It's that time again! Time for a GIVEAWAY to kick off Spring! Some of my friends over at Homestead Bloggers and I have partnered with Plant Therapy to bring you a killer prize! This week we’re giving you a chance to win an Essential Oils Kit and AromaFuse Diffuser valued at $110.00! You can view more details about the essential oils kit HERE, and the diffuser HERE at Plant Therapy.com. Plant Therapy has graciously provided this essential oils package as a prize so that YOU can get a … [Read more...]
Welcome to Bluebonnet Acres!
If you came here looking for The Busy B Homemaker, don't worry! You're in the right place! Over the past several months, my family and I have gone through many changes, the biggest of which was moving back to Texas to be closer to family, and buying our dream home on 14 acres a little bit south of Dallas/Fort Worth. With those changes also came the possibility of the little homestead life that we had been talking about for the past few years! Chickens? Let's do it! A big, hearty garden? … [Read more...]
June Bug’s Birth Story
The Beginning. I'd been having Braxton hicks contractions for months on and off, but Thursday about every second or third one was strong enough to make me stop and think something was going on. By Friday afternoon they were getting more regular and of consistent strength, but still not enough for me to worry about. Saturday morning I woke up at 7:30 with contractions every 5 minutes almost to the second. By 10am they were still coming and getting a tad stronger. Enough to convince me that I was … [Read more...]
Padsicles: The Ultimate Postpartum DIY
A Word of Caution Before We Begin Boys. Men. Guys.... You should probably stop reading now. The rest of this post is dedicated to women and to women only. Read on if your curious eyes must (or if you're super sweet and want to make some of these for your lady)... but I'm warning you, it might not be pleasant :) What is a Padsicle Anyways? Padsicle: A Cross between a feminine pad and an ice pack AKA the best thing since sliced bread and your very best friend after giving birth! I don't care if … [Read more...]
Preparing for Home Birth
Since my husband and I decided that we were going to have a home birth, I have been scouring the internet and fancy Pinterest articles on things I need to have at home for the big day. Using a list given to me by my midwife of supplies she requires, plus taking suggestions from several other random articles, I have compiled my list of necessary (and optional) items, and have organized all of my supplies in preparation. Supplies my Midwife Requires I bought a suggested Birth Kit from In His … [Read more...]
Labor-Aid: A DIY, Delicious Electrolyte Replacement Drink
Labor-Aid Labor is one of those activities that really makes you work. If you've been through labor before, whether with an epidural or without, you know what I'm talking about! It's exhausting, and the longer it lasts, the faster your energy is drained with each contraction. That's why it is SO important to have some sort of energy boost readily available for those critical hours. If you're planning on a hospital birth, chances are you won't be able to eat anything solid, and even if you're … [Read more...]
Why Choose Home Birth
I'm due with my second baby this June, and this time around my husband and I have chosen to have a Home Birth with a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM). There were many, many, many reasons why we chose to make this decision, but I want to stress that it was not an easy one for us to make. We had a few complications during the birth of first little guy (You can read about his birth story HERE), and as medical professionals we are both absolutely comfortable in the hospital setting so it took quite a … [Read more...]
Little Man’s Birth Story
Little Man is only 2 years old now, so I figured it was finally time to share about the birth experience we had with him. ;) Despite a family history of preterm labor and other complications, I had a fairly uneventful and easy pregnancy up until I was about 37 weeks along, at which point my blood pressure started getting higher...and higher...and higher. I also gained ALL of my pregnancy weight in the last couple of weeks (most likely due to extra water weight and the high blood pressure.), … [Read more...]
Get Ready for Gardening Giveaway!
The Prepared Bloggers are at it again, bringing you a fantastic chance to win a fabulous prize! **Said in my best Bob Barker voice** :) This week we're giving you a chance to win this Jora Drum-style composter, valued at $319.00! You can view more details about the composter HERE at Eartheasy.com. Eartheasy has graciously provided this composter as a prize so that YOU can get a jump start on your gardening this season! The Jora JK125 composter features a rodent-proof, rust-free, … [Read more...]
DIY Baby: How to Make Homemade Cloth Diaper Detergent and Diaper Pail Deodorizers
One of my absolute favorite Preparedness Sites is Home Ready Home written by one of my new friends, Julie! I’ve recently had opportunities to write guest posts on her site, and I am so thrilled! Here is an article I wrote for her about making cloth diaper detergent that I would like to share with you all: DIY Baby! Cloth diaper detergent is super simple to make and will save you plenty of money! When I first started cloth diapering, I used Rockin’ Green detergent, but at $16 a bag, it did … [Read more...]
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