This pregnancy forced stillness into my life. With that I picked up some slow hobbies and clung to those while I couldn’t do all the…
Postpartum Essentials: An in-depth look at three weeks postpartum
There were some postpartum essentials that have been so helpful during this time and I wanted to share the differences and what I actually used and needed.…
Natural Pregnancy Diet- What to Eat in the First Trimester
I’m no foodie. I don’t blog about food, ever, and I’m actually quite private about my food convictions and why. There’s a very long story,…
10+ Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas for a Seasoned Mother
If your mother is anything like mine, my heart goes out to you. My mom is at the stage of her life where she has…
Weaning my baby & drying up breastmilk naturally
Rocks under the skin. River rocks, maybe some a bit jagged, like the ones from our yard. Compacted under my skin until you can’t shove…
Homemaking on the Tough Days & Simple Reminders
I walk down our creaky, red, wooden stairs with my laundry basket promptly on my hip. I load the soap and clothes into the wash,…
Why changing with the seasons is the best thing for my mental wellness
Change is good. I don’t care what anyone says. My opinion is that change is GOOD. Just like a deciduous tree we need to shed…
The pressure of motherhood and finding friends in a new place
I have had many friends in my 29 years. From across a number of states. In my maiden days, I traveled as often as I…
Musings on Slow Living and Minimalism; What They Are & How to Incorporate Them into Our Lives
I’m not a minimalist. Nor have I ever claimed to be one. There was a point in my life where I lived with my parents,…
Giving Grace & Being Kind to Yourself as a Full Time Mom
Recently, I wrote about those times in our lives of “feast or famine“, and how that comes to fruition for us. And for me personally,…