Motherhood & Family
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 […]
