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  • The Best Maternity Gowns for a Hospital Labor & Delivery

    Pregnancy, Birth & Babies

    Packing and prepping to have a baby is one of the most exciting (and sometimes overwhelming) things facing expectant mothers. Having given birth to 10 babies, helping a new mom confront…

  • 8 Keys to Getting a Good Breastfeeding Latch

    Pregnancy, Birth & Babies

    Breastfeeding can be one of the most rewarding ways to bond with your baby; I’ve loved nursing every one of my 10 little ones! But it can also be maddeningly tough…

  • Finding Beauty in Motherhood

    Mindset

    It’s not always easy to see the joy in motherhood.  It’s an exhausting, overwhelming and often frustrating job.  Being a happy mother requires lots of patience, thought and self-care.  Here’s how…

  • The 7 BEST Postpartum Gift Ideas for New Moms

    Pregnancy, Birth & Babies

    After 9 pregnancies and births, I’m pretty familiar with all the popular gifts for moms-to-be. Blankets, baby clothes and diapers are all necessities, but once those are well stocked, what else…

  • Our Tool for Beating Summer Boredom

    Parenting

    Got kids at home in record-breaking temps? Don’t let the whininess get you down! Create a poster for beating summer boredom like we did and fuel creativity, excitement and family fun…

  • Baby Brynn’s Birth Story

    Pregnancy, Birth & Babies

    Baby Brynn is here and everybody just loves her! Read on for the birth story of baby #10 and some thoughts on birthing and raising my last child. Our little Brynn…

  • Everything You Ever Needed to Know About Salon Manicures

    Life Hacks

    Love the idea of getting a salon manicure but overwhelmed by all the options? I’ve got you! Read on for everything you ever needed to know about salon manicures, including the…

  • Shop Small: Best Boutiques for Stylish Mom Clothes

    Fashion & Beauty

    As a small business owner myself, I’m a HUGE fan of encouraging people to support other small businesses, especially those owned by women. Check out this list of amazing, mom-friendly clothing…

  • 7 Father’s Day Gifts That Aren’t Lame

    Life Hacks

    There are oodles of Father’s Day gift guides out there but they all assume that the dad in your life either loves golf or needs a 37th pair of socks. Read…

  • Our Family’s Favorite Card Game

    Life Hacks

    Our family goes through phases of loving games and then forgetting we have any at all, but this card game has been a favorite for years! It’s fast-paced, fairly simple to…

  • Easy stretches for alleviating pregnancy back pain

    Pregnancy, Birth & Babies

    Carrying around a tiny human inside you can cause countless aches and pains… but some of it can be avoided! Try these two super easy stretches for alleviating pregnancy back pain,…

  • How to stop controlling your children

    Parenting

    If you’re a mom who loves her kids, it’s only natural to want to take control when you see them suffering or making poor choices. But trying to make our children…

  • The 12 Best Books I Read Last Year

    Life Hacks

    Reading for fun is one of my favorite pasttimes, but finding a great book can take a lot of energy! Here is the list of the 12 best books I readlast…

  • 6 Ways to Be a More Positive Mom

    Parenting

    Do you often find yourself doing more reactive parenting than intentional parenting? Read on for 6 ways to be a more positive mom and exuding joy and contentment, instead of always…

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