I’ve had a few folks ask me how I’ve been putting together the carriers I’ve been making, so I thought I might do a little tutorial. So follow along as we dive into the fun world of DIYing a meh dai! DISCLAIMER: I am not an expert seamstress so…
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I think election season is getting to me. I love politics and current events. Callum refers to the den where the radio is as the “Diane Rehm” room if that tells you anything (you might be an NPR junkie if…). One of the biggest reasons I love Facebook is because…
One CommentA while back I shared with you one of my first “real” sewing projects – a “shabby chic” messenger bag. I’ve made a few more since and definitely think bag making is a great way to test out your sewing skills. The construction is pretty straight forward, there’s plenty of…
One CommentI’ve written before about using a meh dai as a way to back carry your young infant, but it occurs to me we skipped over the part where I tell you how to use a meh dai for a front carry – so let’s fix that! The meh dai is…
19 CommentsIn honor of World Breastfeeding Week, another post about breastfeeding! When I was pregnant with Callum and first researching breastfeeding, I wasn’t sure how I felt about nursing in public (NIP). You see, once upon a time I, too, thought nursing in public was a bit…odd. What did I know?…
7 CommentsToday marks the start of the 20th annual World Breastfeeding Week which runs every year August 1-7. WBW is a project of the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action and is designed to call attention to practices and policies that support and promote breastfeeding. This also marks the 10-year anniversary of the Global…
One CommentI was so pleased to see Ina May Gaskin pop up in my news feed this morning writing a piece on childbirth choice for the Huffington Post’s Global Motherhood section. Gaskin is perhaps the most famous midwife in the US; her books including Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth and Spiritual…
One CommentWatch baby’s airway. It’s the number one rule of babywearing and is particularly important for newborns and babies with any sort of breathing issue. This rule applies to any sort of “baby holder” – baby carriers and slings, but also bouncy chairs, swings, and even carseats. All of these can…
3 CommentsMy 1000 Item Declutter Challenge is off to a good start. I’ve shipped off bags to Goodwill, have ditched several larger items on Craigslist, returned a dress I bought recently that didn’t fit quite right, and have thrown away some things that were just past their prime. There’s a long…
Leave a CommentLately I’ve been feeling weighed down by stuff. I feel like my house is always in a state of disorganization (yes, I know I have two kids…but still!) and more stuff = more to clean. I’ve also started thinking about our family’s future plans…which may include downsizing our living…
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