Hello, third trimester… You sure showed up quick! It’s funny re-living pregnancy a second time around because it can be so much the same and yet so different. I had previously thought my son was active in the womb but …
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One Year Photos
I’m taking a break today to recognize the great work of a photographer who captures families and weddings so incredibly – Melissa Vossler Photography. We just got our photos back from our son’s first birthday session with smash cake included …
It’s a.. GIRL
Wow… Where do I begin? Let’s start off by showing you the video of my son breaking into his smash cake that held the surprise (to everyone, including me) about the gender of our baby due in August… Ok, besides us …
My Journey to Becoming at Work-at-Home-Mom
In 2015, my husband and I embarked on a journey that can typically lead to some of the most stress people endure. We handled it with grace and kept an open mind to anything that was about to be thrown our …
The Dish on Diaper Rash
Does your baby seem to have "chronic" diaper rash? Did you know your own wipes and creams could be aiding the constant battle?
Nourishing Bone Broth
I know many of you are interested turning your home kitchen into a nourishing central for you family, but you may not know where to start. I want to help by starting a series of ways to add Nourishing Traditions into your …
Peterson Addition Round #2
As I sit here and write this [on December 14th] I am in awe of the fact that I am now carrying our second child. I took a test this morning, since I was 5 days late and hopped in the …
Postpartum: Dropping the Baby Weight Organically
Whether you loved or hated pregnancy.. you now have a wonderful little bundle of joy in your arms and most likely quite a bundle of soft weight hanging around your midsection. If you’re like me, you gained [an over the …
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Surviving the First 3 Months with a Newborn
I have had many people ask, new moms and expectants alike, with terrified or tired eyes… “What did you do?” Let me tell you, it’s a learning process and each individual (AND baby) will fair differently. So read sparingly, don’t …
Baby Food: Eggplant Pluot Puree
Whenever I’m conjuring up new baby puree recipes I typically sit around and ponder how to get new taste and healthy veggies into his tiny meal. I want him to experience a range of flavors so he can get accustom …
Essentially a Mom 