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babies, breastfeeding, general parenting, parenting

Attachment Parenting: Nurturing a Secure Attachment with your Baby

That tiny little hand wrapped around your thumb. That indescribable scent of that downy-soft head. That feeling of warm, sweet breath against your skin. The sound of the little sighs…

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christian parenting, general parenting

On Greeting our Children and Becoming a Better Parent

  Confession: There are times when I parent poorly. There are times when I put my needs ahead of my children’s needs. There are times when I’m more interested in…

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general parenting

10 Positive Discipline Tips I Learned from my Counselor

  “How are you doing today?” my counselor asked as I entered her office. I wondered if she noticed the smudged mascara on my face and assumed, correctly, that I…

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general parenting

40 Things to do Outside with your Kids this Winter

  I will be the first to confess that winter is not my favorite season. I don’t love the cold. Because of this, I am privy to staying indoors. But…

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babies, general parenting

Flowers for our Wild Flower – Lucy’s First Birthday Party

There’s something magical and crazy about your baby turning one. So much changes in one rotation around the sun, and that little infant that you nuzzled and worried about has…

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  • breastfeeding

    On Extended Breastfeeding and Humble Pie

    August 7, 2019 / No Comments

    I had fiercely judged mothers of breastfeeding toddlers, mothers who co-slept with their children, the ones who seemed to make their child the center of their universe. I labeled them as indulgent, compromising, and foolish. Yet that was the mother I had become.

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    Kristin

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    August 13, 2018
  • books,  homeschool

    7 Tips for Building a Living Books Library

    July 26, 2019 / No Comments

    Every family ought to have a living books library: a collection of high-quality, beloved texts that make the reader feel more alive. A living books library will serve a family well over the years, nurturing a love of reading and developing the intimacy that comes from sharing stories and ideas together. This post will explain what a living book is, why you ought to have a living books library, and tips on how to build one that your family will love for years to come.

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    Kristin

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    30 Non-Fiction Book Suggestions for Your 2020 Reading List

    November 27, 2019

    15 Non-Fiction Books for Your Christmas List (Plus, a Gift for the Mama with no Time to Read)

    November 24, 2018

    Sacred Stillness: 5 Books for Mama’s Morning Time

    January 14, 2020
  • homeschool

    11 Advantages Homeschool has Over Conventional School

    July 14, 2019 / No Comments

    Years teaching in the American school system influenced my decision to homeschool my own kids. Read on to discover eleven advantages homeschool has over conventional school.

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    10 Reasons to Homeschool for Preschool

    January 17, 2019

    Homeschooling – Ideally and Really

    September 13, 2018

    Turn Quarantine Into Quality Time: 14 Days of Questions and Activities

    March 14, 2020
  • cloth diapering

    bumGenius Cloth Diapers – Why We Chose Them and Other Stuff You Should Know

    July 6, 2019 / No Comments

    So you’re interested in delving into the world of cloth diapering! Good for you. We began our journey with bumGenius cloth diapers just over four years ago, and I’m so glad we did! I did a lot of research before we sprang for cloth, and I heard a lot of positive reviews for bumGenius diapers. Even though they were more expensive than some of the brands, I thought they sounded awesome. Made by Cotton Babies, they are soft, cute diapers that adjust so the same diaper can fit an 8-pound baby and a 35-pound toddler. And boy, do they last. We have used ours every day for four years and…

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    Kristin

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    Cloth Diapering – The Good, The Bad, and The Messy

    July 6, 2019
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    Cloth Diapering – The Good, The Bad, and The Messy

    July 6, 2019 / No Comments

    Considering using cloth diapers? Excellent. Though some parents may find the prospect intimidating or old-fashioned, using cloth diapers has never been easier. And they’re so darn cute.

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    Kristin

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Meet Kristin

Hey! I'm a wife and mama of two beautiful kiddos. I believe in the power of words, beauty, faith, grace, and love. While I love to theorize about and strive for parenting ideals, I value the art of keeping it real. Thanks for reading.

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