Motherhood & FamilyReading Time: 3 minutesYesterday, I shared with you five of the 10 things I said I’d never do as a mom that I now do. I sometimes chuckle when I hear a single or married-without-children friend say that they will never do this or that with their future kids, because really, we never know what we will or will not […]
5 Things I Said I’d Never Do As a Mom
Reading Time: 3 minutesBefore I started blogging, I was a mommy columnist for my local newspaper, and several months ago I wrote about 10 things I said I’d never do as a mom–that I’ve done. Today I’m sharing part 1, and come back tomorrow for part 2! I hope you’ll give me some grace with this post–and share […]
A Breastfeeding Mom’s Biggest Distraction
Reading Time: 4 minutesTo nursing mamas everywhere, it’s time we get off our phones and start paying attention to the baby who’s right in front of us! I now see using smart phones while nursing as one of a breastfeeding mom’s biggest distractions and, dare I say, one of the biggest obstacles to mother-baby bonding as well. This post […]
HomeDeep Cleaning Your Home Naturally
Reading Time: 4 minutesGive your house a deep cleaning at least once a year! But you don’t need conventional, toxin-filled cleaners to get the job done. Here are tips for getting started with natural deep cleaning. Guest post by Jenni Mullinix Whether you do it once a year or more often, setting aside time for deep cleaning your home is […]
Surrendering All to God…Because Pain Has a Purpose
Reading Time: 4 minutes Guest post by Mrs. Joseph Wood of A Moment with M.O.M. Remember the hymn “All to Jesus, I Surrender”? The chorus goes like this: “I surrender all, I surrender all. All to Thee my Blessed Savior, I surrender all.” I’ve heard this hymn countless times growing up in church. When I think back, I think […]
How to Handle Opposition to Breastfeeding
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis post is part of the Breast-Kept Secrets: Breastfeeding Advice from One Mom to Another series. Go back and read all posts here. This post was originally published August 28, 2011. The first breastfeeding challenge I ever faced was opposition. Some of my family didn’t understand why I wanted to breastfeed. Most everyone else in the family […]
Health5 Common Causes of Fatigue
Reading Time: 5 minutesGuest post by MaryEllen of Imperfect Homemaker As a homemaker and mommy to three little ones, I know what it’s like to run, run, run from the time my feet hit the floor in the morning until I can finally crash into bed at night. (And those responsibilities might continue throughout the night!) Fatigue becomes […]
First Steps to Organized Paper
Reading Time: 4 minutesPaper clutter is one of the biggest problem areas for home organization. Here are resources and tips to help you take the first steps to organized paper! by Lisa of Organize365 Kitchen paper. Bills. Taxes. School work. Coupons. Are you sweating? Did your blood pressure just go up? I know, I’ve been there. Organizing paper […]
4 Disadvantages of Breastfeeding
Reading Time: 4 minutesGuest post by Trisha of Intoxicated On Life and Breastfeeding Place This post is part of the Breast-Kept Secrets: Breastfeeding Advice from One Mom to Another series. Go back and read all posts here. Breastfeeding is a beautiful, amazing bonding experience that women have the opportunity to share with their little ones. I’m a huge advocate of […]
Not Defined By Diapers
Reading Time: 4 minutesGuest post by Courtney of Diaper Wrecker Last year, after the summer Olympics ended, I saw a news story that described how many Olympic athletes experience a “post-Olympic depression” when the games end. After spending years training for the games, it’s just suddenly over. Now I’m certainly no Olympic athlete – division III swimming was […]
Why I Almost Quit Nursing My Baby
Reading Time: 4 minutesGuest post by Jenn of The Purposeful Mom This post is part of the Breast-Kept Secrets: Breastfeeding Advice from One Mom to Another series. Go back and read all posts here. Before my first child was born, I learned all I could about nursing my baby. My expectation was set for an amazing bonding experience with […]
5 Kid-Friendly Meals That Use Summer Produce
Reading Time: 3 minutesGuest post by Stephani of Cheapskate Cook This summer has been super creative for my kitchen. Not only did we stretch our money-saving skills during a 30-Day Challenge to Eat Local on a Budget, but I learned there are basically two options for serving the bounty in our region. Either let the produce be the star of the meal…or smother it […]
Giving Birth Naturally: 9 Must-Do Tips to Prepare
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis post offers 9 must-do tips to prepare for giving birth naturally, whether in a hospital setting, at home, or in a birthing center. Guest post by Shannon of Growing Slower I have spent the last two years reading every natural birth story I could find and talking with women about their natural birth experiences. […]
Symptoms and Remedies for Thrush
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis post is part of the Breast-Kept Secrets: Breastfeeding Advice from One Mom to Another series. Go back and read all posts here. This post was originally published August 19, 2011. One of the biggest breastfeeding challenges I have endured is thrush. I really cannot complain because I had a mild case. However, my thrush led to my […]
5 Easy Meals to Make with Summer Produce
Reading Time: 3 minutesGuest post by Stephani of Cheapskate Cook I am zucchini-ed out. Seriously, there’s a reason why Sneak Some Zucchini on Your Neighbor’s Porch Day is a thing (August 8, if you have a squash handy and unsuspecting neighbors). Nevertheless, I enjoyed this year’s harvest. This summer more than others because we relied almost entirely on local produce during […]
