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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.

How to Organize Baby Stuff in a Small Space (from an actual mom)

Inside: You’re having a baby – yay! But you live in a tiny home. What the HECK are you going to do with all the baby things suddenly coming your way? Learn the best hacks to organize baby stuff in a small space from a mom who’s been there! Clutter has always made me tense …

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The Best Bible Verses for Miscarriage & Pregnancy Loss (+ Free Printable)

Inside: Have you recently experienced the devastation that is miscarriage or late pregnancy loss? These Bible verses for miscarriage can free you to grieve your loss (because it IS a loss) and restore hope for the future. I will never forget this awful time, as I grieve over my loss. Lamentations 3:20 Miscarriage is hard. …

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A Girlfriend’s Guide to Folate-Rich Foods For Pregnancy

Inside: A one-stop-shop for finding the best folate-rich foods for pregnancy (especially the first trimester!) and how to work them into a typical meal plan. Can I just be real with you for a second? I have read through at least 10 articles about this exact topic and struggled to find all of the information …

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The Top 5 Baby Proofing Ideas You Should Actually Take Seriously

Inside: Is babyproofing really necessary? A minimalist, laid-back parent’s first instinct might be, “No way!” But in our modern world where primary caregivers are juggling a million responsibilities, these 5 baby proofing ideas are the ones you should actually make the effort to implement (hint: no toilet seat locks required).  If you still live in …

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Ditch Formula Feeding Guilt for GOOD with These 5 Truths

Inside: Five truths you need to hear to finally let go of formula feeding guilt. Also read one mom’s personal experience – her rocky journey to formula feeding and what helped her to finally accept and believe (not just know) that fed really is best. When I had my first baby in 2009, breastfeeding was most …

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Babywise Method: Does It Really Work? (from a mom who tried it)

Inside: The Babywise method for sleep training and caring for your new baby comes with strong recommendations and strict schedules – all promising “the gift of nighttime sleep.” But does it work? This in-depth review examines the promises Babywise makes and whether or not the desired outcome – getting your baby to sleep through the …

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First Trimester Survival Kit: 14 Life-Saving Must Haves for Early Pregnancy

Inside: Everything you need to survive early pregnancy! The first trimester can be brutal, but the items in this first trimester survival kit will give you what you need to get through it. The day you see the double lines on that pregnancy test. Next to your wedding day (and the day your baby is …

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Formula Feeding on the Go: 5 Essential Tips from a Pro

Inside: Formula feeding almost always means more stuff – more bottles, more cleaning, more mess. But that does NOT mean you have to be house-bound to make it work! Use these 5 essential tips for formula feeding on the go to make running a quick errand or even traveling long-distance with your baby a BREEZE. …

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75+ Cute and Unique Baby Names (Different, but not Weird)

Inside: Looking for baby names that are different, but not weird? You’re sure to find at least a few solid contenders from this list of over 75 cute and unique baby names! Except for our first baby, deciding on a baby name was a struggle for my husband and I. We somehow instantly agreed on …

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20 Best Gifts for A Newly Pregnant Friend (that she’ll actually use)

Inside: Shopping for the perfect gift for a new mom-to-be? These are 20 best gifts for a newly pregnant friend – ones she’ll be sure to use and love! I remember when I found out I was pregnant for the first time. When you’re planning for it and waiting for it and hoping for it, …

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