In this post I’m sharing the top 15 lessons I’ve leaned as a first time mom and a two month baby and postpartum update.
15 Lessons Learned from First Time Mom + 2 Month Postpartum Update
Homemade Natural Living
How to Build Porch Steps with Existing Old Stringers | DIY Porch Steps
In this quick tutorial I show you how to build DIY porch steps and how to reinforce your old stringers. After 20 years it was time for new steps, and we finally got up the courage to disassemble ours and redo it. I say “courage” because we knew the stairs were in pretty bad shape. So, we were hoping this would be a fast project and it actually was!
How to Make Homemade Lotion | DIY Stretch Mark Cream
Learn how to make easy DIY stretch mark cream with this homemade lotion recipe. This lotion uses shea butter and is moisturizing for the face and all over body, even if you are not pregnant. With only two ingredients it’s easy and inexpensive to make over and over!
Baby Allison Girl’s Nursery Tour + How to Create a Minimalist Baby Nursery
We welcomed our first baby a couple weeks ago and today I’m getting around to writing up the nursery tour blog post! Join me for a tour of Baby Allison’s mostly neutral nursery, plus my tips for creating a minimalist baby nursery.
Welcome Baby Allison Marie! Bradley Method Positive Natural Home Birth Story
A week ahead of schedule, Baby Allison Marie surprised us in a beautiful natural Bradley Method home birth this week. She arrived quicker than expected and in a surprising location, but we couldn’t be happier that she’s finally here. Today I’m sharing her positive natural home birth story and what our first week with Baby Allison Marie was like.
How to Meal Prep before Baby with 5 Healthy Postpartum Freezer Prep Recipes
Make postpartum recovery a breeze with these delicious and nourishing 5 make-ahead freezer meal prep recipes. Join me as I meal prep before baby at our homestead. If you haven’t heard, we’re expecting our baby any day now. So I thought it’d be a good idea to make some freezer meals that we can easily pull out, thaw out, and enjoy with the baby. Or enjoy these recipes any time, not just after a baby comes!
Third Trimester Pregnancy Recap | Thoughts from the Heart about Pregnancy
In this post I share an exciting third trimester baby update and some heartfelt thoughts about pregnancy now that I’m almost done. If you are newly pregnant or trying to become pregnant, you can read my other two pregnancy updates as well. I talk a lot about how to have a healthy pregnancy and how to prepare for a natural birth. My goal is to raise an all natural baby and I’m taking you along with me as I do that. Enjoy!
Top 39 Healthy Amazon Grocery Shopping List | How to Buy Healthy Food Online
Have you ever been stuck without a good quality food option and a very hungry tummy? I try to cook everything from scratch at our homestead, but I’ll be honest. Sometimes life gets busy. My rule of thumb is it’s better to have high quality food at your fingertips than to eat low quality fast food. So how do you find good food that’s readily available? Well one way is through your local farmers and markets. But in case that option isn’t available, here is my top 39 healthy foods to buy on Amazon. And a few tips for buying food online in general. Enjoy!
Second Trimester Pregnancy Update and How to Prepare for Birth
I just finished my midwife appointment so I thought I’d write up a second trimester pregnancy update. Normally the midwife comes and goes pretty quickly, but now that I am entering my third trimester we have a bit more to talk about. In this post I share a second trimester update, my new diet, natural remedies I’m using, books I’m reading, and helpful resources to prepare for a natural birth. If you are going to be a new mom, read on and drop me a comment below!
How to Start Composting at Home with Kitchen Scraps
I never knew how easy it was to start composting in your own backyard. Once we got chickens, I realized it was time to do this whole “composting” thing because apparently chicken poop is great for the soil. But you don’t need chickens to start your backyard compost. Composting is free, easy, better for the environment, and saves you money when you want to plant a garden with good soil. Learn how to start composting at home in this simple tutorial.
