Breast pumping guest blog from Katie Brooker at http://www.Cakematernity.com Continue reading
Announcement photo at 16 weeks!
Okay here goes…my first personal blog entry! …..If you don’t know, I am expecting my second child in July. I wanted to have a blog about my experiences during pregnancy and birth because I will be doing it very different then what I experienced with my daughter, who is now 3 1/2. I am planning … Continue reading
Kickstarter campaign and book review! (and giveaway!!) I had to support this book when it presented itself in front of me! As a mother of a daughter who I never called a princess but I’ve always taught her to save herself over waiting to be saved, and of a son who I have always encouraged … Continue reading
If you have children, or have ever traveled with children you may have heard the phrase, “are we there yet?” or maybe just being familiar with some less than enthusiast attitudes during a long journey. In many cases the journey can always be improved with small goals, a good friend or supportive family member, or … Continue reading
Very thankful Jackie Karneth at Books Forward thought of me to review this book. I didn’t get to it nearly as fast as I wanted to but I believe whenever you connect with this book it will be the exact time that you need to. Now, more than ever so many people are searching for … Continue reading
Salty Strong: The “Whole” Cajun Story by Chris Whitson. I was excited to review this book knowing that it would be one my son would certainly enjoy! It is a beautifully illustrated story of a Cajun boy’s journey of resilience and friendship in South Louisiana. Whitson was inspired by his grandchildren to write a story … Continue reading
When a friend asks you if you are interested in trying out a granola they are helping to promote that is gluten free and non- gmo you say Yes. When you go to the companies instagram profile and see it says; Made in West Michigan. Healthy Ketchup, All Natural Granola and Authentic Mexican Salsa. You … Continue reading
Here we are over nine weeks into a stay at home order (at least thats the case in Michigan)… How are you doing?? .. Really? Take a big inhale and an even bigger exhale. I’m happy you are here. This is hard, your feelings are valid, and everything is temporary, even though sometimes it feels … Continue reading
This book came with me wherever I went begging to be read, it moved from desk, to nightstand, to couch, to truck, to a plane ride from Detroit to South Korea and into Indonesia and back and then finally after a few weeks of quarantine due to Covid 19 one night as my kids played … Continue reading
Happy belated Mother’s day and happy day who even knows anymore of quarantine for us here in Michigan, what about you?! Some of you may have found your self reading more during this time, some maybe wanting to read more but still figuring out how with more time we somehow have less time?!Or Maybe you … Continue reading
My kids and I have always loved art so I was really excited for this book, not because of it having stunning illustrations, but because of the message behind it. The author, Pops Jamison, wanted to show that you don’t have to be the best artist to be able to make art. When I received … Continue reading
At one time or another I’m sure every parent has experienced a time where their child has wanted to skip a bath, or maybe even struggle with it on a regular basis. If that sounds familiar you might want to check this book out. Even if your kid LOVES baths I’m certain they will still … Continue reading
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