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For another one of our DIY posts, I recently spoke to a good friend of ours, Liz, mama of two sweet little girls. I asked her to talk me through a DIY project of hers – to make a DIY Chalkboard Table. How to Make a DIY Chalkboard Table Step 1. Find an Old Table … Read more
I love our new headboard! Even though he’s quite frugal, my husband isn’t super comfortable doing DIY. Mainly it’s because my projects always take up a lot of space in the garage. Because hubby isn’t one of those handy DIY experts, he fave the ok to purchase a $700 headboard that had caught my eye. … Read more
Like a lot of mamas I love having a bowl of pasta once and a while but I’ve never been one to mix in meatballs. In particular those kind of red meat balls fried in oil. A little while ago when I began my healthy eating jouney, I made these excellent meatballs a few times. They’re got … Read more
A good friend of mine once found an old wooden door outside an abandoned housing and decided to turn it into a diy headboard. I love to upcycle and make the most of what we already have so thought this was a great idea. How to Create a DIY Headboard The original door was an … Read more
Pumping breast milk for your baby has many benefits but can also be challenging. After pumping exclusively for my two girls for over a year and a half each, I’ve learned what worked and what didn’t. If you are a pumping mama or considering the idea, here are my top 10 tips to make your … Read more
Mama: Karen Stats: 8 lbs., 7 oz. Type of Birth: Vaginal Birth Location: Hospital Primary Care: Obstetrician We always dreamed of having 2 children. So when we found out that we were pregnant with our second baby, I was over the moon! It was right before my daughter turned two. I got J to change to a … Read more
If you are a breastfeeding mama like me, you know how timely to whip that boob out for your crying baby, even if you are on the move. For me, a nursing tank is one stable piece of clothing I can’t live without. It’s quick and easy to access and provides the most coverage of … Read more
Halloween is a scary, fun time for many families across the country. This year though, it won’t be the severed limbs, vampires, or ghosts that give me a fright. Instead, it will be the contents of my son’s treat bucket after going door-to-door around the neighborhood. My 3-year-old son, P, has several allergies and intolerances … Read more
If you have tried babywearing, I know you love it. If you are considering it, you will love it. I have always loved my old Beco carrier, which stood the test for both my husband and me. We used it well into toddlerhood, probably to the max recommendation of 4 years. Now on my second baby, … Read more
Many years ago, I worked in a picture framing shop. As a professional framer, I built many types of shadow boxes in different sizes. People use shadow boxes to preserve sentimental items, from baby hair to sports jerseys. You can even preserve your wedding flower in a shadow box. They’re also a great way to … Read more