You can create a simple but meaningful keepsake for your baby with a photo mat, which can be found inexpensively at most craft stores.  I placed one of our baby’s ultrasound images into an autograph mat, which is designed to hold a small photo (4×6) within a large frame (8×10.)  This leaves extra mat space

During labor it can be very meaningful for women to wear a piece of jewelery with special significance to them.  This could be a beaded bracelet made at a blessingway, a family heirloom, or a gift from their partner.  Whether purchased or handmade, this tangible reminder of love and support can be incredibly encouraging through

As you try to stay busy during early labor or while older siblings are eagerly waiting, why not bake a Birth Day cake?  Whether from a mix or scratch, baking and decorating can keep you occupied while working through those early contractions.  For excited big siblings, a cake is also a great way to pass

by Heidi Thaden-Pierce Reprinted with permission from her webpage. I didn’t try an herbal bath postpartum until our sixth baby and then I LOVED it.  There are a variety of herbs that can be useful for postpartum healing, and if you bring your baby into the bath the herbs will also aid in the healing

When you hear the words “tie dye” you probably get an image in your mind of a rainbow spiraled shirt. Or perhaps the image of many colors of dye all over your house creating an horrific mess! But a variation on the classic tie dye – using a single color dye – can be a

by Heidi Thaden-Pierce Reprinted from her website with permission. A fun activity to do with siblings or at a baby shower/blessingway is decorating onesies. You can find a five pack at the store for around $10 and grab some fabric paints (about $1/bottle) then get creative! Here’s a collage our birth photographer assembled of what

Mother Blessing Ritual: Birthing Wreath or Basket The creation of a birthing wreath or basket can be done in place of the Birthing Necklace or in addition to it. You can either make your own wreath or buy one from a craft store. If you choose to do a basket, you most likely will want