Friday Finds! DIY Bathtub Paints, Monster Slippers, and more
I spend an inordinate amount of time each day on two sites: Pinterest and Etsy. And this isn’t because I recently opened my own shop. I’ve always loved to drool over DIY tutorials, beautiful art, and eco-friendly and handmade products – often by fellow moms! I’ve decided to recap some of my favorite things of the week and share some items from a group of friends who also create beautiful items. I hope it gives you something to browse, try, or buy. Feel free to link to your favorite things in the comments! Do It Yourself of the Week: How To Make Bathtub...
Read MoreWhy Buy Handmade?
“But it is so expensive!” “I can’t afford handmade!” These are some of the things you often hear about products that are handmade by artisans like those you’ll find at Etsy.com. I’d like to take you on a journey of two products to look at the real cost of each item. Before I get started I want to point out that the choice between the bottom-dollar plastic toy and the much more expensive handmade, quality item is not a choice we all have the luxury to make. This post is intended for those of us that are privelaged enough to make that choice and I...
Read MoreA Beautiful Work of A.R.T.: Books for Children about Alternative Conception
It is so important that we celebrate the wonderful way that ART (Artificial Reproductive Technology) babies were brought in to the world. Studies have shown that making it a normal part of the “how you were born” story and not saving it like a secret for when they’re older is the healthiest approach. Here is a collection of books that tell the story of conception the not-so-old-fashioned way. Hope Will Have a Baby: The Gift of Egg Donation Also available in The Gift of Embryo Donation, The Gift of Sperm Donation, and The Gift of Surrogacy. by Irene Celcer A Part...
Read MoreThe Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
From time to time I like to do a Good, Bad, and Ugly post because it seems a nice way to catch up when I’ve been MIA for a while – as I have been this summer! I really want to get back into blogging – writing and reading! – this fall but I have to tell you everything that’s been going on with me. Including why I’ve been so silent. So, in reverse order: The Ugly Post Partum Depression (PPD). It shouldn’t be surprising that I succumbed to PPD given my list of risk factors: previous clinical depression, infertility/IVF, twins pregnancy, bed rest,...
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