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 …