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53+ Ways to Give Experience Gifts Instead of Stuff This Year (Even Last Minute)

Katie Wells — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:27:31 +0000

With 6 kids, multiple business ventures, and an indoor plant obsession, it’s easy for things to pile up around the house. Amidst the holiday season gift-giving these gifts can lead to more stress for both the giver and receiver. Over the years we’ve embraced more of a minimalist lifestyle, including giving experience gifts. After some […]

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100+ Useful (& Healthy!) Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Katie Wells — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:23:59 +0000

What is it about a Christmas stocking? Old or young, waking up on Christmas morning to a stocking lumpy with little surprises has its own special joy. These healthy stocking stuffer ideas have the perfect gift for everyone on your list! It’s always fun pulling the hidden items out to reveal the small gifts inside, […]

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45+ Christmas Activities for Kids to Do This Holiday Season

Katie Wells — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:58:00 +0000

For many of us, Christmas time means a little more time with family and a break from school. We do an adventure points system over summer break, but I wanted to brainstorm some more Christmas ideas. Here are some fun Christmas activities for kids that encourage creativity, imagination, and movement during the holiday season. Christmas […]

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DIY Postpartum Gift Basket Ideas For the Crunchy Mom

Katie Wells — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000

It’s really common to have a baby shower for new parents. And while baby shower gifts and a new baby are always exciting, let’s not forget about the mom to be either! A postpartum gift basket is a great way to show a new mama (or seasoned mama) some love. If you don’t have the […]

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8 Homemade Baby Care Recipes (That Really Work)

Katie Wells — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:18:53 +0000

If you looked at my bathroom countertops, you’d see them littered with natural skincare products. While there are plenty of healthy, natural products on the market now, I still like making my own sometimes. And when my kids were babies, I made almost all of their baby care products. Even if you’re not ready to […]

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2025 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Mom (She Will Use and Love!)

Katie Wells — Fri, 02 May 2025 12:16:21 +0000

As Mother’s Day approaches, I’ve gotten several requests for gift ideas for Mom. Sometimes regular chocolate doesn’t cut it anymore! I’ve compiled a list of some things I’d want to get myself or gift my own mom. These are items I’ve personally tried and love using. Feel free to add your favorites in the comments! […]

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Homemade Baby Powder

Katie Wells — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:00:57 +0000

When I first became a mom, I started to question the ingredients in everything I put on my baby. Unfortunately, there weren’t good answers to most of my questions. One product I was surprised to find had problematic ingredients was baby powder. The Problem with Baby Powder… Innocent though it seems, baby powder often has […]

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My Unconventional Approach to Parenting (and Education)

Katie Wells — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:27:28 +0000

As with most things in life, I approach parenting 6 kids with a bit of a different style. I’ve been known to wash my hair with mud, and brush my teeth with charcoal, and I’m just as unconventional in raising my kids. Today I’m sharing what this approach looks like, how it’s evolved over the […]

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2025 Valentine’s Day Gifts Ideas (That Beat Chocolate and Flowers!)

Katie Wells — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:00:09 +0000

I know I might sound unromantic, but something in me rebels against commercialized holidays (like Valentine’s Day). You won’t find me buying heart-shaped boxes of candy or flowers that will die in a couple of days. But I do have a few other ideas that have been a hit in the past or that caught […]

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Healthy Candy for Halloween Trick-or-Treating

Katie Wells — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:14:15 +0000

In case you’re wondering if you’ve got the right blog, never fear… no, I don’t think there’s such a thing as healthy candy! By “healthy” I mean “better than the alternatives.” This means they’re made from real food ingredients, without artificial dyes, additives, artificial sweeteners, and all the other junk found in typical candy. Plus […]

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Postpartum Essentials for the Crunchy Mama

Katie Wells — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000

The postpartum period can bring both highs and lows as you adapt to having a long-anticipated new baby join the family. As an experienced mom and doula, I have a list of postpartum essentials to make this time easier for both mom and baby. You likely won’t need everything on this list, but these are […]

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Home Remedies for Mastitis That Really Work

Katie Wells — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:05:00 +0000

Breastfeeding comes with its fair share of challenges. From sore nipples to late-night feeds (and plenty of baby cuddles!). If you notice breast pain, flu-like symptoms, and blocked milk ducts then it could be mastitis. Here’s what mastitis is and the home remedies I successfully used to treat my breast infection. Years ago after an […]

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DIY Nipple Cream for Breastfeeding

Katie Wells — Thu, 30 May 2024 16:47:39 +0000

With my first child, I was prepared for pregnancy to be uncomfortable at times. I expected labor and delivery to be intense. I figured I’d be emotional after having a baby. What I didn’t expect (or really prepare for) is that breastfeeding can be difficult the first few days as well! Don’t get me wrong. It […]

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Natural Diaper Rash Cream Recipe

Katie Wells — Thu, 16 May 2024 15:21:19 +0000

I’ve shared my homemade baby care recipes before but I get a lot of questions about natural diaper rash cream variations. After playing around with some recipes I’ve found one that’s far more effective! This homemade diaper rash cream is gentle and nourishing on baby’s skin. How to Make a Natural Diaper Rash Cream I […]

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How to Sleep When Pregnant

Katie Wells — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Whether you’re a first-time mother or are expecting your third (or tenth!) sleeping when pregnant can be a challenge. Not only is it difficult to get comfortable, but other things accompanying pregnancy can make it difficult to get restful sleep. And at the back of your mind, there’s always that concern about what’s best for […]

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DIY Sitz Bath For Postpartum Mamas

Katie Wells — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:53:20 +0000

I’ve always thought that after labor, women should be able to look forward to a nice quiet vacation and recovery time. Instead, we get a precious baby and the lack of sleep that often accompanies them. This DIY sitz bath recipe is at least a little healing and pampering to look forward to during postpartum […]

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Teaching Christmas Joy to Children

Katie Wells — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 15:45:29 +0000

If we aren’t careful, Christmas can quickly become a time of worrying about what we get and losing sight of what’s important. Spending time with loved ones, sharing gratitude, giving thoughtful gifts, and sharing with those who are less fortunate—these are some of the things I want my family to focus on during the holidays. […]

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How to Avoid Morning Sickness

Katie Wells — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:19:19 +0000

Pregnancy is a time of our lives when we ask a lot from our bodies. Not only are we supporting ourselves but we’re growing a baby! (Never mind the energy we need to take care of our other kids if we have them too!) It can take a toll on our bodies if we aren’t […]

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How to Turn a Breech Baby

Katie Wells — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:59:10 +0000

When I was expecting my third baby I found out my little one was breech. I was planning a natural home birth, so it became a high priority to get baby to rotate. Even though I was at 32 weeks, I technically still had plenty of time for baby to flip. I thought I might be done with […]

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Easy Ways to Use Montessori At Home

Katie Wells — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 13:41:44 +0000

While homeschooling looks a little different these days for our family, the Montessori approach still influences our home. Maybe you’re looking into a Montessori school or you just want to include some Montessori principles in your day. You can create a welcoming, child-friendly home environment no matter your teaching style. I received so many requests […]

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