Homemaker By Choice

Friday, January 4, 2013

Friday Homemaking Link Up!

Welcome to another Friday Homemaking Link-up. Link-up with posts about Marriage, Parenting, Recipes, Homemaking, Organization, and more! There are no rules, but you are more then welcome to follow us on Facebook, Twitter or GFC. Be sure to grab the Homemaking Link-up button so others can join in on the fun.

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Thursday, January 3, 2013

Origami Owl

Evey locket tells a story... What's yours?

I am so excited to officially announce the I am an independent designer with a company called Origami Owl. If you are looking for jewelery that you can personalize, that's beautiful, and unique then you should check out Origami Owl. Follow me on Facebook for special offers and giveaways!

Join my team! {My designer number is 7286}

* Run a social selling team that is fun and flexible

* Help others customize and create stylish jewelery

* Own your own business and earn money doing something that you love!

If you have any questions please feel free to email me!

Monday, December 31, 2012

Olivia Grace

Our newest addition made her appearance into the world last night at 8:10. It was a super quick delivery lasting less then an hour. Let me back up a bit though. So, I was 40 weeks going on 41 weeks pregnant. I was getting huge and super tired since sleep had been non exist ant the last few weeks. My mom suggested we tried castor oil, and so we made up a concoction that my mom got from her friend Stephanie. I drank that around 2:15.

I ended up throwing up the castor oil drink, and thinking that was that. I'll just have to wait for the baby to come on its own! So, I went about the day feeling good. No contractions, nothing! At 7:15 I started to get intense contractions. We started timing them and they were coming 2-4 min. apart. I called my midwife around 7:40 to let her know that things seemed to be progressing. The contractions were getting more, and more intense. I moved over to the couch to kneel and see if that would relieve some pain.

My water broke with the next contraction and my body told me it was time to push this baby out. I crawled from the couch to our bedroom scared that I wasn't going to make it. As soon as I got on the bed and Ruben checked me he could already see the baby's head. I pushed two times and she was here! Ruben caught her and was able to announce to my surprise that the baby was a little girl.

It was an amazing labor and delivery with no stitches and a healthy mom and baby. So thankful to The Lord that He protected little Olivia and I. I will admit I was a bit scared having an unexpected unassisted home birth but grateful for my husband being there for me.

Friday, December 14, 2012

Short Blogging Interruption!

I interrupt this blogging break for a short message! No baby yet, but having lots of braxton hicks and rib pain.

I have recently become a Lilla Rose Independent Designer. I am sure most of you have heard about Lilla Rose, but if not they have some beautiful hair jewelry.

A few of my favorites are the Flexi Clips and the bobby pins. The cut off for guaranteed Christmas shipping was the 7th of December, but that does not necessarily mean that you won't get them in time. I ordered a Flexi Clip for myself and received it in just a few short days. They make wonderful stocking stuffers ;)

Be sure to 'Like' my new Facebook Page Lilla Rose - Amber Ravatsaas to receive the latest offers and news! And stay tuned for my newest venture Next year!

Monday, December 10, 2012

Be Right Back!

Taking a short blogging break to prepare for baby number two, and Christmas! I'll be back in the new year with some fun stuff that I can't wait to share with you all.

If you would like to keep up with labor updates, and see the new addition to our family when he/she makes their arrival follow me on Facebook.Want to take a guess when the baby will be born, the gender, and name? Click here to play our baby game!

Have a wonderful Christmas everyone!! See you next year :)

Looking for beautiful hair jewelry that is feminine and very affordable check out Lilla Rose to see all the beautiful styles, sizes and choices of their Flexi Clip.

Friday, November 30, 2012

What's In A Birth Kit?

You can order a birth kit from {here}

What is included in the kit?
2x Adhesive Maternity 11'' Pads {Pack of 12}
1x Herbal Sitz Bath {4oz Bulk Bag}
2x Large Stretch Maternity Brief
1x Kleen-Print Footprinter
1x Birth Certificate Keepsake
2 x 40 x 72 Plastic Backed Sheets
1 x 23 x 36 Absorbent Underpads {10 Pads}
1 x 23 x 24 Absorbent Underpads {10 Pads}
1x Perineal Rinse Bottle
1x Newborn hat {White}
1x Paper Tape Measure
4x Flexible Drinking Straws
1x Sterile Lubricating Jelly
1 x 4 x 4 Gauze
1x Vinyl Sterile Exam Gloves {12 Gloves}
2x Umbilical Cord Clamp
1 x 2oz Bulb Syringe
1x Chlorhexidine Scrub Brush Sponge
10x Alcohol Prep Pad

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Friday Homemaking Link-up {30}

Before we start our Friday Homemaking Link-up just a few reminders. We have TWO big giveaways going on right now here.

The first one is the Christmas Blessing Giveaway put on by Woman to Woman ministries. We are giving away a blessing of $320 in PayPal cash. The winner will have the money transferred to their PayPal account where they can use it for Christmas celebrations, groceries, bills, whatever they need.

A few of my blogging friends, and I have teamed up to giveaway an iPad Mini. The iPad Mini Christmas Giveaway is presented in appreciation of you. We are so thankful for the time you spend with us, the thoughtful comments you share, and the encouragement you've given. We couldn't do it without you.

You can link up with as many posts as you would like, but please link directly to your post and not your blog!

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