10 Breastfeeding Skin Hydration Tips
My skin is the desert. Seriously. Baby girl (aka vampire child) is sucking the water right out of my body. During pregnancy, my hair was silky and full, my skin was hydrated and plump, and my face almost oily. Post pregnancy with a full-time breast fed baby, I am literally pulling chunks of hair out of my head while brushing. I have flaky, dry patches around my nose and cheeks. I can't seem to drink enough water. And, my skin soaks up lotion like a dry river bed. My husband c
1-3 Month Baby Essentials
My top 1 to 3 month baby essentials that I have enjoyed and can't live without these past 3 months. No seriously, mommy hood would be much harder without these products. Watch the video: Some of the Products listed in the video: Banana Baby toothbrush Dohm white noise machine Mustela Foaming Shampoo California Baby Calendula Cream Watch my Newborn Essentials video: *I share my favorite products and ideas because I love them! Some of the links are affiliate links which means I
To My Son on His (probably) Last Magical Christmas
Dear beloved, strong-willed, loving, first born child, This is most likely the last year you believe in Santa or elves or flying reindeer. You turn 10 years old soon and already you have big questions. For the first time ever you’ve decided not to give Santa your toy list in person and opted instead of asking your elf to deliever your list. I see you staring at your elf hoping to see it move, or wink, or show some sign of the magic you want so hard to believe in but suspect i
Is Christmas Eve Worship for Kids?
Some would argue that children should be out of a worship service. I firmly believe that children benefit from being in worship with their parents and grandparents and other adults. How else are children to become Christian adults if they don't (even if occasionally) attend worship with adults? Children's church and children's worship has it's place and time, don't hear me wrong. More on this topic here. Christmas Eve is on a Sunday this year and, in my opinion, one of the b
3 DIY Christmas Teacher Gifts that are so simple!
I am all about simple and effective. I am not the greatest at crafts even though I love doing them. I am the worst at getting together creative teacher gifts but I got a jump start this year on my son's teacher's Christmas gift by giving myself these 3 options. So if you are looking for something quick that teacher's will love here are my top 3! The three DIY gifts in the video below are: Pencil Bouquet Fancy Paperclips Elastic hairties Enjoy! #christianblogger #mommyblogger
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