Motherhood & Family
Reading Time: 4 minutesEven at 41 weeks pregnant, I wasn’t ready–emotionally and spiritually–for my baby to come. I had to give my fears to God and trust in his love and care. “Waiting is just a gift of time in disguise — a time to pray, wrapped up in a ribbon of patience — because is the Lord […]
Choosing to Send Your Child to Preschool
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe past three weeks of life at my house have been full of newness: learning to nurse a newborn all over again, adjusting to life with three little girls and sending my oldest baby off to preschool. But wait? Wasn’t it around last year this time that I wrote that I didn’t think preschool was […]
Making a New Mama Basket
Reading Time: 5 minutesInside: Making a new mama gift basket is so easy if you have the right tips! This post gives exactly what every mama needs right after giving birth. Every baby should be celebrated and every mama spoiled! These new mama gift basket ideas will help take the guess work out of making a new mama […]
Exiting the Darkness {My Journey through Postpartum Depression}
Reading Time: 5 minutesToday we continue our series–”After Baby Comes: Postpartum Recovery Tips & Blessings for New Moms.” I’m blessed to have a full line-up of very talented guest posters, so I can recovery and enjoy my new sweet baby! Today, Sara Elizabeth is giving us a glimpse into her journey through postpartum depression. Her story is strikingly similar […]
Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Use Your Crock Pot!
Reading Time: 3 minutesA crock pot is one of the best kitchen tools for homemakers! Here are 10 great reasons to love your slow cooker. Today we continue our series–“After Baby Comes: Postpartum Recovery Tips & Blessings for New Moms.” I’m blessed to have a full line-up of very talented guest posters, so I can recovery and enjoy […]
HealthPostpartum Depression: 5 Ways to Beat the Baby Blues–Naturally
Reading Time: 4 minutesPostpartum depression is very common, but there are some specific things you can do to beat the baby blues–naturally and holistically! Guest post by Jenna Orme of Wholesome Bits It caught me off guard. Coming from out of nowhere. I felt alone. Helpless. Hurt and worst, feeling I had no hope. These are the emotions […]
Using up and Freezing an Abundance of Peppers
Reading Time: 4 minutesDo you have extra peppers? That’s a good thing! Peppers are full of health benefits, and they’re extremely versatile for recipes. Here’s how to freeze an abundance of peppers from your garden or the grocery store, plus a list of delicious recipes that use peppers. I don’t pretend to be a master gardener. In fact, […]
Bless a Friend with Freezer Meals
Reading Time: 4 minutesToday begins our new series–“After Baby Comes: Postpartum Recovery Tips & Blessings for New Moms.” I’m blessed to have a full line-up of very talented guest posters, so I can recover and enjoy my new sweet baby! Today, Kayse is giving some great tips on how to bless new moms–or any friend–with freezer meals! Please pay her site a […]
Taking a “Babymoon”: 5 Tips for a Pre-Baby Getaway with Your Spouse!
Reading Time: 4 minutesBaby on the way? Have one last getaway with your spouse to relax before baby arrives! Here are 5 tips for an ideal babymoon! If you follow me on Facebook, you should know by now that Baby Girl #3 was FINALLY born one week ago today–on Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 6:03 a.m.! I cannot WAIT […]
Cauliflower Crust Pesto Pizza
Reading Time: 4 minutesToday, I am delighted to welcome Amee from Inspired-Housewife, who is giving us her recipe for a cauliflower crust pesto pizza. Please pay her site a visit! Guest Post by Amee of Inspired-Housewife Hello to The Humbled Homemaker readers. I am excited to be with you today and share my love for good food. I […]
A Natural Mama…with an Unnatural Birth {Mary’s Story}
Reading Time: 6 minutesToday’s birth story is from contributing writer Mary, of The Encouraging Home. Be sure to pay her site a visit! You can go back and read my first birth story here, about Jodi’s unplanned, unassisted homebirth here, or about Sara’s near C-section here. Come link up your own story on Friday! By Mary of The […]
“I almost had a C-section” {Sara’s Story}
Reading Time: 6 minutesToday’s birth story is from contributing writer Sara, of Your Thriving Family. Be sure to pay her site a visit! You can go back and read my first birth story here or about Jodi’s unplanned, unassisted homebirth here! Come link up your own on Friday! By Sara of Your Thriving Family, Contributing Writer It was […]
An Unplanned, Unassisted Homebirth {Jodi’s Story}
Reading Time: 7 minutesI am delighted to welcome Jodi from Granola Mom 4 God as a guest poster today! Jodi has a very unique birth story–that speaks a lot of God’s sovereignty in her life (and it’s quite entertaining, I must add!)! Please be sure to pay Jodi a visit at her site! Be sure to go back […]
Children are a Blessing
Reading Time: 3 minutesChildren–whether you have one, or six, or more–are always a blessing from the Lord! Children are often seen as a burden, but we know that they are worth every momentary “hardship.” I think my friend Rebecca said it best: “People are weird about (more than two kids), like three is the octomom or something!” We […]
Emotional Recovery from a C-Section
Reading Time: 6 minutesI’m delighted to have Jen from This Gal’s Journey guest posting today on her emotional recovery from her C-section! I am blessed to have Jen as a “real-life” friend–although we haven’t seen each other in 4 years! When we did meet, we hit it off immediately…and blogging has really helped “reconnect” us! Please be sure […]
