prior to that, I had heard of people giving things up for Lent, and I had always decided that it just wasn’t really for me. It didn’t seem necessary and I didn’t really understand it. But I was reading an article the other day… Read more: The what, why and how of practicing Lent (and why it’s good for your family)

I don’t know about you but I am regularly looking for new recipes. Specifically, quick and delicious ones that are somewhat seasonal. And I’ve got to be honest that this time between Winter and Spring is an odd one to me. One day it’s hitting 70 in Virginia, and the next day we’re back down… Read more: 10 Recipes You Need to Try This (Almost) Spring

When I think about this season of parenting in a pandemic, joy is honestly not the first thing that comes to mind. To be honest, I think of suffering. Not just because we’re in a global pandemic, but because it has felt like every area of life in our family has gone through suffering as… Read more: Parenting in a Pandemic: finding joy in the little things

Written by Kelly Hudgins As you’re likely a fellow parent reading this post, you know that parenting during a pandemic is hard. I could list all the challenges and stresses there are, but you know this already. We can relate to each other in that way. It’s hard, but I’ve also found so much joy… Read more: One mama’s journey of finding time for herself while parenting in a pandemic

They call it “the fourth trimester”. The first 3 months of postpartum life. As if it’s still a part of your pregnancy because your body is in full recovery mode. Not only are you in full recovery mode, but you are in full care-taker mode as well. Nourishing, cuddling, and providing for your sweet newborn… Read more: Waving Goodbye to the Fourth Trimester

By Abby Anderson I became a parent in the pandemic, so in a way, it’s all I know. The masks, the distancing, the protocols, the sickness, the fears, the worry, the constant wondering of- will it end soon? Choosing joy in the midst of the chaos and loneliness of pandemic parenting has been on the… Read more: Choosing Joy in the Chaos through Words on a Page

There’s this thing about my kitchen that really drives my husband crazy. It’s that the oven is too far away from the sink. Now you might think–what an odd thing to drive someone crazy but let me explain. You see, the oven handle is where we hang our kitchen towels, and for the past seven… Read more: Why an Adhesive Hook was Good for my Marriage

By Jinae Cruz Parenting in January 2022 has sometimes felt like a hostile tundra – desolate, icy, and full of unpredictable perils like a virus, snow storms, school cancellations, and the impending specter of virtual learning.  In this season, I have found joy in warm, simple, consistent rhythms– like family dinner.  I actually love making… Read more: Parenting in a Pandemic: When Dinner is more than just Dinner

New Year’s reflecting isn’t just for the grown-ups! Last year we began a tradition of answering questions via a new years interview with the kids in the early days of January. I wanted to document their likes and preferences, answers to fun questions and even the way they wrote their names so that one day… Read more: A New Year Kids’ Interview

We are mere days away from 2022 and everywhere I am hearing people’s trepidation over the upcoming year. “No one claim this your year,” they say. “Tip toe in quietly, be good, be respectful. Don’t touch anything.” Or, “Before I agree to 2022, I’d like to read the terms and conditions.” Those quotes are comical… Read more: I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 2022.

It’s crazy that we’re already half-way through December! Somehow the holidays seem to fly by every year, and I find myself longing to soak them in. I want to make sure I don’t miss the beauty of this Advent season amidst all the hustle and bustle. Each year, I make a personal to-do list for… Read more: Ways to Slow Down and Soak in the Christmas Season

To get the newest Christmas Advent Cards and Calendar for 2024 visit our Etsy Shop here! Use code MFM15 for an extra 15% off! Christmas is a magical time with little ones, isn’t it? Their joy over every little thing—the Christmas lights, the hot chocolate, the treats and the decorations—it’s just infectious. As a mom,… Read more: We’re so excited for the new December Advent Cards!

I love to hear labor stories. Anyone who’s been in labor knows that it’s a story you will never forget. I have documented each of my children’s labor stories because I like to remember the details, and want them to know how loved they were, right from the very start. You can read Aiden’s birth… Read more: Welcome to the world, Harper Blythe!

Friends I’m excited to say that today More for Motherhood turns 1 year old! When I began this community, I wasn’t quite sure where it was headed, but I knew I was longing for more. More joy in my day to day as a mom, more peace and even more purpose in the day in… Read more: Happy 1 Year, More for Motherhood!

I don’t know about you but I love a good Sunday supper. I typically have a little more time to cook on Sundays so I can linger over a recipe–better yet if the dish makes the whole house smell good while it bakes, and believe me, this one does. This is your basic homemade chicken… Read more: Cozy + Simple Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

Aiden, my love, it’s hard to believe you are already 4. We have loved you long before we knew you when I was pregnant, and becoming your mama has been one of the greatest joys of my life. You are my firstborn so every experience, every laugh and tear, every heartache and joy is new… Read more: To My Son on your 4th Birthday

I recently finished the book Praying the Scriptures for your Children by Jodie Berndt and to say that it has been impactful would be an understatement. I regularly pray for my kids, but before reading this book my prayers were of the more generic nature. “Lord bless them, keep them healthy, help them to come… Read more: Praying the Scriptures for Your Children Resource

I feel like I say this more often than I would like but yesterday was not a good day. We had plans to go do a Fall family activity since Matt was off of work and Aiden didn’t have preschool but we ended up having to cancel those plans. I won’t get into the why… Read more: Encouragement for the Mama Who Feels like She is Just Getting By

I don’t know about you, but Fall gets me in the mood to make soup. When I was young, my parents would roast a chicken and then make chicken noodle soup afterwards, and now, I am following suit. The best way to make chicken soup after all, is to start by roasting a chicken. Two… Read more: The Best Chicken Noodle Soup You’ll Ever Make

It is officially Fall season and with it has come a slight crispness in the air that has me all kinds of excited for Autumn activities. Actually, it’s not just the activities that I’m excited about–it’s the food, the fun seasonal places to visit, you name it–I’m here for it. So this post is a… Read more: The Food, Activities + Places You Need to try This Fall

As a mom of two kids with a third on the way, I have done the whole “get ready to have a baby” thing a couple times over. The first time felt momentous–baby showers, stocking the whole house, child-proofing, learning about labor and delivery, etc etc etc. It was a lot! But now, I’ve come… Read more: 15 Ways to Get Ready to Have Another Baby

I don’t know about you but the best date night ideas are the ones that I don’t have to plan. My husband and I try to make a point of having a weekly date night, but often we need it to be simple enough that we can enjoy each other’s company without needing a babysitter,… Read more: (Simple and Fun) Autumn Date Night Ideas for Mom and Dad

This weekend it has finally started to feel like Fall and I am ALL about it. Pumpkin and apple flavors, mums on the front porch, sweaters on walks–yes, please! I love the coziness that this season brings; hot comfort food on the stove, warm cookies in the oven, and fall scented candles at night are… Read more: An Easy Fall Dessert: Pumpkin Spiced Snickerdoodle Cookies

It’s true that I’m sure nothing can prepare us for what life with a third child will be like. A friend we know with three kids quoted comedian, Jim Gaffigan, who said that it’s sort of like you’re drowning and then someone throws you a baby. So my expectations have been set low. 😉 Regardless,… Read more: 5 Skills I want my Eldest Child to Learn Before Having a 3rd Baby

I’m regularly looking for healthy and delicious snacks that my boys will actually eat. With back to school days starting up, I wanted a diverse range of snacks to send my little pre-schooler with, and these “hulk muffins” are just the thing. They’re made with oats, flax seed, coconut oil, bananas and spinach–super healthy in… Read more: The Best Back to School Snack: Hulk Muffins

When I was a senior in college, a big part of my academic year was dedicated to planning and executing a theme dinner along with 6 of my classmates to complete our Hospitality and Tourism Management Degree. The evening was themed The Wondrous World of Willy Wonka–everything from the decor, to the entertainment and even… Read more: Pumpkin Apple Soup: Fall in a Bowl

Happy September 1st, y’all! I know that it is not officially Autumn yet, and I also know that it is still hot outside (at least where I live) but every year around this time I simply cannot help myself. Fall EVERYTHING is in full bloom in our household and I just had to share some… Read more: The Only Fall Must-Do List You Need

I described my day with littles to a friend, and they replied, “I’m sorry that sounds like a not great day, like a lot of tough things happened.” And I replied, “ya know, it was actually pretty good. Not a bad day in the line of motherhood. I’m learning I have to just roll with… Read more: Joy in the hard days of Motherhood

Confession: I am an all-things-Fall kind of person. I start getting the itch for autumn in July and typically start watching Fall movies, using fall candles and making seasonal food come August. BUT! I am trying to live into the seasons more so than rush them. The way I see it, we only have about… Read more: Savor the Summer with little ones Bucket-List

It happened last night and I couldn’t tell you why. You see, we had just gotten back from a 5-day vacation without kids and we were SO grateful for it. It was restful, fun, and the first time in 4 years that we had gotten away to rest. When we returned home, we were thrilled… Read more: What You Need Most When You’re in a Slump

I was in a Clubhouse room today where we were discussing creative ways to teach the Bible to your kids, and the ideas were so helpful, I wanted to share them here. As a mom, it is one of my biggest prayers that my children would come to know and love Jesus. It also feels… Read more: Creative ways to teach the Bible to your Kids

(Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional, just a mama sharing my experience, so be sure to consult your doctor before making any health decisions for you/your baby.) When I went to my OBGYN back in February for my first ultrasound with baby #3, one of the main questions I had was whether she recommended… Read more: I Got the Covid-19 Vaccine as a Pregnant Woman

Summer is THE time for road-tripping! Having two kids with a third on the way, we have done our fair share of travel. Our typical road trips range anywhere from 3 hours-8 hours of driving, and believe me, we have had some terrible car trips. The ones that make you want to swear off getting… Read more: 10 Travel Hacks for Road-Tripping with Little Ones

It’s hard to believe that Father’s Day is right around the corner! I’ve mentioned before how much we love home-made cards in our house. Getting the kids involved in an activity that blesses your loved ones and has minimal cost? Count me in! So, for all the beloved men in your life, here are a… Read more: Easy Father’s Day Printable Coloring Pages to Brighten His Day

I recently bought a newlywed couple these date night dice off of etsy. 3 Dice that you roll to determine a food to eat, an activity to do and what your post-activity plans are. Sort of a date night a la “the dice has spoken”. Now, usually, in parent-life, I think of date night as… Read more: Date Night Ideas You Need to Try for June

When my friend Christin wrote a post about strawberry picking and baking with your toddler, she made it sound so fun that I knew I had to take my family berry picking too. In Virginia, it is prime strawberry season right now so we headed to Wegmeyer Farms and spent the morning with our neighbors… Read more: Strawberry Season means Time for Berry Picking and Pie

Regular Baking Contributions Written by Christin Peck Hello again from Christin and my 2.5 year old daughter, Charleigh! Baking is one of my favorite stress relieving outlets…well, minus the clean up afterwards…but for me and my family the fun and enjoyment make the dishes worth it! I love being able to share the baking time… Read more: Baking with Christin & Charleigh: Spring is for Strawberries!

Written by Emily Plaster We thought getting into residency would be the hard part.  Instead, it was the complete lifestyle change that really took us by surprise, transitioning from medical school to residency.  He was at the bottom of the totem pole, again.  This meant early mornings, late nights at the hospital, and frequent weekend shifts in addition… Read more: When you Feel like a Single Parent, but You’re Not

I am so excited for the warmer weather! May has been a bit all over the place here in Virginia–one week it’s 50 something, and this week it’s been in the 70s/80s. One thing I do know is that warmer weather is coming, and as a mama, I LOVE having a bunch of water activities… Read more: Water Activities to try with Your Little Ones This Summer

Do you ever just crave comfort food? A dish that not only fills you up but warms you up, too? I love dishes like that and all too often, I find that they take a whole afternoon to make! Well, enter from stage left this cozy & hearty salisbury steak that is comforting, yummy AND… Read more: Cozy & Hearty Salisbury Steak in Just 30 Minutes

I don’t know about you but remaining in Jesus has looked quite differently for me since becoming a mama. In talking with his disciples, Jesus said in John 15:4-5, “Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit… Read more: How to Remain in Jesus as a Mom

It is my fourth Mother’s Day as a mama and I wanted to write a little note to my boys. Aiden—you made me a mama. Everything with you was a first. From the first bath, to your first laugh, from your first fever to the first time you threw up on me, all of them… Read more: To my boys on Mother’s Day

Ever since my son became old enough to color, I have loved letting him create art for celebrating special days rather than sending store-bought cards. Not only is it cheaper, but I also really appreciate both the joy he gets from creating and knowing that he’s making a card for someone he loves. And I… Read more: Mother’s Day Coloring Pages to Make Her Day Special

Written by Melanie Reilly When my first daughter was just a few months old, I was exhausted and overwhelmed. Accomplishing once-easy tasks like meal planning or running errands suddenly felt so difficult when I factored in naptime, my daughter’s eating schedule, and my own fatigue. I remember talking on the phone with a close mentor,… Read more: Joyful Chaos: How We Survive & Occasionally Thrive With Four Littles

I’ve been in need of some new recipes lately. Easy recipes. My pregnant palate is exceptionally picky these days desiring mostly comfort food. So of course, I asked my neighbor and practically home-chef, Beth, for some of her top picks and she sent me this one. I am a big fan of a good, simple… Read more: Lemony Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with Arugula and Pancetta

Written by Haley Husband A wise mom of grown children sent us her sparknotes version of a book when our son was just hitting the toddler phase and it has stuck with me ever since. The book was titled “Making the Terrible Twos Terrific” by John Rosemond. From what I gathered, the main thesis is… Read more: Tips and Tricks to Avoid Negotiating with Toddlers

Have you ever made stuffed peppers? These ones are fairly simple to make and delicious enough to eat for leftovers all week long–and I love a meal that makes enough for lunches throughout the week. Not only that but this recipe really makes a little ground beef go a long way. Between the black beans,… Read more: Try these Delicious Stuffed Peppers for Dinner this Week

Friends, we are very excited to share that our family is growing! McCrory party of 5, here we come! We figured we’d do a little Q&A over here about the new baby, and if you have any additional questions, feel free to leave them in the comments! When are you due? We are due at… Read more: McCrory Party of 5: Our Family is Growing!

In my previous post about having a low-risk pregnancy, I mentioned how helpful pregnancy exercises are for preparing your body for a natural labor. The Bradley Method teaches a series of 6 main exercises meant to tone and prepare your muscles to give birth, and I have found them to be very helpful with my… Read more: Pregnancy Exercises for Easing Discomfort & Preparing You for Labor

As a busy mom, I am regularly trying to make dinner easier. I would rather spend my evenings outside playing with my family, than spend precious time at a stove. So I’m always looking for a good slow cooker recipe–one that’s easy but where your dinner still has some nuance and flavor to it and… Read more: Make Dinner Easy with this Slow Cooker Tikka Masala

Written by Macy Grathwol You know when you go to the pediatrician and they ask you how many words your baby knows? Do you ever wonder what exactly counts as a ‘word’? Because, I know that when my son says “ah ah” he’s really imitating a monkey. But would the doctor count it? Well mama,… Read more: How Many Words Should My Baby Know? Advice from a Speech Pathologist

When I became a mama the first time around, I was shocked at all of the things I didn’t know about postpartum. Postpartum is the season of motherhood after you have a baby–the time that your body spends in healing and recovery after carrying and birthing a child. And in my experience, I have found… Read more: Things No One Tells You About Postpartum

Happy April, friends! You know that phrase ‘April showers bring May flowers?’ As a mom, I think it should actually go… “April showers bring…a need for many simple but fun activities for mom and her little ones.” Wordy, I know. I’ll work on it. 🙂 But seriously! April is that time where some days it’s… Read more: April Activities for Kids that are Easy & Fun

As the days got nearer to my son’s due date, I wanted to make sure our hospital bags were packed and ready to go. We packed 3 bags–1 for mama, 1 for dad, and 1 for baby. Once the bags were packed, I tied a colored ribbon on each so that Matt would know which… Read more: It’s Go Time! What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag

This Sunday marks the start of Holy Week beginning with Palm Sunday, and we are so excited to go big for Easter! My oldest is now 3, and had the BEST time at Christmas this year, so I’m hoping to do some easter activities that put this Holiday on par with Christmas. Because why not… Read more: The Best Easter Activities to Try This Week

Written by Amanda McCullough As I sat alone in the ultrasound exam room at the OBGYN, not with the eagerness of visits past but with despair in my heart yet again, I tried to hold back tears. I would not get to see another child of mine, but instead an empty ultrasound image that showed… Read more: Experiencing the Lord’s Love Even Through Miscarriage

I need to begin this post by saying that I didn’t know that I wanted to have a natural labor the first time I was pregnant. My friend, Hannah, was telling me about her labor and she said a phrase I have never heard anyone else say. She said, “I absolutely loved my labor.” That… Read more: How to have a low-risk pregnancy and prepare for Natural Labor

Written by Katie Polk. About the author: Katie lives in Frederick, MD and currently works in Public Health as part of the COVID-19 response. She recently got engaged and as if work right now wasn’t busy enough, now she’s planning a wedding too! Katie loves walking around downtown Frederick, going for bike rides, trying new… Read more: What You Need To Know About The COVID-19 Vaccine As a Mama

Have you ever heard of mamas using playpens for their children and wondered about it? Whether it was a good idea? Whether it would work? Whether your child would actually do it? What about how your child AND you might benefit if you tried it? Well friend, I’m here to say that it’s not only… Read more: How to start “Independent Play time” for your Child

Hey, mama! I am so excited for this new journey of motherhood that you have begun. If you’re reading this post, you are probably searching through the many, very long lists of what you’ve been told your new baby needs in their nursery. While I do think there are some key things to have in… Read more: Baby Nursery Must Haves for the Minimalist Mama

I don’t know about you but some days, I just don’t want to cook. We have the ingredients, I have the plan, the problem is that I just don’t feel like it. I’m tired after a day of working and mom-ing and it’s the last thing I want to do. So I pulled together a… Read more: Good Options for When Mama Doesn’t Feel Like Cooking

One of the first things I felt when I learned that I was becoming a mama, was that I didn’t know much. I had babysat in high school and college and even nannied post-college a bit, but when it came to pregnancy, labor, and raising a child I didn’t know where to begin.  Not only… Read more: The Best Books to Read for Expecting Parents

Written by Lindsay Parks 10 years ago, when I met my husband (Dustin), I quickly learned that he was quite the outdoor enthusiast. He had many wonderful life-altering outdoor experiences that led him to be passionate about getting outside and exploring nature. At that time, my outdoor experiences were much more limited, unless you count… Read more: How to Get Outside with Kids (& have fun doing so!)

I can feel it, you guys. Spring is right around the corner. I’ll be honest, winter has felt lonnng to me this year, especially in a pandemic. While I have brainstormed many a way to keep myself and the kids entertained, I am even more so looking forward to beginning the new March Activity Calendar!… Read more: The March Activity Calendar: St. Patrick’s Day, Spring and Easter, Oh my!

Hey there, new mama! Congratulations! You are about to embark on one of your wildest journeys yet. When I learned that I was pregnant, I had so many questions–number one being, “what do I do now?” I wanted to document the steps that were helpful to me in hopes that it blesses new mamas AND… Read more: What to do now that you’re Expecting

Good advice is worth its weight in gold. Now I’m not saying that you’ve never heard any of this advice, but I am saying that some of it is probably new, and worth taking heed. I am an avid reader and researcher, and have loved raising my two boys with this knowledge in hand. I… Read more: Advice (You Haven’t Heard) for New Parents

As someone who follows Jesus, prayer is my lifeline. It is the way I connect with God and spend time with Him. Over the years, I have learned various ways to pray, and this one has deeply impacted and stuck with me. I heard about this method of praying from a sermon at my church… Read more: Why I love to P. R. A. Y.

Hey, mama. I see you–the one counting the days down until Spring (It’s 35 to be exact). The one bemoaning the cold and wind and ice, threatening that if one more snow day cancels daycare/preschool you’ll just lose it. 🙂 I see you because I’m right there with you, sister. The cold days are rough.… Read more: A Mom’s Guide to Surviving Winter in a Pandemic

For many years of my married and mama-life, when it came to making a grocery list, I would think about what I wanted to make that week for meals and then just jot the ingredients down on a piece of paper. Then, as I’d walk through the grocery store, I’d have to search the whole… Read more: A Better Way to Make Your Grocery List

In these cold, wintry months I am craving comfort food. Simple and delicious comfort food to be exact. I found this recipe for Shepherd’s Pie originally from Chef GZ on Food Network, but mom-ified it (not modified, mom-ified 😉 ) with a few shortcuts to make it easier! Technically this is cottage pie because it… Read more: Easy Shepherd’s Pie is the Comfort Food You Need this Week

Hey there! I’m Christin and today my daughter, Charleigh, and I want to bake with you and maybe even encourage you to bake with your littles! Okay, okay, this is a *no bake* chocolate chip whipped dip, but it still counts when it’s with a toddler in my opinion. This recipe is so simple–it’s like… Read more: Baking with Kids: Easy Whipped Chocolate Chip Dip Recipe

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… Read more: Why I Love Using Essential Oils as a Mom

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… Read more: A breastfeeding Saga: how to nurse a baby with a tongue tie

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… Read more: Love is in the air for the new February Activity Calendar

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… Read more: Let’s talk about Breastfeeding: my journey with my first baby

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… Read more: You’ll Love These Quick Korean BBQ Bowls

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… Read more: How to Begin Living Sustainably and Why it Matters

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… Read more: The Winter (Indoor Snow) Craft Your Littles Will Love

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.… Read more: I Didn’t Know How Much Being a Mama Would Change Me

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… Read more: Don’t Plow Forever: How to Know When It’s Time to Change Things Up

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… Read more: Rituals and Rhythm: Making the Mundane More Meaningful

Hello! My name is Charity, I am a wife to a police officer and mom to two wild boys (5 & 3) and one perfect baby girl. I met Renee at JMU (go DUKES) through InterVarsity, and I was so humbled when she asked me to write a guest post about clean beauty! I’ll be… Read more: I Jumped on the Clean Beauty Train and Here’s Why

You know when the magic dust of Christmas begins to settle and the early months of the year just begin to feel long? Like how is it only January 2nd kind of long? Where it’s much too cold to go outside, but oh my goodness, what am I going to do with my little ones… Read more: Why We’re so Excited for the new January Activity Calendar

I know that I wrote my 2020 New Years reflection with great seriousness and hope, but I couldn’t help laughing out loud when I read it last week. Almost one year ago, Matt and I sat down to reflect. To look back at 2019 and look ahead to 2020. And it was really fun to… Read more: I laughed out loud at my New Year’s reflection from 2020

Most days of the week, we try to eat healthy. We meal prep hard-boiled eggs and chimmichurri for breakfast all week long, but when it comes to Saturday (our Sabbath) we are ready to feast. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day and thus deserves some special attention on the weekends. Cue this delicious… Read more: Up your Brunch Game with Quiche Lorraine

Reflect and set intentions for the new year? I know, I know. 2020 has been a year, if you get my tone. Why would anyone want to reflect upon the dumpster-fire that was 2020? But here’s the thing–I think the Lord has something for us in the remembering + reflecting of the past year. In… Read more: Here’s why you should reflect + set intentions for the New Year

For the past few years, my mom has sent me a subscription to Southern Living and I love going through their December issues. Each year, they feature a beautiful white cake on the cover, calling it the Christmas cake of the season. And I have always wondered, why cake? It’s not that I don’t like… Read more: How to throw Jesus a birthday party this December

I saw my brother over Thanksgiving and he mentioned that he meal preps each week. When I learned that he would make a big batch of unseasoned ground beef, rice and vegetables, and eat it all week long, I knew he needed this recipe. What I love about it is that the ground turkey is… Read more: Delicious and Healthy Ground Turkey & Red Pepper Bowls