First of all, if you’re here I’m guessing you’re expecting so, congratulations! Pregnancy is such an exciting time and I hope yours is going well so far. Personally, I really enjoyed being pregnant (at least after I got through the morning sickness in the first trimester). This post contains affiliate links. Pregnancy is a […]
Simple, No Sew Reusable Tissues
The following post is for, well, rags. I’m sure that it seems crazy that I would post about making fabric squares, but my goal is to really just to be encouraging in going zero waste. When I look at so many zero waste products, I can’t help but think about how they’re either A) […]
50+ Lullabies to Lull Your Little to Sleep
Is there anything sweeter than rocking a sleepy baby? The number of hours new parents spend swinging, swaying, and singing are innumerable, so it’s best to have a good soundtrack for those times. Here’s a list of 50+ favorites for your consideration, whether you’re looking for the first song to sing to a growing […]
Simple, Sweet, No Sew Baby Hat Keepsake
Baby hats. Could anything possibly be cuter? And the hat that baby comes home from the hospital in is a keepsake to be treasured. Unfortunately, most wind up in a bin, lost amongst other baby clothes that hold memories only to be passed on when baby has a baby of their own. This post contains […]
Funky Crunchy Mama’s Coconut Galacto Granola
A few years ago, shortly after I returned to work after my first child, my milk supply started to tank. Not only had I succumbed to society’s pressure to work instead of pump, but I’d also started ovulating again — both putting a big drain on my production. I was desperate to hold on to […]
The Baby Honey-Do List
Man oh man! What a whirlwind couple of days! We just brought home baby #2 and it’s been a huge reminder as to how much work having a newborn is. I’m so grateful that my husband is taking off three weeks to be home with us this time. While I was fine on my own […]
Quick & Easy Woolen Baby Booties
This is one of my favorite baby projects: BOOTIES! But before I start, I’d like to preface this with: I. Love. Wool. I won’t go too into depth, but a few years ago I took a braided wool rug class at my local history museum and completely fell in love with this medium. My new-found […]
Easy-On Infant & Toddler Mittens
It’s starting to get cold here in Wisconsin! Frosty mornings and afternoon highs in the mid-50s had us digging through our winter garb this weekend to search for what we still needed to purchase for our daughter before the we’re in the thick of winter. While ransacking through our disorganized bins, I came across some […]
Bye-Bye Breastfeeding: Six Tips I Learned on My Journey
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Well, it’s bittersweet for me to report that after 25 months, my daughter has finally quit breastfeeding. It’s been a long journey and it’ll start up again shortly (three months ’til baby brother arrives!), but I’ve learned a lot along the way and built a ton […]
Four Great Investments to Make Pregnancy More Comfortable
When I first found out I was pregnant with baby number two, I was so excited! And while little could dissipate the excitement, I then remembered how uncomfortable the pregnancy process was at times. I’m probably one of the lucky ones who — after the first twelve weeks, post-morning sickness — was generally a glowing, […]
