Pregnant with #3
Baby number 3 is on it’s way! Man things are different this time!
Read More12 Things I've Learned in my First 12 Weeks of Motherhood
Being a mom is fun! And hard! And exhausting! It's a full time job. It's a huge life change. Here are 12 things I've learned so far. A million more lessons to come.
Read MoreSerena's Home Birth Story
Aubree Jade was born on April 13, 2017 at 2:38 PM. She was 6.5 lbs and 19.5 inches long. She is beautiful and perfect. She was born at home.
Watch Serena's home birth story below. Her husband, Brenden, created this special documentary for school. It features honest opinions about home birth from her family, interviews with her midwife, and of course Aubree's birth.
Read MoreCloth Diaper/Everything Spray
Healthy Kids on a Budget Tip #2
Make your own diaper spray. And better yet, this diaper spray made with Young Living’s Gentle Baby essential oil blend doubles as a good-for-everything spray for your baby. Plus, it only contains 4 drops of the oil, making it super affordable!
Read MoreSage's Cloth Diaper Stash
Healthy Kids on a Budget Tip # 1
Use cloth diapers. They are better for your baby’s skin. They are environmentally friendly. They are significantly cheaper. And when you run out, all it takes is a load of laundry rather than a trip to the store.
Read MorePreconception Lifestyle
Guess what!? My husband and I are kicking it into high gear and preparing our bodies for BABY #2! We are living a "preconception lifestyle," which means that we are working hard to create the best possible environment for a baby to develop. Ah, seriously so exciting!
Read MorePregnancy and Infant Safe Bug Repellent
Healthy Living on a Budget Tip #7
Make your own baby-safe bug repellent. There’s nothing better than being outdoors. But if bugs like you, it can be miserable! Make sure you add a homemade bug repellent to your camping or hiking supplies so you can go explore without the red bumps to prove it.
Read MoreSerena's Mini Vaca
Healthy Living on a Budget Tip #1
Go on vacation, but go camping! Some campsites can be as cheap as $15-30 a night.
Read MoreHoney, Kombucha, & an Anniversary Dinner
Healthy Eating on a Budget Tip #1
Buy your raw honey from a local farm. Why? Raw local honey may be helpful in treating seasonal allergies. It's cheaper than buying from a local health food store. And, not all honey is the same. In fact, some "honey" you buy at the store may not be real honey at all.
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