Mandy B.
Mandy is originally from Upstate New York, though she spent most of her life in Central Pennsylvania. After several years of working in the medical field in PA, she married the love of her life and moved back to Rochester in 2012. Mandy is now an incredibly blessed mama of 6 little ones (5 on earth and 1 in heaven). Her days are filled with homeschooling, changing diapers, caring for her amazing family and for her 5 fish. She enjoys quality time with her husband, snuggles from her babies, living room dance parties, and being plugged into her local church.
Motherhood: The Hard, the Good and the Beautiful
Can I just be honest for a minute here?
I had NO idea how difficult taking on the title of "Mom" would be. None. The deeper I get into raising my kids, the harder some...
Reflections On Weaning My Baby
It's official. As of mid-January, my baby is now 100% weaned from breastfeeding. I'm still trying to figure out exactly how I feel about it. The best word I can use to describe the...
A New Years Letter to Homeschool Mamas
Dear Homeschoool Mama,
First of all, take a deep breath. And then slowly exhale. Recognize that you've just completed the 2023 portion of your homeschooling year!!! This is huge. I pray that your holidays were...
4 Easy Festive Recipes and Stovetop Potpourri
With the holidays upon us, chances are that you'll be heading to a festive gathering over the next several weeks. And it's possible that you're looking to bring something other than Rice Krispie Treats....
How to Cultivate Gratefulness Beyond Thanksgiving
It’s that time of year again where we slow down for a minute to count our blessings. On the 4th Thursday of every November, I gather with family and friends and think about how...
How To Support a Friend Through Infant Loss or Miscarriage
October is Infant Loss Awareness Month. US Congress and President Ronald Reagan instated this special month in 1988 to bring recognition and support to the tragic grief of these bereaved parents. October 15th, 2003,...
The Delivery That I Never Knew I Wanted – Part 2
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This was happening!
As we drove, we called our parents to let them know what was going on. We then called...
The Delivery That I Never Knew I Wanted – Part 1
This wasn't what we had hoped for.
As we stared at the ultrasound screen in front of us, it confirmed that our baby was breech. This was not a new revelation to my husband...
5 Tips for Breastfeeding Mamas
Before we dive in, I want you to know that I am aware that not all women who desire to breastfeed their babies are able to. Several mama friends of mine have tried everything...