No-cook meals are a lifesaver when pregnancy has zapped your energy and left you wishing you had a personal chef. Rejoice! A healthy, delicious dinner in minutes is still very possible. C’mon, I’ll show you how! Creeeak went the kids’ door at an hour that my pregnant self still couldn’t function at a higher level…
DIY Countdown to Baby Calendar
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and emotion surrounding a first pregnancy. Everything is so fresh and new- so much to learn and to get done. Creating dream baby registries, scouring page after page in baby name books, and scheduling 4-D ultrasounds come naturally and with much due anticipation. Creating a countdown…
The Busy Mom’s Shortcut to Creating a Fourth Pregnancy Baby Registry
It’s your fourth pregnancy! Congratulations!! You will NEED a new arsenal of baby essentials and a brand new baby registry. After all, most likely your hand-me-downs are threadbare, cloth diapers leaking and ragged, and baby thermometer batteries well beyond their prime. **If you’re a first-time mom or looking for the ideal baby shower gifts, you’ll…
Labor and Birth Bible Verse Printables
Hi friends! I’ve been super busy lately with packing up to move to a temporary home while my family waits for our permanent residency to be vacant. On top of that, these 37 weeks of pregnancy are starting to take a toll. Whoa, baby! Today I’ve created a set of free labor and birth Bible…
Best YouTube Pregnancy Workouts for Busy Moms
Maintaining a fit body while you’re pregnant requires dedication. Keeping your body healthy and strong, or even improving your fitness, is important both for you and for your growing baby. One of my favorite places to find pregnancy workout videos is on YouTube, a quick click for prenatal workouts that you can access anytime. Scanning…
9 Proven Ways to Save Money on Newborn Essentials
Whether you’re a first-time parent or a seasoned veteran, with every baby comes a new challenge, particularly when you’re preparing for baby and newborn essentials on a budget. When I was pregnant with my first child, a wise woman who knew my family’s tight financial situation told me that God always provides for new babies….
Best New Mom Gifts Nobody is Buying
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…
Top DIY Maternity Pants Tutorials
Big news guys! We’re expecting baby #3 this September. Yep, that’s 3 kids in a little under 4 years. I know, what am I thinking?! But seriously, we’re beyond excited!! Since my “skinny” jeans are getting tighter , I thought I’d share with you my favorite ways to turn your favorite jeans or trousers into…
Birth Prep Tip: Protect Your Mattress
Unless you’ve scheduled a Cesarian, there’s no way to know when baby will arrive. Many times the onset of labor occurs at the most unexpected moments, which means we mamas need to be prepared for anything. Before the birth of Summer Elizabeth, my midwife gave me this helpful tip to prepare for an unexpected birth….
Pregnancy Tea: Make it or Buy it?
Staying fit and healthy throughout pregnancy is a no-brainer for most mamas, but have you ever considered uterine health? For centuries women have relied on herbal teas to maintain uterine tone and help intensify contractions during labor, particularly pregnancy teas made from red raspberry leaf. Source Since I experienced minor hemorrhaging post-birth with Summer Elizabeth,…
