Jellibean Journals

Playtime activities, cloth diapers, and too many desserts!

  • About
    • ADVERTISE
  • RECIPES
  • PLAYTIME ACTIVITIES
  • CLOTH DIAPERING
  • Family Life
    • FAITH
    • TIPS & LIFEHACKS
    • SKINCARE
  • PREGNANCY & POSTPARTUM
    • PREGNANCY
    • POSTPARTUM
  • BLOG TIPS

Start Seedlings in Eggshell Planters

March 26, 2014 By Jelli 20 Comments

Did you know that you can start seedlings in eggshells indoors long before the winter frosts subside? Eggshells are the perfect vessel to contain and nourish tiny seedlings. They’re 100% natural and an ultra inexpensive, low-mess solution to growing a healthy, vibrant herb,vegetable, or flower garden. You can start herbs , vegetables, or even flowers… 

Read More »

Filed Under: natural family, tips Tagged With: family, garden, kids activities

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… 

Read More »

Filed Under: Cloth Diapers, mommyhood, natural family Tagged With: Baby

Homemade Olive Oil Night Cream

March 2, 2014 By Jelli 130 Comments

Homemade Olive Oil Night Cream is made from 100% natural ingredients and comes together in under 5 minutes. **Gotta try this!** #nightcream #diyskincare | Jellibean Journals

Making your own night cream can save you tons of money each year. I used to be a Clinique girl, but once I tried making my own homemade olive night cream from natural ingredients, I bade farewell to the lady at the beauty counter for good.It’s just plain fun to mix up your own night… 

Read More »

Filed Under: natural family Tagged With: beauty

Natural Homemade Deodorant

February 26, 2014 By Jelli 11 Comments

Natural Deodorant DIY- two ingredients to smelling shower-fresh all day long! #naturalliving #skincare | Jellibean Journals

I can’t pronounce the ingredients on an antiperspirant label, so I make my own deodorant. A little over two years ago I stopped buying antiperspirant and deodorant all together. I was pregnant at the time and concerned about toxins being trapped inside my body because of the sweat gland plugging properties of antiperspirant. I was… 

Read More »

Filed Under: natural family Tagged With: beauty

Best Over the Counter Cough Remedy

February 6, 2014 By Jelli 3 Comments

I grew up in a land of cold winters. Harsh, snowy conditions and high wind chill are a terrific combo for conjuring up rough, hacking coughs. Not a desirable scenario, but manageable, even without a doctor visit in many cases.  I was in no way compensated for this post, though it does contain affiliate links…. 

Read More »

Filed Under: natural family, tips

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… 

Read More »

Filed Under: mommyhood, natural family Tagged With: Baby, baby wearing

How to Store Cloth Diapers

January 21, 2014 By Jelli 8 Comments

How to Store Cloth Diapers- What to do with outgrown and extra CDs. #clothdiapers| Jellibean Journals

As a cloth diapering parent at some point you’ll be faced with the dilemma of how to store both outgrown cloth diapers and diapers that your child still needs to grow into. Rest assured that storing and organizing extra diapers only takes a few minutes. It’s important to keep cloth diapers that are no longer… 

Read More »

Filed Under: Cloth Diapers, mommyhood, natural family Tagged With: Baby

Stretch Wrap Baby Carrier for Newborns

January 12, 2014 By Jelli 27 Comments

It’s no secret that my family is a baby wearing family. Most afternoons you can catch us strolling the neighborhood with two kids in tow, Husband with one, me with the other. Sometimes I sport the newborn in a sling carrier, while other days I choose a stretch wrap baby carrier. No matter which baby… 

Read More »

Filed Under: mommyhood, natural family Tagged With: Baby, baby wearing

The Postpartum Essentials No One is Talking About

November 4, 2013 By Jelli 2 Comments

Unless you’re among close friends, sharing postpartum experiences is socially taboo. Can you imagine chitchatting with the supermarket cashier about why you purchased Tucks wipes without even having hemorrhoids? I rest my case. Nevertheless, today’s post is meant to shed light on a couple of postpartum essentials that no one else might tell you about…. 

Read More »

Filed Under: mommyhood, natural family, tips Tagged With: Baby, postpartum

How I Weaned My Toddler

October 14, 2013 By Jelli 4 Comments

how to wean a toddler day and night

Weaning is a subjective subject. Every family has their own methods, every child their own timing. Since I was expecting baby #2 and had no desire to tandem nurse, it was best for my toddler and I to sweetly & thoughtfully close the breastfeeding chapter of our relationship. This is how I weaned my toddler.

Filed Under: mommyhood, natural family, tips Tagged With: toddler

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • …
  • 6
  • Next Page »

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…

  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Readers’ Favorite Recipes!

Homemade Croissants. Buttery, flaky and downright YUM! | JellibeanJournals.com
Easy homemade bagels | jellibeanjournals.com
Life-Changing Skinny Avocado Brownies- crave-worthy at a fraction of the calories and made from TWO ingredients! #brownies #lowcalorie #dessert from Jellibean Journals
Thin Mint Fudge- ready in five minutes! Jellibeanjournals.com
no bake snowball cookies
Easy Homemade DARK Chocolate Pudding | Jellibeanjournals.com
Link Party Recommendations
Privacy Policy & Disclosures
Seasoned Pro Responsive Minimalist Food Blog Theme

Copyright © 2025 · Jellibean Journals