I don't care if your mama friend is having their first, fifth, or fifteenth baby, there are some things a new baby just needs! One thing I never got with my first was real swaddle blankets- and I wish I had. They just never got bought. Then I was almost 40 weeks with baby #2 … Continue reading Best Gifts for Baby
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Welcome to the World, S!
I am a terrible blogger. Our newest addition joined our family 2 weeks ago and I'm just now telling you! Oh well, better late than never.... so without further ado....introducing.... Our Sweet S! He was born 6 days late. He weighed 8lbs and was 21 inches long. Our midwives were expecting a 10lb baby...so we … Continue reading Welcome to the World, S!
How to Cloth Diaper {Frugally}
I've been part-time cloth diapering for over a year now....and I'm fixing to begin a journey of cloth diapering 2 boys (ages 2 & newborn)! Believe me, when I saw the prices of some of the brand-new diapers, I knew we could never afford that, especially when they say you need around 24-36 diapers (depending … Continue reading How to Cloth Diaper {Frugally}
Easy Ways to Prepare Your Body for Labor
I'm one of those really crazy, weirdo, crunchy mamas who actually likes giving birth. Sorry, sue me. 😉 Birth is a very natural (obviously) thing to have happen, and I know it's different for everyone, but I really believe there are some things you can do to have a faster, easier labor. (And I'm not … Continue reading Easy Ways to Prepare Your Body for Labor
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for the Crunchy Mom
Can you believe Mother's Day is a week and a half away? Crazy! My husband asked me the other day what I would want for Mother's Day and I actually had some ideas....since I needed to write them down for him anyway, I'd thought I'd share them here for some other husband's inspiration! 😉 Books. … Continue reading Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for the Crunchy Mom
22 Week {Pregnancy Update!}
On Sunday, we hit 22 weeks with Baby #2! What?!?! How in the world am I over halfway? It's crazy how much faster pregnancy seems when chasing after a toddler....I just hope I'm ready for when this crazy boy comes! ❤ The past week…. I’ve been craving- chocolate milkshakes and ALL THE CARBS. Seriously. I’ve … Continue reading 22 Week {Pregnancy Update!}
Mama’s Sanity {Unicorn Roller}
Emotions. Feelings. We, as women, can have a lot of them all at once. The two best things that help me during crazy times? More Jesus time and lots of oils. ❤ I always start with a drop or two of Stress Away on my wrist and C's little wrists. He loves getting oils put … Continue reading Mama’s Sanity {Unicorn Roller}
Top 5 Posts of 2016
Okay, y'all...I know we're almost done with January (where has the time gone?!?), but here are the top 5 posts of 2016 for Through the Lens! 5) Even though it's one of my oldest posts, this post on how to use essential oils with horses is one of my most popular! 4) These 3 Ways … Continue reading Top 5 Posts of 2016
Speedy Peppermint Brownies
Y'all, just like fall means everything pumpkin, to me, winter time means everything peppermint! And even though winter doesn't start for a few more weeks, it's December now, so we can pretend, right? I love me a good, warm, chewy brownie. Brownies are so easy to whip up in a hurry, so it's my favorite … Continue reading Speedy Peppermint Brownies
Milk Supply Support
I am still nursing my baby. He's over one now and I'd love to nurse him until two or a little longer if he wants to. But, when I started the 21 Day Fix and portioning my food (and cutting back on fats), it seemed my milk supply dropped some. Because he is over one … Continue reading Milk Supply Support
