Today I’m sitting down to tell you about how our second baby, a sweet baby boy, was born naturally at home. This positive natural home birth story was similar to my first home birth story but with a couple major differences, like how he was born totally unassisted. Enjoy!
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How to Prepare for a Home Birth + Supplies Checklist
Home birthing is a beautiful, peaceful, and instinctual process that is very special for the home birthing mother and baby. In this post I take you through my home birth supplies checklist, some postpartum recovery supplies, and my reasons for choosing a home birth. This post is for the expecting mother and soon-to-be home birther, or any woman looking to learn about home birth. Enjoy!
[Read more…] about How to Prepare for a Home Birth + Supplies ChecklistHow to Make Homemade Baby Wipes
Homemade baby wipes are easy to make, save money, and are the most natural and gentle option for your baby. I’ve been using these homemade wipes for a few years now and they are durable, effective, and have been used over and over on both my babies.
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There are many blessings that come with pregnancy, and varicose veins are one of them. If you’re experiencing pain from varicose veins this homemade relief cream will do wonders for you! I’m so glad I started making this as it helps relieve pain instantly in my ankles and legs from varicose veins. Learn how to make homemade varicose vein relief cream with this easy tutorial.
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Learn how to make homemade sunscreen that is soothing, safe for babies and coral reefs, and will last you all summer long. This homemade sunscreen recipe has been tried and true in our family for a few years now and is the only sunscreen we ever use! Make your own natural sunscreen with only a few ingredients that will last all summer long.
[Read more…] about HOMEMADE SUNSCREEN SAFE FOR BABIESSummer Maternity Capsule Wardrobe – How to Buy Maternity Clothes
With this being my second pregnancy I knew exactly what I wanted for my summer maternity capsule wardrobe. I wrote this post to share my experience with other pregnant woman on how to make a maternity capsule wardrobe. Follow along as I show you the essentials for a comfortable (and cute!) pregnancy so you can enjoy every minute!
[Read more…] about Summer Maternity Capsule Wardrobe – How to Buy Maternity ClothesHomemade Baby Shampoo with Essential Oils
Learn to make your own homemade baby shampoo with just a few natural ingredients. Store-bought baby shampoo can contain some pretty scary ingredients, from artificial fragrances to cancer-causing agents. Your baby really doesn’t need a fancy ingredient list when it comes to bath time. This DIY organic baby shampoo recipe is easy and pure for your baby.
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Learn how to make homemade bath tea bags with this simple tutorial. Whether I am bathing my baby, or when I was recovering after birth, or just after an active day when I have sore muscles, there are many occasions that homemade bath tea can feel amazing.
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There are only a couple things you really need for a baby, especially for the all-natural mom. Here are my minimalist newborn baby essentials and gift guide.
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Allison is already 3 months old, how did that happen?! We’ve gone through many iterations of “routine” around the homestead recently, so I’m pausing to share a bit of our day-to-day life with you here on the blog. And then we’ll get back to the regular content you’re used to. But I figured it would be useful to read about bedtime and morning routines in case you’re a new or expecting mom wanting to know what those first few months are like. I know I was! So join me for a bedtime and morning routine with our newborn, plus I answer some FAQs related to newborns..
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