We all know that jewelry is always a meaningful gift. It stays valuable and it can be passed down in the family as an heirloom. Jewelry for mother's day is particularly a good gift because it celebrates the special role of motherhood. Furthermore, jewelry pieces that feature the birthstones of the mother's children are about as personalized and heart warming as it gets! … [Read more...] about My Top 5 Mother’s Day Birthstone Jewelry Picks
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What You Should Know About Postpartum Boredom
You may have heard about postpartum depression from a friend or a friend of a friend. It may be a vague concept in your mind that you simplify to depression after childbirth. It is actually a severe form of clinical depression. Web MD says, "If you have it, you might feel sad, hopeless, and guilty because you may not feel like you want to bond with, or care for, your baby." … [Read more...] about What You Should Know About Postpartum Boredom
Stackable Birthstone Rings For Mom
Becoming a mother is truly an amazing experience. Taking part in the miracle of birth is something that changes you forever. You are no longer just you. You are a mom! Naturally a custom mother's ring is a wonderful way to celebrate the gift of life and that is why I am so happy to tell you about my sponsor, Miracle of Motherhood. The fine artisans at Miracle of Motherhood have … [Read more...] about Stackable Birthstone Rings For Mom
Jaclyn Stapp Shares “Motherhood Is Not Short On Challenges”
Motherhood is a club that you really can't fully imagine until you are a part of it. Each of us thinks, "I'll never do that when I'm a mom", or "That will never happen to my child." But the truth is that you can't really know what to expect as a mother and you really can't judge others unless you are in their shoes. Motherhood is not always easy but it certainly is a blessing! … [Read more...] about Jaclyn Stapp Shares “Motherhood Is Not Short On Challenges”
Mindful Parenting Book: The Present Mother Excerpt
Have you heard about mindful parenting? It is a movement centered around being more calm, present and peaceful with your children and yourself so that you can know how to best parent them. Well, there is a new mindful parenting book out called The Present Mother by Catherine Weiss and it is making a splash. In Amazon’s “Hot New Releases”, it was #2 in the Motherhood category … [Read more...] about Mindful Parenting Book: The Present Mother Excerpt
Expressing Gratitude And Happy Mother’s Day Poems
I was recently listening to University of Virginia, English professor Lisa Russ Spaar, talking about poetry and she mentioned that you can tell poetry truly touches people because they turn to poetry to pay homage to important events in people's lives. Poetry has a way of catching people's hearts and expressing emotions that are hard to otherwise express. That is why poems are … [Read more...] about Expressing Gratitude And Happy Mother’s Day Poems
Self Care For Moms: Why You Need It And Fun Ideas For Time Out
Moms do so much all of the time. Every single day. From the day you give birth until, well I don't know when it will stop! Every day you think of your child and what you need to do for them. When you have a little tiny baby, it seems that every second of your day becomes theirs because they need you. However, in order to find balance, don't forget to take a moms time out. … [Read more...] about Self Care For Moms: Why You Need It And Fun Ideas For Time Out