Going through a season of worry? Read on to find my favorite Bible verses to get me through times of worry. A Season of Worry I first wrote this post when I was 11 weeks pregnant with Micah, my fifth born child. I decided to bring it to the front of my blog today because of the current state of the world and uncertainty looming over everyone. I am worried about people I love getting sick, worried about the death toll in America, and unsure of the economic/financial repercussions of shutting … [Read more...]
Homemade All Natural Diaper Rash Cream with Bentonite Clay
This stuff is the best diaper rash cream on the planet. The bentonite clay aids in quick healing, and the zinc oxide creates a moisture barrier for baby's skin. I recently shared my favorite cloth diaper covers and my cloth diaper washing routine. Seemed only fitting to me that I stick to the topic of baby bums, and talk about my favorite cloth diaper cream. I like to make my own diaper rash cream to avoid the harmful chemicals found in conventional brands. The ingredients in this super … [Read more...]
Newborn Cloth Diapers – Essentials
Learn all about newborn cloth diapers, beginning with what you need, how to prep them, and all the basic essentials to start your journey. I am asked all the time what cloth diapers are best for newborns, as well as what we currently use for diapering, washing, etc. After having six kids in cloth, I feel as though I am basically an expert. Just think about how many diaper changes there have been! Plus, how much money we have saved by using cloth! I've tried many different types of cloth … [Read more...]
How To Use A Baby K’tan Wrap
Learn how to use a Baby K'tan wrap as an easy babywearing solution for newborns as well as older babies. I will show you how to use one with my two-month-old baby. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here. If you are new to my blog or YouTube channel, you may notice that I always have a little one who is always in a wrap. This is because he doesn't like to be put down. Ever. Which is totally … [Read more...]
Best Baby Wrap Carriers
Trying to find the best baby wrap carriers can be stressful, so I've tried them all to help take out the guesswork. Here are what I think are the best baby carriers for newborns and older infants. I've been promising this post and video for awhile now, comparing a bunch of baby wearing options. Today we are going to look at knit wraps, woven wraps, and a few different variations of baby carriers, and go in-depth into everything you need to know about all these different baby wearing … [Read more...]
How To Make A Woven Wrap
Learn how to make a woven wrap for any size baby. This DIY woven wrap tutorial couldn't be any simpler, and is a great way to wear your baby on a budget. Essentially, a woven wrap is a really long piece of fabric that has been hemmed on all sides. There are different sizes of wraps, and today I'm going to show you how to make a size 5. It's perfect for a beginner. For this wrap, I used Osnaburg fabric, because it is the most affordable and easiest to find. I actually ordered a lot of … [Read more...]
How To Make A Mei Tai Baby Carrier
Learn how to make a Mei Tai baby carrier with this simple tutorial. It costs less than $20 to make and should hold your little one for years to come. I absolutely love baby wearing; so much so, you will almost always find me wearing our sweet babe. It just makes life so much easier. They are all snug in the wrap or carrier, and I can just go about doing what I need to do. The baby gets snuggles, and I can still get things done around the house and tend to the bigger kids. Baby … [Read more...]
The 5 Best Diaper Covers
Having a baby is not cheap. In addition to getting your house ready, you'll also have to spend money on things like gear and diapers. If you're using disposable diapers, this can set you back around $70 to $80 a month. Not only can this quickly add up, but it's incredibly wasteful as well. A great alternative is to use cloth diapers. Whether you're buying them or making your own, chances are, you'll need to get diaper covers. This is the waterproof layer that goes over prefold, fitted, and … [Read more...]
Natural Baby Gift Guide
I've put together this natural baby gift guide for the littlest one's on your list. Whether it is for a mom with a newborn baby, a grandchild or your own newest addition, these organic and natural items make the perfect gifts. This post is sponsored by Walmart. All opinions are my own. We had our sixth baby, little Daniel Teddy Paul, just last month. Since Luke and I decided to wait until the birth to find out the gender, we didn't have many baby items stocked up. I had my … [Read more...]
Positive Home Birth Stories
This is the home birth story of our 6th baby, Daniel Teddy Paul. It is a positive natural birth story using the Miles Circuit and Bradley Method. The name we chose for our 6th Baby We are so excited to introduce you to our newest family member, Daniel Teddy Paul Bass. We named our 5th child, Micah Bobby Gene, after Luke's grandpa Bobby Gene. We decided to keep the theme with this little one, using Luke's other grandpa's name. Grandpa Teddy Paul passed away many years ago, but … [Read more...]
Walmart Baby Event
This post is sponsored by Walmart. All opinions are my own. Walmart is having their semi-annual baby event! It is basically a mini Black Friday, with over 700 deals online and several rollbacks in the store as well. You can find the great deals HERE. With a new baby on the way (4 weeks away!) I definitely have my eyes peeled for a few more things I need. Micah will be passing down his infant seat to the new baby, so we are in the market for an upright carseat for him. Since this … [Read more...]
DIY Cloth Diaper Inserts
Learn how to make these DIY cloth diaper inserts for cloth diapers. This super simple tutorial walks you through the basics on how to create these homemade cloth diaper inserts that work great and will save you money. With the new baby arriving in not too long, I thought it would be a great time to start preparing some much-needed baby items. These cloth diaper inserts are definitely a must. When Micah was younger, I shared about my cloth diaper stash and my favorite cloth diapers. I … [Read more...]
How To Tie A Baby Wrap – Moby Wrap Instructions
Learn how to tie a baby wrap the easy way, so you can comfortably wear your baby. Simple step-by-step Moby wrap instructions on baby wrapping a newborn to help soothe a fussy baby, allowing you to get more done during the day. After I had my fifth child, I started doing just about all my YouTube videos while wearing him. Since it was the only place he was content, he was always there. Since he is much older now, he isn't in front of the camera as much, but now that we are getting … [Read more...]
6 Important Things to Consider Before Having a Home Birth
Today I want to introduce you to Jenny Silverstone, a mama of 3, and author of the blog Mom Knows Best. She is going to share some home birth research that she has done, and things you should consider before having a home home birth. You all know I am as big proponent of home birth, and have had two myself. I am planning a third one this October! Let's here what Jenny has to say. Thinking About Home Birth? Here’s What You Should Know Does the idea of a home birth seem much more … [Read more...]
How I get EVERYTHING Done with 5 Kids
Almost every day I get comments and emails from people telling me I am a supermom. They seem to think that I get everything done every day and my life is just perfect. So, I get asked often for advice about what I give my kids to eat, how I keep my house clean all the time, and how I cook 3 meals a day from scratch. Read on to learn a little bit more about the day-to-day in our farmhouse. The Question I get all the time On a daily basis, I receive tons of questions from moms who want to know … [Read more...]
Baby #6 is on the way!
We are excited to announce that baby #6 will be joining our family this October. Will we have another home birth, or find out the gender? I can't wait to share some of the details with you! Watch our pregnancy announcement video https://youtu.be/nKyl2Ma2XfE Will we find out the gender? No, we will not. We found out the gender with our first two babies, and we kept it a surprise with the last three. I love dreaming about the gender the entire 41 weeks. It gives me an exciting surprise to … [Read more...]
Organic Pesticide Free Play Areas
Why is it important to have organic pesticide free play areas? Did you know that your skin is the body's largest organ? Learn why it’s important that we keep the chemicals away from our kids play areas and big thank you to Stonyfield Organic for sponsoring this post. The organic movement You've definitely grappled with it in some form. Maybe you're into it, and nothing non-organic ever passes your kids' lips. You make all your own shampoo and toilet bowl cleaner, and never let your kids touch … [Read more...]
Top Three Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for Kids
I invited my sister Laura over to the farmhouse to share her top three essential oil diffuser blends for kids. Diffusing oils can be helpful to promote cheerfulness, restful sleep and concentration. Grab my FREE essential oils class HERE. Make sure to scroll all the way to the end for the free printable recipe cards! You all know that I love using natural solutions in my home. Whether if be for cleaning, immune support or to sooth my kiddos when they have a bee sting, scrape or bug … [Read more...]
How to Wash Cloth Diapers- My Simple Natural Routine
I'm sharing my nine plus years experience on how to wash cloth diapers in an all natural way. It's a relatively straightforward process and not as gross as you might think! I also share my simple diy cloth diaper detergent recipe. How to wash cloth diapers video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xSrdQgIIlU In a recent post I shared with you all my Favorite Cloth Diapers because I had so many of you asking what I use. I promised a part two post on how to wash them, so here I am! I have … [Read more...]
How to Get Stuff Done with Kids
I get asked this question all the time. "How do you get stuff done with kids?" I don't know if I can really answer that question perfectly, but I will at least share with you all a few tips that I feel have helped me get more done with five kids around. How to Get Stuff Done with Kids Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpgv_crgF08 I probably get this question in my email, IG or Youtube once or twice every week. In fact, I literally just clicked over to Youtube for a minute to upload … [Read more...]