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A Week of Firsts

April 15, 2014 By Jelli 7 Comments

My family’s not the spring break vacay kind. We prefer to stick close to home while everyone else gets stuck in beach-bound traffic. That definitely doesn’t mean we don’t have fun!This past week my kids had a blast, especially Summer Elizabeth. She witnessed her first international art festival, an annual tradition for us, tried her… 

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Best Newborn Cloth Diapers

April 6, 2014 By Jelli 8 Comments

Best Newborn Cloth Diapers | JellibeanJournals.com

My kids have never known anything but cloth diapers. My husband and I have officially changed cloth diapers for approximately 925 days straight. Wait a sec. Back up. Say what??! Can hardly believe this little guy just passed the eight month mark! I know I know. That’s tons of poo. Yes, yes it is.  I… 

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Eight Month Little Man

March 31, 2014 By Jelli 4 Comments

I can hardly believe how fast the weeks have flown by since I met my little man and he first knocked our socks off with his incredible talent. He celebrated eight months this weekend and I couldn’t be more pleased to have such a genuinely joyful and happy baby in my family. Elijah is the… 

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Easter Egg Rattles

March 17, 2014 By Jelli 13 Comments

Easter Egg Rattles- Sensory instruments perfect for party favors and family bands! #kids #toys #homemade | Jellibean Journals

Sensory Easter egg rattles are one of the simplest toys to make and also a fantastic way to introduce your kids to musical play.They’re a perfect toy to stash in your purse for on-the-go fun and are big enough that a baby can mouth them without worries. We took one of these rattles with us… 

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Filed Under: mommyhood Tagged With: Baby, kids, kids activities, playtime activity, toddler

My Cloth Diaper Guide Pick

March 9, 2014 By Jelli 8 Comments

Best Cloth Diaper Guide- Everything you'll need to know about #clothdiapers | Jellibean Journals

I’m not one to keep my opinions to myself, as my mother will quickly tell you. When I come across the best café in town or the best recipe for chocolate cake, you’d better believe you’ll hear about it. That’s why I can’t keep this little gem of a cloth diapering guide a secret. Whether… 

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How to Get Free Cloth Diapers

February 24, 2014 By Jelli 27 Comments

Get more life from your cloth diapers | Jellibeanjournals.com

It is completely possible to get free cloth diapers. Yes, folks- it is, and I have done it myself MANY times. Getting free cloth diapers is easy, you just need to know where to look. I’ve received 99% of my baby’s cloth diaper stash from good-hearted parents at Diaper Swappers. The site is a virtual… 

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Minimalist Kitchen Essentials

February 18, 2014 By Jelli 7 Comments

Kitchen Essentials- Everything you need for cooking. Perfect as a wedding registry starting place! #kitchentools | JellibeanJournals.com

I bake. A lot. You’ve surely noticed. I’m also a minimalist when it comes to just about everything but photos. My kitchen is small and the cupboard space even smaller, as in only-under-the-sink-storage, so I don’t have oodles of specialized kitchen gadgets hanging around. What I do have is a small group of must-have essential… 

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Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night

February 11, 2014 By Jelli 19 Comments

Help Your Baby Sleep ALL Night! Tips that worked for all my children in less than a week. #parenting #baby | JellibeanJournals.com

Both my children slept through the night at five months. By all night, I mean twelve hours. *Update: This routine has now worked for all three of my kids! I’m no super mom and I don’t know everything about parenting, but I will share with you what worked to help my babies sleep through the… 

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Ring Sling Carrier for Newborns

February 2, 2014 By Jelli 15 Comments

How to Use a Ring Sling with a Newborn #babywearing #sling #newborn | Jellibean Journals

When you’re new to baby wearing, it’s hard to choose a baby carrier for your newborn. You want to ensure baby’s  safety and comfort but don’t even know where to start. Most forums speak foreign crunchy mama lingo and Google displays more options than you have time to investigate. I was in those shoes just… 

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Transition a Toddler to a Big Kid Bed

January 25, 2014 By Jelli 17 Comments

How to Transition Your Toddler to a Big Kid Bed #parenting #toddler | Jellibeanjournals.com

Transitioning a toddler to a big kid bed came early at my house. Having two kids only 22 months apart and only one crib means that my toddler won the privilege of a big girl bed  before many of her peers. She made the transition to her floor bed seamlessly in just a few nights… 

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Hi, I'm Jelli! I snagged the best guy around, birthed four tiny kidlets, scribble down too many dessert recipes, love Jesus, and grow veggies in my front yard. Read More…

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