One of my favorite pleasures when pregnant with my first was to curl up with a nice cup of red raspberry tea. I had ordered bulk tea direct from Catherine Young, who founded The Compleat Mother magazine back in the day. She died on September 11th, 2001 of breast cancer. Every year on a day…
by Desirre O’Clair Belly masking is a crafty and creative way to honor a mother’s changing body during pregnancy. The time spent sitting for a belly mask can be a valuable introspective time during which a mother can center herself, communicate with her baby, or prepare for the transition that will come when her baby…
Birth Necklace by Kelly Fischer Recently one of my dear friends had an amazing HBAC, and as she prepared for her upcoming birth I was honored to organize a blessingway for her which included creating a birth necklace for momma. I realize not everyone is comfortable with the idea of creating jewelry – so before…
Ok, I am going to confess something…I actually have no idea how to make this. But is this not full of the awesome? Even though the first time I saw it was on regretsy, and well, let’s just say the comments don’t fully appreciate all of the places where a uterus pinata would be met…
Do you want to make a friend smile like this? Yes, you too can make your own uterus pillow. Supplies needed: · Needle and thread or sewing machine with needle and thread · Fabric (1/4 yd) the one pictured is flannel, but you can use felt, cotton or whatever scraps you may have · Pillow…
