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36 Week Birth Story – HOME Delivery!

My son Gavin is turning one next Wednesday. I am finally putting the finishing touches on his birth story and thought I would share his much unexpected birth story. Enjoy! Kari

Dear Gavin,
Your dad and I took a 16 hour birth class in preparation for your arrival. We hoped to bring you into this world naturally and in the water. Your birth was not what either of us expected. It is hard for me to remember a lot of the details still today- probably because I was in so much shock. But, it is your story and I am here to tell it best that I can. (more…)

31 Week Maternity Photos

Hi!
I have loved spearmint baby since way before we even considered kids. I love the various content and frequent your site for ideas. This is my first pregnancy with a little unnamed boy. These are my 31 week maternity photos and we had a great photographer. It’s been a smooth pregnancy with no real complaints. My major craving has been cereal. I can’t get enough of it! Ashley

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32 Week Birth Story

Thank you for your wonderful blog. I have always been a researcher and a planner, and pregnancy was no different. I sought out resources online that would prepare me for the personal side of motherhood – what will my body look like? I’m in great shape – will labor really be that tough? (for the record, yes!) and on and on… I would check in once a week or so to scroll through the stories and pictures posted on your website, and found great relief in the knowledge so many strong women have shared! I felt compelled to return the favor. Here is our birth story: (more…)

photo of the day

Hi Shari,

I took this photo of my baby boy and I the day he turned 11 months. He turns 1 on Feb 15th. I love how big he is, yet is so tiny all scrunched up in my arms. He turns 1 next month, so I’m trying to catch as many of these little moments that I can.

As always, thanks for such a great blog with some great inspiration,

Jamie
Keepinitboy.com

Send me your favorite photo & it may be featured on Spearmintbaby.com: spearmintbaby@gmail.com (subject: “Photo of the Day”)

12 Ideas To Brighten Up Your BIG, White Wall

1. a wallpapered accent wall

2. an oversized, vintage map

3. GOLD polka dot decals

4. a monogram letter (that takes up the whole wall!), 5. COLORFUL polkadots, 6. a chalkboard wall (i painted one in Harper’s bedroom), 7. a house backdrop using wallpaper

8. a wall of ledges for his/her toy car collection

9. BOLD stripes

10. a built in dollhouse using bookshelves, or IKEA wall shelves!

11. Mosaic wall decals

12. colorful, painted wooden knobs as hooks!

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DIY – 1st Birthday Party Hat

In the run up to my daughters 1st Birthday I will be sharing some tutorials with you all. With only a few months to go, I’d better my craft on! Today I will be showing you how to make your very own super cute party hat. These are perfect for any birthday party and also for adorable cake smash photos!

How to make your own party hats:

J Crew Spring Flats

I took a few minutes to page through the J Crew catalog this morning. The Mila Ballet Flats are SOOO CUTE!