My sisters and I spent hours making paper dolls when we were young. Drawing the doll was the most difficult part and so my mother usually took care of that part; she's a very accomplished artist. But once we had our dolls printed out and pasted onto sturdy cardstock, the fun commenced! And we had all types of paper dolls - cute little girls, fashionable young ladies, eligible bachelors (of course) and even animals like rabbits and bears. I've saved most of the paper dolls from my girlhood. These Continue Reading
When a Child Needs You All Night….and All Morning
Erik has hit his first growth spurt. Just two weeks old, he wanted to nurse almost on the hour last night and through the morning. I know there's a good reason for this; the demand will help increase my supply. But needless to say, I'm a bit groggy today....and sore. My new mama breastfeeding blister was just beginning to heal but after the marathon last night......ouch! And I feel like I was basically robbed of any meaningful sleep. But, of course, it's up and at 'em the next morning, no matter Continue Reading
Woodland Owl Bird’s Nest Necklace Review and Giveaway
If you wanted to display your love for those closest to you right near your heart, what would be the perfect way to do this? How about a custom-made bird's nest necklace, with jewel-tone beads that signify anything you desire - the number of children you've been blessed with, or perhaps their birth months? Or what about a pair of beads to represent you and your husband? My friend Jessica crafts these lovely nest necklaces and offers them through her online shop, Woodland Owl. She was kind Continue Reading
Our Baby Came Early…..and Here’s the Birth Story!
Friday was a tough day for me. I was having a lot of contractions and a feeling of constant pressure that wouldn't let up. I was in town with all five children running errands and very eager to be DONE and just get home. Our baby was not due for another 10 days so I figured this was just another "warm up." I have a lot of those days at the end, and it's a real drag. Turns out it was the real thing this time. We made it back home at 5:30 and I was confronted with a dilemma. The children Continue Reading
Stomach Virus: Tips from the Trenches
I have mixed feelings about fall and winter. Thanksgiving and Christmas are my favorite holidays, and I love hot drinks, soft snowfalls and getting cozy in front of our wood stove.....but I despise the sickness that comes and goes all throughout the season. It disrupts school, causes many sleepless nights and grouchy days and can get costly, too (Kleenex, medicine, extra laundry, doctor visits, etc.). Stomach viruses are on my naughty list. But thankfully, they resolve pretty quickly. Here Continue Reading
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