Stories, Recipes, Reflections, and Everyday Life from our Home in the Woods.
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What’s Actually Changed (and What Hasn’t)
Feeding babies feels louder and more complicated than it used to — not because babies have changed, but because the advice around them has. This reflection looks at what’s actually different now, what remains steady, and how to filter the noise without losing trust in yourself.
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Walking With Three in Different Lanes
Parenting children in different stages means holding contrasts at the same time — the baby who needs you completely, the teenager stepping forward, and the child in between. This reflection explores what it looks like to walk alongside them without rushing any of it.
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The Milk Foundation
How three feeding journeys reshaped what I thought I knew about motherhood Part 2 of the From Milk to Meals series — the story of how each baby taught me something new about feeding, patience, and trust. Previous: Finding Community and Comfort in the Early Days Next: What’s Actually Changed in First Foods By the…
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Postpartum Treats That Feel as Good as They Taste
Postpartum sweet treats don’t need to be elaborate to feel comforting. These simple desserts and drinks are warm, grounding, and nourishing — chosen to support recovery, steady energy, and those quiet moments when you want something sweet that still feels good.
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Thinking Fast, Warming Up Slow
I’ve always lived in my head, but parenting has pulled me into the present in ways I didn’t expect. This is a reflection on boundaries, connection, awkward timing, emotional intelligence, and the strange, tender ways love shows up in our family.
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✈️ Family Trip Packing Made Simple
Packing for a family trip used to feel overwhelming, until we found a rhythm that worked for all of us. The big kids take ownership now—checking items, helping when needed—and the baby brings his own soft, sandy-footed layer to every adventure. This little packing list is the tool that keeps us steady.
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✨ My Last Birth: An Emergency Cesarean Story
A delivery I didn’t plan for — but will never forget. My First Two Births My first two babies were born vaginally and — all things considered — both labors were relatively uncomplicated. With my first, my water broke in great fashion — a big gush followed by more waves. Labor kicked in around 4…
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🎄 Christmas Eve: A Gentle Rhythm After a Full Day
Christmas Eve doesn’t have to be busy or overstimulating. Here’s the gentle rhythm our family uses after a full day — with cozy traditions, easy prep, and small grounding moments that help everyone settle into the night. Includes a free printable Christmas Eve planner.
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Long-Fermented Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls (Christmas Morning Version)
Long-fermented sourdough cinnamon rolls adapted from Cultures for Health—soft, consistent, and part of our Christmas morning rhythm year after year.
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Becoming Her Again
A gentle reflection on becoming yourself again through three different seasons of motherhood — in your twenties, thirties, and forties — and how each chapter reshaped your identity, strength, and sense of self.
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Orange–Cider Caramel Glazed Sweet Potatoes
A rich, citrus-bright caramel glaze made with browned butter, brown sugar, apple cider, and orange juice. Thick enough to coat every sweet potato in a 9×11 pan, blending two cherished family recipes into one comforting holiday favorite.
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The Postpartum Body — What’s Really Happening Beneath the Surface
The postpartum body does so much more than we realize. Healing isn’t a six-week checklist — it’s a slow, layered recalibration that touches every system in the body. This gentle, science-backed guide breaks down what’s really happening beneath the surface and how to support yourself with calm, compassionate care.
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