Lactation Cookies - Two Ways

When asking me if I would be breastfeeding my son, my mom revealed to me that she actually had a hard time producing enough nutritious milk when she breastfed me. After speaking with and hearing about the struggles of other mamas, I knew that I had to try and be...

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Mini Spring Potted Wreaths

Last year, I made these fun mini Spring potted wreaths as thank you gifts for the wonderful ladies that all contributed to making my magical baby shower happen. I knew there was no better way than with a little Spring gift from me and my little Spring baby! These mini...

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Essentials-Only Baby Gear List

Going into motherhood had a rough start for me, but I'm so grateful to past me for making the decisions and plans that I did to help make everything easier to manage long-term. I haven't spoken about this before, but I was laid off during my 6th month of pregnancy,...

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Silk Flower Spring Napkin Rings

Remember how in last week's Mini Spring Potted Wreath post I said I had tons of floral supply left over for more projects? Here's the first one I did after building those wreaths! And I still have a lot left over. These sprays don't come with a ton, but they make...

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Cherry Picking at Lodi Blooms

If you've never been to a pick-your-own farm before, I can't recommend it enough. Though this was my first time going, it was just as fun as I imagined it would be. My only regret was putting Miles in a white shirt at a cherry farm. Learn from my mistakes,...

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Updating a 1960s Home - Before

(Top: Kitchen, Middle: Front door and hallway. Bottom: Living room and dining room) If you're new to the blog -- hi! -- my husband and I recently purchased a home here in our little town of Lodi, CA that was built in 1960. The home has seen a few upgrades,...

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