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Best “Why didn’t I think of that?!” Baby Shower Gift

June 27, 2017 By Jelli 6 Comments

Clever & easy DIY or BUY baby shower gift | Jellibeanjournals.com

Choosing baby shower gifts can be a challenge, and no one wants to be that friend who gifted baby his 14th fleece blanket. Break out of the mold and gift your pregnant mama friends something original! Love practical? The best baby shower gift I’ve ever received was a baby first aid kit. And you can… 

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Filed Under: mommyhood Tagged With: Baby, gift guide, handmade gift

5 Books for Moms to Read in January

January 2, 2017 By Jelli 14 Comments

Must-read books for moms | Jellibeanjournals.com

Ah, the start of a new year. New challenges, resolutions to write, fresh opportunity. For me, I love getting the year started with a good read and a piping hot peppermint mocha. Whatever your jive, here are five books sure to help you get the year off to a great start! Though not every book… 

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Filed Under: mommyhood Tagged With: book recommendations, gift guide

15 Kids Gifts You Can Pack in a Suitcase

December 2, 2016 By Jelli 18 Comments

Kids gifts that fit in your carryon | Jellibeanjournals.com

Traveling over the holidays can be stressful, I know. We’re currently packing bags for our family of 5 to fly to South America over the holidays for a 3 week stay. As if cancelled flights, delays on the tarmac and long lines for airport bathrooms weren’t bad enough, you might be tempted to throw in… 

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Filed Under: mommyhood, tips Tagged With: christmas, gift guide, kids, preschoolers

Savvy Study Essential Your Kids Already Know About

October 27, 2015 By Jelli 9 Comments

Bible study must haves!

Discover the best kept secret to highlighting your Bible (and pretty much any other book) right inside your child’s art box! I’ve tried Bible highlighter pencils, typical highlighting markers, and plain ‘ole graphite pencils, but making a “LOOK AT ME” highlight in my Bible used to be a pain. Highlighter pencils never pumped out enough… 

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Filed Under: Faith, tips Tagged With: Bible study, gift guide

Best New Mom Gifts Nobody is Buying

July 8, 2015 By Jelli 26 Comments

If you’re  soon to be holding or attending a baby shower, STOP everything you’re doing and pay close attention. How many gifts have you graciously received that were a million miles off from being something that you’d have chosen for yourself? Ever been in the “Oh gee, thanks!” scenario, smile plastered on while wondering where… 

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

Toddler Art Gift Guide

November 11, 2013 By Jelli 38 Comments

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I still have my second grade art box. The neon pink plastic case has graduated from Crayolas to oils, crossed international borders, and never stopped inspiring me toward new artistic endeavors. My little girl now has one of her very own too. [Tweet “Stock your child’s art box with brilliant supplies he’ll love!”] Toddlers love… 

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Filed Under: mommyhood, tips Tagged With: gift guide, kids, kids activities, playtime activity, toddler

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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