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 […]
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“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 […]
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 […]
The Nitty Gritty on the Natural Sunscreen Reviews
Reading Time: 3 minutesIt’s hard to believe this is the final post in our 2-week “Safe in the Sun” series! To recap, we’ve talked about: Sunscreen vs. Sun Exposure: Risks & Benefits The Benefits of Sun Exposure Minimizing the Risk of Too Much Sun Exposure While Maximizing the Sun’s Benefits 5 Homemade Sunscreen Recipes Our 3 natural sunscreen […]
A Sample Hospital Birth Plan
Reading Time: 5 minutesDo you have birth wishes you want the hospital staff to honor? Make sure your doctor is aware of them ahead of time! Here’s an example of a hospital birth plan that you can tailor to your needs and share with care providers. Today, I am delighted to welcome my good blogging buddy, Stacy formerly […]
The Importance of Using a Doula for Childbirth
Reading Time: 6 minutesDoulas help pregnant mothers to have a positive birth experience. Read on to discover the knowledgeable and caring support you can get with a birthing doula by your side! By Sara Shay of The Nutter Tree I believe I have started this post for the fifth time now. I find my brain scattered with all […]






