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June Doran

Owner of Growing Serendipity, June could talk to you all day about homeschooling, parenting, and minimalism, which she does at This Simple Balance. When she’s not homeschooling, decluttering, or blogging, she loves to enjoy perfect silence while sipping a hot cup of coffee and thinking uninterrupted thoughts—which, of course, with five kids, doesn’t happen very often.

29 Clutter-Free Christmas Gifts for 1-Year-Olds (Carefully Curated by a Mom of 5)

Inside: Looking for a clutter-free Christmas gift for a toddler can feel SUPER daunting these days. Cut through the plastic trendy chaos with this list of 29 clutter-free Christmas gifts for 1-year-olds, carefully curated by a mom of 5. I have five kids, and by now, I know that one-year-old’s don’t need a lot to …

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Taking a Christmas Road Trip with a Baby? Here’s 15 Tips for a Better Drive

Inside: If you’re planning to travel by car home for Christmas with a baby in tow, you’re gonna need these tips for a better car ride – for everyone involved.  I clearly remember traveling home for Christmas when we had babies.  My oldest HATED her car seat – she would scream and scream and scream. …

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17 Fun Things to Do With a 9-Month Old (They’re On the Move!)

Inside: Looking for fun things to do with a 9 month old who is napping less and on the move more? Here are 17 fun activities for nine-month-olds that will keep both and baby occupied for hours! Your baby used to be stationary – you put them down in one spot and they stayed put. …

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12 Comforting Bible Verses for Miscarriage & Pregnancy Loss (+ Free Printable)

Inside: Miscarriages are devastating – it doesn’t matter whether it’s an early miscarriage or a late pregnancy loss. These Bible verses are so helpful for surviving a miscarriage. They can help you grieve your loss (because it IS a loss) and give you back your hope that you will carry a pregnancy to term in …

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25 Postpartum Freezer Meals to Prep Before Baby Comes

Inside: Cook several of these freezer-friendly recipes six weeks before your due date. You’ll have dozens of postpartum freezer meals ready to go for easy meals without need to resort to crazy expensive take-out! While I was having my babies, we were part of very supportive churches. We don’t attend church anymore, but I will …

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29 Things Women Wish They’d Known About Labor

Inside: Labor is the great unknown at the end of pregnancy, and what helps with the unknown? Information and advice from real women who’ve already faced it! When asked what they wish they’d known about labor, here’s what they said. I can still remember today just how uncertain I felt during my first pregnancy.  I …

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31 Unique Baby Shower Cupcake Ideas to Go With Every Theme

Inside: Looking for baby shower cupcake ideas? With cupcake options for every taste, season and theme, you’re sure to find what the perfect cupcake for the shower you’re planning! I recently attended a 4-year-old’s birthday party, and the parents purchased a gorgeous birthday cake. With a Super Mario theme, there were mushrooms and Princess Peach …

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Infant Travel Essentials for Car OR Plane (Be Prepared for Anything)

Inside: Wondering what to pack when you’re traveling with a baby? It can be overwhelming, I know. That’s why I’m giving you a complete list of infant travel essentials We were just going away for a few days – a short car trip for a family event. Sure, my oldest was an infant, only a …

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7 Natural Ways to Prepare Your Body for Labor

Inside: You’ve entered your third trimester, and you’re getting so close to the big day! Here are 7 natural ways to prepare your body for labor. Do what you can, but rest assured, your body was made to do this. I distinctly remember the days leading up to my first labor and delivery. What stands …

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20+ Best Gifts for Nursing Moms: Practical & Thoughtful

Inside: 20+ of the best gifts for nursing moms! This is the ultimate guide to practical (and thoughtful) gifts for breastfeeding moms. Breastfeeding is a special, but sometimes tough, time in a mom’s life. For some moms, it can be even harder than pregnancy. The stress of not knowing whether or not your baby is …

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