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  I delivered my five children at four different locations. Three hospitals and then at home for my fifth. It took me awhile to come around to the idea of a home birth. But after fighting the medicalized "norms" of hospital delivery...

It is no mystery that breastfeeding in public is a topic that sparks much controversy.  The word "shaming" is thrown back and forth between the liberals and the conservatives, the introverts and the extroverts.   I love seeing celebrities...

Alright mamas - who doesn't love a great giveaway?  Well, you're in for a treat because we have a BABY CARRIER giveaway from Zoolikins that we just know you are going to love! Zoolikins is giving away one Beco Gemini baby carrier, valued...

  Please join North Phoenix Moms Blog for Bloom Our 2nd Annual New and Expecting Moms Event   Bloom is designed for moms who are currently expecting, have had a baby within the last year, or are planning on growing their family soon. This...

I really enjoy gift giving and have a hard time buying people gift cards, or sending something that they could buy anywhere.  Sure, I do both, but I try to minimize it as much as I can.  I have...

When I first heard of Stroller Strides, I thought “Oh, how cute, a group of moms chit-chatting about babies while doing some stroller lunges.” However, when I actually joined one of their workouts I spent an hour huffing and...

When I told people I was pregnant, they started calling me mom, mama, mommy right away. I didn’t know how to respond, we had been trying for a long time and I still didn’t think it was real, even...

This is a sponsored post. We had the opportunity to review product for this post. Our opinions are our own and this post is an honest one.  We had the opportunity to work with OiOi last year for our Bump, Baby...

I am so happy to share about this exciting project I am a part of with you, our readers.  Dream Photography Studio, my photography company, has teamed up with the love designed life to create mother + child co.: premium styled photography sessions for...

Oh you're done! It's time to stop. You've done your time. If you read my post last year, you know a little about my journey of being a mom of 3 but only breastfeeding one baby. Well back when I...

Happy World Breastfeeding Week! I love this week long celebration focused on protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding moms throughout the world. I realize that breastfeeding is not for everyone, whether by choice or by circumstance, but for me,  personally,...

This is a sponsored post. We received Baby Bjorn product to review. My opinions are my own and my review is honest. Recently we have started to travel LOTS. I mean it...we have 3 trips this summer which is a...

As a newborn photographer, I swaddle babies everyday and I thought I would share my tips and tricks to get those perfect swaddles for new parents out there. I've swaddled over hundreds of babies and every time parents ask, "How did you get them...

When I found out my best friend was having a baby girl,  I just knew I wanted to throw a baby sprinkle in her honor. I loved the idea of playing off the baby sprinkle theme and incorporated cute little sprinkle touches...

  Want your photos on your phone to really make an impact?! We are guessing your answer is YES! So many of us rely on our camera phone these days because, let's face it, a DSLR is great but it's...

January is National Bath Safety Month. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, thousands of children are injured or killed in bathroom accidents annually. We wanted to give you some tips on how to keep your bathroom safe. Water Temperature: It's...

As Christmas fast approaches we are sharing a few of our favorite companies with our readers. OiOi is right up there because they keep us organized while looking super chic! A personal/mommy goal of mine is to always be...

I can't tell you how picky I am for all things related to my kids. I know, all us moms are. But I'm ALWAYS searching for items that are not only fabulous but functional. When I saw these amazing...

Last year around this time, I felt compelled to write my story of losing two precious babies through miscarriage. I ended up just not having the words to share and since it is so near and dear to my...

Ask any mom, and she will tell you, the sound of her baby's voice is the sweetest symphony one can hear. The coos, the giggles, the incomprehensible babble....all of it, pure poetry. But despite the sweet serenity of those...

Despite the record breaking rainfall, here are some other things happening this week... Apple's Big Week Apple will make a few big announcements tomorrow. In fact, a mysterious windowless building has popped up in Cupertino, California. The Apple rumor mill says it will...

Hi there! Here's your mid-week dose of News Bites for Busy Moms... Caterpillar Crazy   Looking for something fun to do with your kids this week after school? Head to Deem Hills Park and go "Caterpillar Hunting." You won't have to hunt for long....

Some bits on breastfeeding: OH HAPPY DAY ERR MONTH: Happy National Breastfeeding Awareness Month to all our breastfeeding mamas (much love to those who choose not to or can't) it's such a beautiful experience. I myself pumped with my first...

So I'm sure you all remember that dreaded well-check appointment...the one when the pediatrician tells you that your baby will start to bud teeth soon. They say usually around 6 months or so that you will notice drooling and...

We recently received a bunch of really fun toys and games for my five year old! Little Pnuts is a toy subscription company for children. For a small fee, they deliver educational, organic, and sustainable toys for your child to...