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Continue reading →: How To Create a Homemaking Routine
Taking care of our homes is a wonderful gift. It is a joy to steward what God has given us and make it beautiful. But sometimes it can feel overwhelming. We feel like we’re behind. As new moms, our plates are full. We often feel tired, and it feels like…
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Continue reading →: True Rest: Why and How New Moms Can Experience It
“Of course they’re tired. They’re Moms.” The statement was lighthearted. It was meant to crack a smile. And in many ways, it was true. Moms, especially new ones, are tired. And that’s normal. But when seen in a different light, this statement is problematic. Indeed, there is a certain level…
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Continue reading →: Positive Hospital Birth Story
Emily and her husband looked forward to meeting their fourth baby. Life was busy and was about to get busier, and Emily did what she could to prepare for a healthy, smooth delivery. All of her previous babies had been sunny-side-up or on their side up until labor. Emily’s midwife…
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Continue reading →: Positive Hospital Birth Story (A Christmas Baby)
Joelle really hoped her baby wouldn’t come on Christmas day. She was due January 3, and so she didn’t try to do anything to make the baby come early. On Christmas Eve, Joelle woke up, and something felt different. She didn’t have contractions but just a lot of pressure. Just…
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Continue reading →: Positive Hospital Birth Story
Joelle’s birth did not go according to plan. She and her husband eagerly anticipated the birth of their first baby, but like all new parents, they didn’t know what to expect. She hadn’t really done any preparation. She believed that she could just trust the nurses to guide her and…
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Continue reading →: We’ll Never Be The Same: A Poem For New Parents
The day they placed you in our arms. Our world completely changed. There you were, sweet head to toes. And we’d never be the same. *** We took you home, hearts full of joy We had so much to learn. We hoped and prayed we’d do it right. And loved…
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Continue reading →: Postpartum Checklist: 21 Tips for a Smooth Postpartum Season
Having a baby is one of the most incredible experiences you will ever have. Carrying a precious life, giving birth, and meeting your son or daughter for the first time is truly a gift from Jesus. Caring for your baby is one of the greatest privileges and best jobs in…
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Continue reading →: Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This is true for us…and our kids. We as moms are often up at the crack of dawn, dishing up cereal, buttering toast, frying eggs or cooking porridge for our sweet, precious babies. We want what’s best for them,…
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Continue reading →: Lemon Oil: Benefits and Household Uses
Are you looking to make your home more natural and non-toxic? Do you long to simplify your cleaning routine or skincare essentials? Do you want to save money and stop buying as many conventional cleaning products? Today I want to share with you a product that I have come to…
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Continue reading →: Family Road Trip Checklist (How to Pack for a Successful Road Trip with Young Kids)
Summer is almost here, and that means it’s road trip season. Whether you’re driving to see family, headed to the beach or hurrying off camping, family road trips are inevitable. These types of vacations can be a lot of fun. Families often create a lot of memories together. However, road…
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Hello,
I’m Felicia
I’m a follower of Jesus, wife and mother who loves using writing to encourage other women. Thankful Little Mama is a blog where young moms can come for inspiration and support. I share homemaking tips, organizing hacks, pregnancy and birth resources, easy recipes, and encouragement for all the ups and downs of motherhood. May you leave feeling better equipped to be the homemaker and disciple-maker God has called you to be!
