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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.

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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Healthy Breastfeeding Snacks: Quick, Easy & Satisfying

Inside: Breastfeeding is hard work and can leave you feeling ravenous what feels like all the time. Stock up on these easy, healthy breastfeeding snacks to fight hunger ’round the clock. This is the most awesome-est list of quick healthy breastfeeding snacks for breastfeeding moms on the web. Forreal. I’m going to show you the …

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Baby Essentials for the First 3 Months (from a mom of 5)

Inside: According to a mom of 5, these 40+ baby essentials for the first 3 months will make your life SO much easier those first few months with your newborn. Could you live without them if you had to? Sure. But trust me when I say: you really don’t want to. Every baby registry checklist …

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Baby’s Crying In Their Car Seat? Here Are 15 Ways to Make It STOP

Inside: Does your baby scream when you put them in their car seat? You’re not alone! Here are 15 things you can do to stop your baby crying in their car seat. Plus, how to cope and still drive safely during those times when they just won’t stop screaming – no matter what you do. …

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17 Healthy Snacks for Your Hospital Bag (for Labor and Recovery)

Inside: Wondering what are good snacks to bring to the hospital for labor? Here’s a list of the best healthy snacks to pack in your hospital bag – some to pack with a cooler, and other non-perishables you can pack in advance. Because contrary to the advice of some, hospital bag snacks are a mama’s …

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