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Breastfeeding: Challenging and Really Doable

Breastfeeding: Challenging and Really Doable

It’s really wrong to sugar coat breastfeeding as easy and natural. Sure, women naturally produce milk during pregnancy but one has to appreciate the art, science (and for some cultures, the necessity) of breastfeeding for one to really be successful with it. Because there will be challenges from Day One. First, there’s teaching the baby [...]

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Top 10 Things Your Baby Doesn’t Need (That Everyone Says You Do)

Top 10 Things Your Baby Doesn’t Need (That Everyone Says You Do)

They see you need it all. We don't. Here are the top 10 things your new baby can live without.

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Why I Chose to Breastfeed

Why I Chose to Breastfeed

I was in seventh grade when I first heard about breastfeeding. “They do what!?”  I incredulously asked my best friend.  “Women’s boobs have milk and they feed their babies?  I thought boobs were…for decoration.” I was completely turned off by the whole thing, not to mention oddly curious how milk could come out of a [...]

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Make Your Own Baby Food

Make Your Own Baby Food

Making Your Own Baby Food Is Simple and Easy Your child is growing older and getting teeth. You can hardly imagine yet it’s actually time for her to move into eating solid foods. But baby food is costly. Along with the rest of the costs included in caring for a child there should be a [...]

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Posted in Baby, Cost Saving Tips, Family Finances6 Comments

Bringing Your Baby Home – Tips to Make the First Days Easier

Bringing Your Baby Home – Tips to Make the First Days Easier

Bringing Your Little One Home You have just given birth to a treasured tiny bundle of joy. You’re weary, content, moody and thrilled all in one. When you have had a baby while in the hospital you will be contemplating bringing the baby home and everything that entails. If you’ve had a home delivery you [...]

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