Jun 11, 2010 Posted by Amanda

Frugal Momma: The $50 Nursery

How can you furnish and decorate a nursery for just $50? 1. Hand me downs It takes a village to raise a child…and to fill their material needs. Start collecting early in pregnancy, so you know what to register for when it comes time for the baby shower. 2. Thrift stores With a little time, you can come across some really great finds and save yourself a bundle! It helps to make a list of everything... read more

May 11, 2010 Posted by Amanda

46 Status Updates to Announce Your Pregnancy on Facebook, MySpace or Twitter

Ready to make the big announcement about your pregnancy to your social networking friend’s list? Here are the top ways to update your status: the good, the bad, and the hilarious. How did you update your status when you announced your pregnancy? Do you have any clever, funny or good ideas? Post it in the comments so we can add it to the list! Include a link to your blog so we can credit your idea in... read more

May 9, 2010 Posted by Amanda

29 Creative Ways to Announce Pregnancy Plus Video and 14 Facebook Status Updates

Whether it is your first, second or tenth baby, there are so many creative ways to announce pregnancy. Do you have a creative or favorite idea for announcing a pregnancy or a story about how you announced your pregnancy? Post it in the comments. Ways to Announce Pregnancy to Family Take a picture of you and your partner and get a blank card. Inside write, “Day Trip to Catalina: $70, Dinner at an... read more

Apr 26, 2010 Posted by Amanda

What are the chances of getting pregnant when…

In our younger years we aim to do anything to prevent pregnancy. When we are ready to start a family, we try everything to get pregnant. Whether you are trying to prevent pregnancy or if you are trying to conceive, it is good to know what your chances are in different situations. Birth control methods, age, and health are all factors in getting pregnant.  Read on for more information. Jump to a... read more

Apr 11, 2010 Posted by Amanda

Postnatal Body Image

If you recently or not so recently had a baby chances are you’ve noticed some changes in your body. The way you feel about your body is important. It affects your attitude and lifestyle. You are also teaching your children very important lessons about body image and self esteem by the way you feel and talk about your self. Let’s do a little mental exercise. Step One: Get naked and stand in front of... read more

Dec 6, 2009 Posted by Amanda

Week 29: Placental Encapsulation

Wow. I thought I’d heard it all in terms of natural childbirth and all the baby and mom friendly options we pregnant mamas have to think about. In pregnancies past I’ve taken Bradley Method Classes, Hypno Birthing Classes, read Birthing From Within and done prenatal yoga all second and third trimesters long. I’ve used birthing balls, water and birthing bars to help my kids enter the word drug free.... read more