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Homemade Church Dolls: How To Make A Handkerchief Doll For Your Child Or To Give As A Gift

They're called pew babies, church dolls, angel babies, prayer dolls, handkerchief dolls, and hanky dolls. Here's a simple no-sew handkerchief doll tutorial!

Free Pregnancy & Baby Stuff For Pregnant Moms And Expectant Parents

A huge list of free baby stuff that new parents can receive (at no charge) just for asking! I do my best to keep this list of free stuff for moms updated.

Why I Chose Placenta Encapsulation After The Birth Of My Baby (Benefits Of Eating Placenta)

Placenta Encapsulation Benefits: Eating placenta isn't for everyone. How and why I consumed my placenta (in the form of capsules) after the birth of my son.

A Hip Seat Carrier Is A Simple Solution For Carrying A Toddler Who Likes To Walk But Sometimes Needs To Be Carried

My son is 2-1/2 years old, 35 lbs, and heavy to carry. He can walk on his own, but we often need to carry him. This toddler hip seat carrier puts an end to muscle fatigue & backaches from carrying a heavy toddler!

A First-Time Mom’s Guide To Contractions: Here’s How True Labor Contractions Feel Different From Early Labor Contractions, False Labor, And Braxton Hicks Contractions

First pregnancy? Wondering what contractions feel like and when they should start? How to tell true labor contractions from false labor & Braxton Hicks contractions.

Every Stay-At-Home Mom Needs A Mom Day Once In Awhile! Here Are Some Ways To Get Social For Stay-At-Home Moms & Toddlers

I'm a FT stay-at-home mom... and I sometimes need a break! I've found 10 ways to enjoy a well-deserved mom day while socializing my toddler at the same time

One Mom’s Helpful Advice For An Organic Pregnancy… On A Budget

Whether you have issues with traditional pregnancy products or not, there’s just something special about wanting to protect your baby's health and pureness from conception to birth. As a mom myself, I've got some suggestions that helped me when I was pregnant and looking for organic pregnancy products on a budget.

Flying With A Baby? Here’s What I’ve Learned While Preparing For My Baby’s First Airplane Ride (…An International Flight To Canada!)

I'm in the process of preparing for my baby's first plane ride. See everything that we're packing, how I plan to handle the layovers and connecting flights with a baby, some handy gadgets & travel necessities I've discovered and will be using on this trip, plus tips for other new moms who will be flying with a baby soon.

Wondering How To Take A Shower With Your Baby To Save Time? Here’s How I Do It

Wondering if you can take a shower with your baby to save time? The answer is yes! Here's how I shower with my baby, plus my best tips to make the process of bathing your baby even easier.

My Review Of The Moby Wrap Classic: First Impressions Of This Babywearing Wrap + Pros And Cons Of The Moby Baby Wrap

Babywearing wraps are the best! I would rather wear my baby than carry him. Here's my review of the Moby Wrap Classic - the pros & cons, plus how to wrap a Moby Classic yourself.

Best Baby Shower Gifts: A First Time Mom’s Favorite Baby Gifts Under $50

Here are 20 baby shower gifts I actually received, and I use each one of them! They're not only useful, but thoughtful - because every time I use the item, I think of the person who gifted it to us.

Ergobaby 360 Review: See Why My Baby And I Love The Ergobaby 4-Position 360 Carrier

Thanks to the Ergo 360 carrier, I'm able to get things done with a needy (and heavy!) baby by my side. See what I like most in my Ergobaby 360 review.

The Best Summer Pregnancy Tips: A Mom Of 3 Shares Some Clever Ways To Beat The Heat When You’re Pregnant

When you have a summer pregnancy (like I did), you need some good ways to beat the heat. Here are 30+ creative ways to stay cool during the hot summer months when you're pregnant.

30+ Unique Baby Shower Gifts That Are Highly Rated And Recommended By Moms

Tired of buying ordinary baby shower gifts? You'll LOVE these clever baby shower gift ideas! A list of unique baby gifts that first-time moms appreciate. These are the best gifts for new parents.

Postpartum Recovery Tips: 4 Post-Partum Issues That I Wasn’t Fully Prepared For

Post partum is called the 4th stage of labor. Here are 4 postpartum recovery issues (which can last from 6 weeks to 6 months) that they don't tell you about

Scary Facts About Pregnancy: 15 Things About Being Pregnant That Are Not Attractive… And May Just Drive You Crazy!

We usually hear about the sweet & rosy things associated with pregnancy. Here are some of the lesser known facts about pregnancy & what happens to your body

Losing Weight After Pregnancy – 5 Tips For Quickly Getting Back Into Shape After Having a Baby

You're a busy mom. Caring for a baby leaves little time for yourself - and exercise. Struggling with losing weight after pregnancy? Here are 5 things to try.

Where To Buy Cheap Maternity Clothes – One Mom’s Best Tips

My best advice for finding cheap maternity clothes in stores... and online. Here's how to make each dollar count by shopping frugally for pregnancy clothes.