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Let’s Talk About Having a Blessingway

Most first-time moms have a typical Baby Shower before the baby comes. There, the mother is “showered” with things that will help her mother her new baby – necessities like diapers and clothes and baby items. But often over-looked is the importance of acknowledging the great change that a woman goes through when she becomes a mother. It is a rite of passage, and should be celebrated in a more personal way. Enter: The Blessingway. Of Native American origin, the Blessingway can often be very similar to a baby shower. There is food, gifts, friends, family and maybe even games. … Continue reading →

Let’s Talk About Casting Your Belly

The belly cast is a beautiful and easy way to commemorate your pregnancy. I made a plaster cast of each of my pregnant bellies. The process takes minutes but the result can last a lifetime. There are two main ways to cast your belly, and both are relatively simple. You can either purchase a tub of plaster of paris and some medical gauze, or you can find gauze that already has plaster in it, like this. The latter saves you a step, but both can usually be found at craft stores. First, find a comfortable spot to sit, preferably outside. … Continue reading →