One key to a positive birth experience is learning about pregnancy and the birth process. Oftentimes there is a lot of fear associated with pregnancy and birth, but having a basic understanding of these things can help dispel that fear. And while reading books or taking a childbirth class won’t guarantee your dream birth experience, you’re much more likely to have a satisfactory experience if you’ve taken time to learn, prepare, and explore your options.
A few weeks ago, I stood in front of our hutch, fashioning dried orange slices into garlands and Christmas tree ornaments. It was an unusually quiet moment in our home, Elijah having taken the kids out for a bit. As I hung the translucent slices on the tree, pleased with the soft glow and old-fashioned simplicity they added, a wave of desperation squeezed my heart. I longed to freeze the moment, to forever preserve the small bit of beauty in front of me.
“Eating and reading are two pleasures that combine admirably.” | C. S. Lewis
This gluten-free pumpkin bread is the perfect compliment to your steaming cup of tea, cocoa, or coffee… and a book.
Today on the blog, I’m sharing a guest post from my sister, Hannah! She is amazing at whipping up the sweetest little baby gifts and other beautiful handmade items with the help of her sewing machine. This summer, she gave me the sweetest little trio of flannel bibs for Nora and I wanted to share her simple tutorial here! I…
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In this post, my friend Heather and I are sharing some of our favorite baby items. With eight kiddos between us, we’ve figured out what our “must-haves” are and what we can live without!
