Self Care for Stay at Home Moms
The stereotypical self care for stay at home moms looks like: going out to get a manicure, mom’s night out with the girls, solo shopping trip, etc. None of these things are bad, of course, but when moms…
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Avoiding Burnout in Motherhood
As mothers, we are surrounded by the message that motherhood is something that needs to be survived. We’re constantly bombarded with voices that tell us motherhood is going to be overwhelming, busy, and exhausting. There are definitely seasons…
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Five Tips for Sewing with Young Kids Underfoot
I’ve been in a season of slow, simple sewing. Have you been in a season like this? I’m a homeschool mama with five young kids, including a toddler whose favorite pastime is coloring on the walls and climbing…
When Motherhood Isn’t What You Expected
Anytime you bring a new baby home, your life is going to change. Most of those changes are so, so good. And many are just as difficult. But babies grow and (eventually) sleep through the night, and what…
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Something New is Coming….
Or rather, someone. ;) This October we will be welcoming baby number five into our home! We are so excited to bring this new little miracle into the world. We’ll be finding out the baby’s gender later this month,…
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Finding the Lovely in the Chaos
Motherhood is a chaotic business. Each day is filled with noise, lots of messes, and countless challenges. The days can be monotonous and exhausting. When faced with all the chaos, sometimes it can feel anything but lovely. Some…
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Wet Bag with Pocket Tutorial and tips for potty training
We’re about to enter a stage of life that I have to admit, is not my favorite. The potty training stage. Potty training seems to go one of two ways in my house: complete and total disaster or epic triumph….
Why I Let My Kids Help (even when I don’t want to)
“Can I help, Mama?” I know these words are coming as soon as I start to open the box. Sigh. The truth is, I really don’t want any help. I know that I can do this much faster…
No, I’m not “trying for a girl” (thoughts on being a boy mama)
I have four boys. When most people hear this or see me with my four handsome little men in tow, they say something to the effect of “So, are you going to try for a girl?!” Now, I’m sure…
Why Creativity Matters to Motherhood
I come across a lot of people who are astonished that I sew. Sometimes they’re amazed because they think sewing is a hard skill to learn (it’s not!). Usually, though, they’re baffled that I can find the time. They…