Welcome to {Monday Mom Musings} link-up! I’m so excited you came to join the fun. Moms supporting moms is what Monday Mom Musings is all about. Hi ladies! This is our last weekend in the Midwest visiting my folks and introducing Summer Elizabeth to all my friends and family up north. Surely you’ll understand if…
Soap Nuts Wash Cloth Diapers
When we knew we were flying to the US, the last thing I wanted to pack was a big bulky bag of heavy cloth diaper detergent. Umm…no thanks. I only packed 4 tops and one pair of pants, so there’s no way I was finding space for my watermelon-scented Rockin’ Green no matter how blissful…
Save on Water Bills and Laundry
It’s summer. That means time to kick back and have fun with the family. Our favorite summer activities usually involve a good splash of water, whether pooltime, dashing through lawn sprinklers, slip-n-slides, and everything involving getting soaked to the core. With water games comes drying off >>towels. If you’re looking for an easy way to…
Mom Life in Costa Rica
Hi there folks! A big jolly hello to all you new readers. Since June there’s been an outrageous boom of new readers here, so I’m happy to share with you a little about my life in Costa Rica today. I’m a semi-SAHM in Costa Rica, loving on my little brown-eyed girl and praising God for…
Summer Elizabeth, A Natural Home WaterBirth Story
Our sweet, gentle baby who is practically her father’s girl-twin turns nine months old today, and in celebration of that grueling exciting Monday of her birth, it’s about time I share her birth story with all of you. I don’t know about you, but I love reading a good birth story. I generally end up…
Relieve Breast Engorgement Naturally
Are you a breastfeeding mom or hoping to become one soon? If so, read on. Done with babies? Stop here and check out how to cut clutter in your home. No really, stop. Alrighty, now that I’ve got my target audience with me, let’s get personal. Too personal? Nah, I don’t think so. Breastfeeding has…
MMM: Encourage Dad with a Playtime Jar
Welcome to {Monday Mom Musings} link-up! I’m so excited you came to join the fun. Moms supporting moms is what Monday Mom Musings is all about. Wishing your family a happy Father’s Day today! Posting a day early this week because we’ll be in the mountains through Monday without internet access. In honor of encouraging…
MMM: Infant Travel Essentials Part II
Welcome to {Monday Mom Musings} link-up! I’m so excited you came to join the fun. Moms supporting moms is what Monday Mom Musings is all about. This Monday, I’ve got the second edition of Infant Travel Essentials, a list of my favorite must-haves for travelling long-term with an infant. These baby essentials are based on…
Infant Travel Essentials
My family recently returned home to Costa Rica from a 2 1/2 month stint in Francavilla del Mare, Italy with our sweet (now) 8 month-old girl. Craziness, yes, I know. We get that a lot. Let me tell you, I know a thing or two about travelling with an infant. Summer Elizabeth is a star…
MMM: I {Heart} My Baby Food Mill
Welcome to {Monday Mom Musings} link-up! I’m so excited you came to join the fun. Moms supporting moms is what Monday Mom Musings is all about. *Mamas, don’t forget to enter The Adopt Shoppe giveaway, ending soon! This Monday, the lovely & oh-so-witty Megan from Absolute Mommy is joining us as co-hostess! Be sure to stop…