Category: Breastfeeding

A few weeks ago the kids and I had a play date with Honeybun’s best friend from kindergarten and her little brother who is Sugarplum’s age. The visit started as usual, the bigger four excitedly …

    I’ve always been irritated by that fact that maternity clothes are soooo expensive! I’ve never been able to justify spending money on a wardrobe that will only last a few months (very few …

My original Feeding Places post listing all the places I’ve breastfed my children was quite exhaustive (and exhausting to think about all the time I’ve spent breastfeeding in the past 6 1/2 years!)  But the …

I love going out and I love getting dressed up. And while the getting ready part is not always the easiest with kids around (hence my chronicle “Out Without Kids”), it’s always worth the hassle …

I’ve been wanting to do another Day in the Life post since starting homeschool.  I was waiting for a “normal” day but things kept coming up.  Then I realized there is no typical day in our homeschool …

Ask anyone and they will surely have a tip or two for new and expecting parents.  A lot of the new parent advice is great and comes from a place of experience and well meaning.  …

A recent report showed the rate of stay-at-home mommies is increasing and it is no surprise to me.   I am very fortunate that our family is able to allow me to be a Stay-at-home mommy of my three …

Things that are actually easier to do while breastfeeding: Clip baby’s nails: I seriously don’t know how I would achieve this feat if I didn’t have both of my hands and his hands and him occupied …

Now that Doodle is a year old and walking well, the question I get asked the most is “Are you still breastfeeding him?” Usually rhis question doesn’t come from close friends or strangers, but acquaintances …

I’ve known it was coming for a while.  I’ve been waiting for it for weeks, but a few days ago, it finally happened: My scale hit that magic number. Everyone who pays attention to their …