Cool Mom and Collected

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Reasons I Don't Share My Children On Social Media

Feb 9

Feb 9 Reasons I Don't Share My Children On Social Media

5 Lessons Learned My First Year Homeschooling!

Feb 7

Feb 7 5 Lessons Learned My First Year Homeschooling!

2024-2025 Homeschool Curriculum | Ambleside Online | Year 2 |Charlotte Mason

Jan 31

Jan 31 2024-2025 Homeschool Curriculum | Ambleside Online | Year 2 |Charlotte Mason

Ways I’m Becoming a More Gentle Mother | Biblical Encouragement

Jan 24

Jan 24 Ways I’m Becoming a More Gentle Mother | Biblical Encouragement

How to Encourage Closeness Between Siblings From a Mom of Five

Jan 16

Jan 16 How to Encourage Closeness Between Siblings From a Mom of Five

6 Tips for Waiting Well / (especially when you're NOT where you want to be)

Jan 6

Jan 6 6 Tips for Waiting Well / (especially when you're NOT where you want to be)

Teach Your Child Piano for FREE at Home with Hoffman Academy!

Nov 15

Nov 15 Teach Your Child Piano for FREE at Home with Hoffman Academy!

HydroJug vs. Stanley Review: Ditch Your Stanley!

Sep 5

Sep 5 HydroJug vs. Stanley Review: Ditch Your Stanley!

My Good Morning Buddy Clock: Sleep Training Made Easy for Moms

Aug 2

Aug 2 My Good Morning Buddy Clock: Sleep Training Made Easy for Moms

Things I Did Differently This Postpartum | Baby #5

Jul 18

Jul 18 Things I Did Differently This Postpartum | Baby #5

Motherhood, Unmedicated Birth

*EVERYTHING You Need in Your Postpartum Recovery Basket!*

Jul 5

Jul 5 EVERYTHING You Need in Your Postpartum Recovery Basket!

Unmedicated Birth, Motherhood

10 Things to Do Once Labor Starts For Your Home Birth

Jun 25

Jun 25 10 Things to Do Once Labor Starts For Your Home Birth

Unmedicated Birth, Motherhood

I Tore My Hip | My Home Birth Story | Baby #5

Jun 6

Jun 6 I Tore My Hip | My Home Birth Story | Baby #5

Must-Have Worship Songs for Your Labor Playlist!

Mar 31

Mar 31 Must-Have Worship Songs for Your Labor Playlist!

Unmedicated Birth, Motherhood

Creating My Home Birth Affirmation Wall for Baby #5!

Mar 21

Mar 21 Creating My Home Birth Affirmation Wall for Baby #5!

Unmedicated Birth, Motherhood

Must-Read Library Picks! | Living Books for Ages 2-6 y/o

Mar 7

Mar 7 Must-Read Library Picks! | Living Books for Ages 2-6 y/o

Motherhood, Homeschool

Review: “Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons!”

Feb 20

Feb 20 Review: “Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons!”

Homeschool, Motherhood

A Peek Inside My Mother's Basket (to inspire MOM)

Feb 8

Feb 8 A Peek Inside My Mother's Basket (to inspire MOM)

10 Nighttime Habits For a Successful Morning as a Pregnant Mom of Four

Feb 1

Feb 1 10 Nighttime Habits For a Successful Morning as a Pregnant Mom of Four

24 Parenting Books I’m Reading in 2024!

Jan 24

Jan 24 24 Parenting Books I’m Reading in 2024!

Motherhood, Personal