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ON THE COVER COVER GIRLS RUBY & LOLA PHOTOGRAPHY RED BANJO STUDIOS

CONT 09 CONTRIBUTORS

29 QUICK BOHO BEAUTY FOR MOM

13 EDITOR’S NOTE

31 MOM’S BOOK CLUB

15 FAYTHE’S FALL FAVORITES

33 WHAT’S HOT NOW

17 COVER GIRLS 21 ADOPTION OF EMBERLYNN

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AN INTERVIEW WITH BLOGGER TINY TASTE BUDZ AND DIY BABY FOOD

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BERRY ADVENTURES AND MAKING HOMEMADE JAM

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ENTS 53 HEART OF MOTHERHOOD WITH

VERA FARIA PHOTOGRAPHY

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HEART OF A MOTHER WITH CANDICE BAKER PHOTOGRAPHY

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HEART OF MOTHERHOOD WITH HAILEY FARIA PHOTOGRAPHY

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GROWING YOUR FAMILY ONE, TWO, THREE OR MORE!

83 THE MOTHERHOOD SOCIETY

DIRECTORY

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CONTRIBUTORS

Hailey Faria featured contributor Hi friend. I’m Hailey - a mother of two, wife of a US Marine and a music lover photographer. I have been shooting since I was nine (the story is). I remember propping my younger sister up against the bed, with the comforter behind her and 3 teddy bears. It was fabulous - mother should of known then what I wanted to be when I grew up. HA! Clearly I wasn’t a prodigy..so I went on to be a pharmacy technician with Target for many years while going to school for Business. Continuing college didn’t fit into our journey upon arrival to Hawaii and that is when it all changed for me.

I dedicated every ounce of my being to this craft and I can truly say that I don’t know what I am going to do one day when my hands can no longer hold a camera. I have met the most remarkable people through this trade, heard so many stories, shared so many milestones..photography truly completes me.

Adria Lea Photography

Anna Caitlin Photography

Vera Frances Photography

Sarah Beth Photography

Red Banjo Studios

Candice Baker Photography

Robyn Chubey Photography

Jessica Michelle Photography

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OUR MISSION Here at Beauty & Lifestyle Mommy magazine headquarters, we are mothers first and then we are editors. The pages of every magazine and every post on our website have been inspired by the hearts of real women, whether it be inspired by our own journey of motherhood, the stories our readers in our community share, or even those who have traveled the road of motherhood before us. Our mission for the publication and community of mothers is what we would desire in a publication ourselves. We want to inspire you to embrace the beauty of pregnancy, to empower you to birth without fear, and to equipt you with inspiration and tools to parent with not perfection, but purpose. In a society that diminishes the role of a mother, we believe the role should be celebrated and honored everyday for what it stands for. “In life your greatest purpose may not be what you do but who you raise”, our editor’s well worn quote. We believe that the mothers role is the central core of society and community. The most important journey you will ever travel and that parenting with purpose means choosing to parent with intention by creating a meaningful filled upraising for your children. Dive in, share your story with us and join our community of mothers who celebrate each other!

EDITOR’S NOTE Faythe Eloise

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t is the most favorite time of the year - OK, well at least it’s my favorite! There is nothing I love more than walking outside my back porch, curling up to a warm cup of coffee in the early morning and feeling the crisp breeze of fall. I’ll be honest with you this volume has so much of my heart in it, because our own family one day hopes to adopt a little one to complete our home. I am honored intriduce you to two wonderful families who added to their home through adoption, one here in the States and one by overseas adoption. My hope by sharing these stories more families open their doors to fostering or adopting. There is an incredible need in the world for couples to open their homes and hearts to children around who go to bed alone, hungry, and without someone to love them.

Perhaps, you aren’t in the position to adopt or foster but you might be moved to donate to a local foster home or adoption agency, even one pair of little shoes makes a difference ina child’s life. As in every volume, we share with you ways to create meaningful memories with your little ones and as this season we dive into a berry adventure and homemade jam making recipes. My little ones can atest that the recipes are delicious! We’ve used our own homemade jams on pancakes, toast, and Pbjs but the fun was in the adveture. Finding a local berry farm and going on a picking adveture, then spending time in the kitchen going through the jam making process, OH how I have to warn you that you’ll end up with sticky children and perhaps sticky walls ! I invite you to join us on November 15th as we launch a brand new community for mothers on our website and our 10th annivarsary volume. Now, enjoy the volume and remember to enjoy the season!

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BLMOMMY FASHION Often known for their incredible maternity collection, Pinkblush offers a just as gorgeous women’s line and this fall I am obsessed with this beautiful cut-out sweater for only $42 pinkblushmaternity.com

SPLURGE

Let your child’s imagination get carried away with this mountable storage domestic pig with removable nose. With an elegantly quilted pattern on its rump, this endearing hog is suited to the most fashionable of home environments. When play time comes to a close, the domestic pig’s hollow belly reveals an even greater purpose, storing toys until the next game starts. $200 -janerichardsinteriors.com

HOME

Effervescent Bergamot, Black Peppercorn, Soft Amberwood, Lavender these are a few of my favorite things! All together in an exclusive blend of soy-based wax inside a beautiful copper candle holder and topped with a marble inspired lid. $26.95 -bathandbodyworks.com

FAYTHE’S

FALL

FAMILY TIME

I don’t know what it is about the fall but I always seem to feel nastalgic during the cool breezy season. So on Friday nights we are introducing some classic movies to our little ones and right now The Sandlot is on repeat in their room. -amazon.com

FAVORITES

KITCHEN

From pumpkin to apple crisp, during the fall and winter months my family looks forward to our tradition of baking a different homemade pie each Sunday afternoon. For some delicious pie recipes fromthe kitchen of our food editor Jessica, look inside our Volume 10 coming in November.

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Adopting Lola

WITH KRISTIN HICKMAN

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ur adoption story started 18 years ago when I was a Nanny in the South of France. The family I was placed with had 6 children and their youngest daughter was adopted from the Canary Islands. Her story touched me. I had a very special experience with them and that was where the original desire to adopt a child came from.

A few years later I met my future husband Chris, the love of my life. We got married and started our family, I had told my husband that adoption was something that I was very open to and hoping would be another way would expand our family. He had never really thought about it, but to my excitement‌..Chris thought it was a great way to expand our family.

Life went on we had two children, Liam (March, 2004) and Alizay (March, 2006) and we were busy settling our cattle ranch and expanding it near Lashburn, Saskatchewan. But something was pulling at my heart, urging me that it was time to start looking into adoption. So we began the process in April 2008, first researching countries and then finding an agency to work with, then a social worker, etc. It took us 5 months to put together our dossier and all the proper paperwork we needed. This information package included a series of home visits from the social worker, medicals, family histories, criminal record checks, etc. Finally in November 2008 our file was approved and in Ethiopia waiting for a referral. At first we were told we would only wait probably 2 - 8 months for a referral, but that time kept extending longer and longer. During our adoption process we had a big surprise, I was expecting again, Ruby was born in January 2010.

Our file was put on hold for about a year while we updated our dossier and we thought we should let Ruby get to a year old before another baby was brought home. Still more waiting, waiting and waiting! It consumed me, it was all I could think about, I had dreams about her, meeting and holding her, and joined online chat groups of other waiting families, all of us wondering and waiting for that phone call or email. Well an email came but it was devastating, we were told that our agency would no longer be able to stay open due to financial struggles and that the doors to the Foster Home in Ethiopia would close. I cried and cried! I couldn’t believe after all this time waiting, our dreams would not be happening.

Our adoption agency (CAFAC) is Manitoba based, and due to the time it was taking to adopt children, they did not have enough funds to keep the foster home running. I wrote a letter to a Saskatchewan minister who happened to be a family friend and local Lashburn farmer before his time in Politics.

Adoption has been the most extraordinary gift to our family. It has opened our small town eyes to the big beautiful world we live in. It has also opened our minds to endless possibilities.

Our biological children all speak of adopting, and we believe they are going to be better people because of bringing Lola Dinkenesh into our lives.

He quickly got in touch with some folks in the Manitoba government. The Manitoba government agreed to subsidize CAFAC in order to get the remaining children in the foster home permanent placement. It was a miracle. Then just days later we receive a new email that a retired couple, a doctor and his wife who had been the founders of the agency were coming back to run it and match the families waiting. We were so relieved, I think around that time we were told that we were just 2nd or 3rd from the top of the list! We were so excited and I tell you my heart jumped every time the phone rang.

On August 9th, 2012, we received the phone call, we have a match! I quickly opened my email to gaze on a photo of the most beautiful little angel, Dinkenesh. She was just 2 months old, I stared and stared at that first photo, memorizing every little sweet detail. A few months later we received news of our court date in Ethiopia on November 16th, so I was busy packing and booking tickets. Off we went, I cannot even describe how much emotion and excitement we were feeling, and the anticipation was crazy! It took us 18 hours of flying time but we had arrived in Addis Ababa around 8am!

We were picked up at the airport and told, they would take us to the guest house to drop off our things and to quickly get ready because they would be taking us to the Foster home to meet our children. The fact that we hadn’t slept in days didn’t at all matter. We were so excited. I can remember that morning like yesterday. I am so grateful for photos and videos of those first moments meeting our daughter, it was like an out of body experience, love at first site for us. Lola wasn’t so sure though, it took Lola about a week to trust us, and even longer to fully commit to a good cuddle. She was very well cared for in the foster home and missed her primary caregiver very much. We couldn’t believe how tiny and precious and perfect she was! She cried and then fell asleep in my arms, the moment I had dreamt of for the last 5 years was happening! We spent two weeks in Ethiopia visiting the country and trying to take in what we could of the culture. It was very different from the farm in Saskatchewan. They are a very impoverished people. Life is very hard. Even being there was stressful for us. The Ethiopian people are a very wonderful and generous people, even though they have nothing to give.

We still call many of them friends to this day. Our two drivers Getu and Ketema we will never forget. We hope to visit them one day soon. We went to the foster home everyday to visit Lola, but after two weeks we had to say our goodbye’s we weren’t able to bring her home yet. We had to wait for approval from their government and then her passport and visa for her to enter Canada. On March 1st, 2013, we went back to Ethiopia to bring her home, and on March 10th we arrived home. We gave her the first name Lola, and used her given name Dinkenesh (which means “you are wonderful”) as her middle name. We were welcomed at the airport by both sets of grandparents, two great grandmas, uncles, aunts cousins and close friends. It was so overwhelming and touching, from day one she has been loved so deeply by her huge family!

And right from the start her bond with her 3 siblings was so special, each one of them have a very special bond with her.

Lola and Ruby are the closest though with them just being 2 years apart, they also share a room together. Just the other night, they were cuddled up together in one bed and when I asked why, Lola said Ruby just wanted me to tickle her back!

Thanks for taking the time to listen to our story.

Kristin, Chris, Liam, Alizay, Ruby, Lola Hickman.

RED BANJO STUDIOS KRISTEN HICKMAN

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Adopting

Emberlynn WITH ADRIA LEA

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mberlynn came to my family at only 8 weeks old as mine and my husband’s second foster child. We had never had a baby and were slightly terrified. Aside from being so tiny, she had experienced a traumatic injury in which originally doctors weren’t even sure wether she would live. When we got the call, we knew we were the home for her, and I went to the hospital to stay with her and give snuggles until she was able to go home with us the next day. Miraculously, she was seemingly okay, and we quickly fell in love with her. This was our first baby and it melted my heart to see my husband hold her on his chest. She wasn’t his, but you wouldn’t know it. Life became so busy and we had two other foster kids at the time that had major needs of their own, so I went into a bit of a survival, robot mode. I knew exactly what needed to be done to care for her, so I did it; I quit relying on anyone, especially God for help. We were told that her status had been changed to adoption by a non-relative (us), and I was finally able to relax. Our sweet, precious baby was finally going to be ours! We already saw her that way, but it is impossible to describe the feeling as a foster parent of knowing that everything can still change. And then it did. In the blink of an eye, a new person of interest for her was presented to CPS and they wanted to make this placement happen. I was terrified. How would they be able to care for her high medical needs?

How could I lose my baby girl? This period was the darkest time in my life to date. All at once, my husband lost his job, we had to move out of our house, and we thought we were going to lose our baby girl. The placement was proven to not be in our daughter’s best interest, but CPS was still pushing for it. I almost broke. I was angry with God and I didn’t want to let go of control. How could He even be letting all of this happen? I spent days on the floor in the shower crying out to Him, begging Him to allow us the honor to be her parents, all while still refusing to let go. In looking back, I can now see that God was working His way in some mighty, incredible ways. One day, I finally gave up, and gave it to God. I couldn’t physically or emotionally carry it any more. He gave me a peace about the situation, and then we watched as he worked a miracle right before our eyes.

The placement fell through, and we were going to be adopting our daughter! A very long four months later, and adoption day arrived. It still doesn’t seem real, six months later, but God wasn’t finished working on her. Since last October, she has dropped specialists one by one as some of her medical issues began to resolve themselves through hard work and therapy. Her therapy appointments began to wean down, and continue to do so. Just this last month, her g-tube came out and she is fully eating by mouth, and behaving as any normal almost two year old would! You might notice a little waddle in her step, but it just makes her oh-so adorable. I imagine she will outgrow that as well, but it’s also okay if she isn’t the next big track star (like her mom). We have watched God’s miracles one after another be played out in her life, and we know God has a MIGHTY plan for her. When trying to describe the joy that she has brought to our lives, I can’t even begin.

She is special. So, so very special. She is a charmer, and she is sweet, and stubborn. You can see how her attitude for life has already brought her so far. We can’t go anywhere without people stopping us to talk about her and her smile and her demeanor. She is a lover of life. We are beyond blessed to be called her parents, and don’t take one day for granted with our little miracle.

My husband and I are asked all the time how we can keep doing this. “How do you keep fostering, knowing they can go back? I could never do it, it would hurt too much.” To all of you who may feel that way, I do believe that foster care is a calling. It is hard and messy, and also beautiful. We see children who have been dealt the worst hand in life be transformed by the love a foster home can give. My husband and I tell each other that to say that we couldn’t do it would be to look at these children in their eyes and tell them they aren’t worth the sacrifice. And oh, they are. You might even be surprised how much they will change you in the end.

- Adria Lea Photography

BLMOMMYB E AU T Y & S T Y L E

Carry Love Tote in Wine TWELVElittles

QUICK 5-STEP BEAUTY LOOK As soon as the weather cools and you begin to spend more time outside with your little ones, spend more time sipping coffee at your favorite cafe with your mommy friends, and perhaps even sneaking out on more date nights, so having an easy goto look for fall is a must.

FAVORITE FALL 2017 POLISHES 1. ESSIE knee high life 2. 0PI aurora 3. ESSIE mix taupe 4 OPI icelanded a bottle 5. ESSIE dressed nineties

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FACE: Apply a tinted moisturizer but keep it light. Then tap and blend concealer under the eye and onto the eyelid to neutralize under eye. You know that mama, no sleep under eye.

FACE: for a pop of color, tap warm, peachy cream blush onto the apple of the cheeks.

Don’t add too much, just a subtle hint of color is good.

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Braid all the way down, but secure your hair lower and loser than you would if you wanted a nice, tight braid for a workout. Loose is perfect and if little pieces don’t secure, it is okay.

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LIPS: The final touch is a fall lip gloss or lipstick color. Berry or a warm fall nude will complete your quick 15-minute makeup look.

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Start to pull the hair apart, creating the messy look. Just pinch each braid level and pull apart a little at a time, making it loose and undone.

Tease some hair loose around the crown of your head to frame your face and pick out your favorite hair accessories to add.

EYES: Glide a taupe eye shadow crayon or liner brush dipped in shadow from inner corners out, says Faythe Eloise. Using a deep taupe vs. black gives this look a more natural smudge.

EYES: Repeat step 1 on the bottom. And then connect the lines at the outer corners of your eyes. Use a blending brush to bring shadow up to crease, diffusing with a back-andforth motion. Then add your favorite mascara.

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Start out with your hair down, no need to brush it out if you have curly hair or a little wavy. This is perfect for us mothers who don’t have time to brush out our hair. Gather your hair into a french braid, starting at the midback of your head.

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If you want to really hold it in place, use some hairspray. If not, embrace the mess, and you’re good to go! There you have it! In five minutes you can look put together and ready for the rest of your day. This braid can save you time getting ready, and allow you to feel energized and confident mama!

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IT’S TIME TO READ THE MOMMY SHORTS GUIDE TO REMARKABLY AVERAGE PARENTING

By Ilana Wiles Ilana Wiles is not a good mother.

She’s not a bad mother either. Like most of us, she’s normal. From the creator of the wildly popular blog Mommy Shorts comes Ilana Wiles’s first humor book on remarkably average parenting.

THE SH!T NO ONE TELLS YOU

by Dawn Dais There comes a time in every new mother’s life when she finds herself staring at her screaming, smelly “bundle of joy” and wishing someone had told her that her house would reek of vomit, or that she shouldn’t buy the cute onesies with a thousand impossible buttons, or that she might cry more than the baby.

DANCE STAND RUN

by Jess Connolly Dance Stand Run casts a fresh vision for how to break free of cheap grace and empty rule-keeping, and finally, how to live out your holy influence with confidence before a watching world.

SWALLOW THE OCEAN: A MEMOIR by: Laura M. Flynn When Laura Flynn was a little girl, her beautiful, dynamic mother, Sally, was the center of her imagination. It wasn’t long, however, before Sally’s fun-loving side slowly and methodically became absorbed by madness.

ORPHAN TRAIN

by Christina Baker Kline Penobscot Indian Molly Ayer is close to “aging out” out of the foster care system. A community service position helping an elderly woman clean out her home is the only thing keeping Molly out of juvie and worse...

A S H LY C O L L I N S P H OTO G R A P H Y

BLMOMMY W H AT S H OT N OW BOON BUILDING BATH PIPES AND WATER GEARS There are lots of bath toys that come with suction so they adhere to the bathroom tiled wall, but these Boon Building Bath Pipes and Water gears are kinda rocking our bath-time world right now. - booninc.com

NORMA FAYAK PHOTOGRAPHY

EDITOR’S FAVORITE BATH PRODUCTS THAT ARE HEALTHY & FUN! Like us Tubby Todd Bath co agrees, natural products don’t have to be stinky, sticky or expensive.We travel a lot and this on-the-go travel set makes bath time while traveling easy. “ My little boys love their Tubby Todd baths and these fresh and fruity scents take bathtime to the next level” says BLmommy’s Editor in Chief Faythe Eloise - tubbytodd.com

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BLMOMMY G O O D E AT S

PHOTOGRAPHY & INTERVIEW JESSICA MICHELLE PHOTOGRAPHY FEATIRED MOTHER STEPHANIE

From the moment you find out your expecting all you want is the best of the best for your sweet little baby from that moment on until forever. Food for me was a big part of pregnancy, my breastfeeding days and at the time we started feeding our first “real” foods. I ate some of the best food of my life during my first pregnancy because I lived in San Francisco and worked at the Ferry Building and a 5 star restaurant, sincerely it was a dream! When it came time to start feeding my first I was admit I was going to be making everything for her, and for the most part I did.

I was so thrilled when I saw my wonderful client starting up a little food blog called Tiny Taste Budz for all the insanely appetizing purees she was making for her little guy Christian. Stephanie completely knocks it out of the park with what she is making in ways of purees. Her tiny (not so tiny) guy gets a steak dinner that is fit for a king but just right for his needs.

When I spent the morning with the duo Christen just couldn’t keep his hands off the food and was clamoring for more.

They are picturesque and delicious; I may have had a little lick from my finger when I was prepping the shots.

J: What is your favorite recipe to date?

S: I taste everything I make him and so far my personal favorite has been my sous vide pork with olive oil, sage, roasted sweet potato and apple with cinnamon. It’s SO GOOD. Comfort food for your baby is what I like to call it.

J: What has been the biggest hit?

S: Christian absolutely loves my banana and Avocado puree. It’s so simple and not super fancy but he can’t stop eating it. I use it as a “dessert” after his other purees.

J: Did you have a passion for cooking before becoming a parent?

S: Food is a big part of mine and my husbands life so even before I had a baby we always cooked, tried new things, traveled to places just to try restaurants. After having Christian is became really important to me to pass that love of food to him.

J: What made you want to start Tiny Taste Budz?

S: I stared Tiny Taste Budz because a few people had stared asking me for my recipes that I had been posting. Saying they never thought of this combo or that combo or that babies could experience spices and herbs at such a young age. I have grown to love cooking for him and trying new things and I really wanted to share that with people. I would love to write a baby food cook book or hold tutorials or even do private cooking for moms who simply don’t have the time but want to give their babies the best and have them try exciting food combos.

J: What are you looking forward to making for Christian?

S: I really look forward to introducing him to veal. I have been working on a recipe with veal & fig...I think he’s going to love it!

SALMON, STRAWBERRY, PEACH AND BASIL 4-5 OZ PIECE WILD SALMON 3 ORGANIC DONUT PEACHES 5 ORGANIC STRAWBERRIES • •

Pit and cut up the peaches.

Roast the salmon and the peaches in the oven for about 15 minutes.

Remove the salmon from the skin and place in your blender or processor along with the peaches and the strawberries.

Add water in 1/4 cup increments until you have reached your desired consistency.

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BROCCOLI, APPLE, SPINACH, AND GINGER 2 ORGANIC APPLES CUP AND A HALF OF PACKED ORGANIC BABY SPINACH ABOUT A CUP OF BROCCOLI (I USED ORGANIC FROZEN) CHOP AND CORE APPLE. I LEFT THE SKIN ON FOR ADDED TEXTURE BUT YOU CAN PEEL IF YOU PREFER. • • • •

Put the chopped apple in the basket of your steamer above a few inches of boiling water and cover.

Let it cook for 5 min.

Add broccoli and spinach to the top and cook covered for an additional 3 min.

Add all ingredients along with the ginger to you mixer or blender.

I start with one ladle of the water from the steamer at a time until I reach my desired consistency. Boom!! Super healthy... packed with vitamins and fiber and iron and your babe will hopefully love it!

KALE, SPINACH, KIWI, PLUM, BLUEBERRY AND CILANTRO This puree is as pretty as is it is nutritious and delicious!! The vibrant purple/red color of this puree masks the fiber, foliate, vitamin rich greens that are packed in!

3 PIECES OF ORGANIC KALE 2 ORGANIC PLUMS HANDFUL OF ORGANIC BABY SPINACH 1/2 CUP ORGANIC BLUEBERRIES 3 ORGANIC KIWI’S ORGANIC CILANTRO • • • • •

Start by bringing a few inches of water to a boil under a steamer basket.

First add the chopped kale then the plum. Steam covered for about 5 minutes.

Add the spinach and blueberries and steam for an additional 3 minutes.

Place the kiwi and cilantro in your processor or blender then add the rest of the ingredients.

Puree until smooth.

This puree is a bit on the thinner side so I suggest adding it to yogurt or adding some cereal to it.You could also add it to a simple apple puree to thicken it up.

SIRLOIN, SWEET POTATO, AND COCONUT MILK I’m a steak and potatoes kind of girl...and who doesn’t love a sweet potato with sour cream?? So this is my healthy, happy, baby play on it. The coconut milk adds creaminess to the puree as well as good fat and nutrients!

8OZ SIRLOIN 2 ORGANIC SWEET POTATOES 1/2 CUP ORGANIC CANNED FULL FAT COCONUT MILK 1-CUP ORGANIC BEEF BROTH PINCH OF DRIED THYME

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Bring the cup of beef broth to a boil.

Add the peeled chopped sweet potatoes and the sirloin cubes to the saucepan along with the thyme.

Cook covered for 15/20 min on medium heat or until your meat is just cooked thru. Do not over cook!

I then removed the beef and pureed it on its own then added the carrots and the broth from the pot.

After it’s blended add the ½-cup of coconut milk and continue to puree.

The coconut milk instantly smoothed this puree out. I didn’t have to add any additional liquid.

I made 22 oz. from this recipe for my little one!

BLMOMMY G O O D E AT S

Berry Adventures PHOTOGRAPHY ROBYN CHUBEY

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I love jams especially homemade ones. Making a jam at home is very easy and it tastes especially better than store bought ones, which are loaded with preservatives. My grandfather used to prepare variety of jams using seasonal vegetables or fruits at home. Some of my fondest memories are of him and his crazy canning and pickling experiments. Those precious memories of Grandpa Hall are shared with my siblings. Memories of hot Florida days picking fruits and veggies from his backyard garden and watching him turn them into different things.

This time I tried my hands with strawberries!

Try to make this strawberry jam when strawberries are in season and I am sure you and your little ones will love it!

How to select the perfect strawberries: Look for strawberry fruit with the skin not bruised, no visible cuts and leaves with nice green color.

Choose ripe and organic strawberries for best results in your jams.

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Strawberries are loaded with Vitamin C and antioxidants which makes a great healthy food for babies, toddlers and kids. It’s also apt to consume strawberries during winters.

Strawberries are one of the potential allergens hence its recommended to introduce strawberry for babies during 10-12 months age. Recent studies are suggesting to introduce allergen foods sooner, hence consult with your doctor about doing the same. When you introduce, you can offer mashed strawberries or cut tiny pieces of strawberries as finger foods. The tiny seeds of the strawberries are completely edible, so it’s not necessary to remove the seeds, but buying organic strawberries is highly recommended.

Strawberry JAM RECIPE

Homemade Strawberry Jam - easy, preservative free jam recipe with hand-picked strawberries and organic brown sugar.

INGREDIENTS • • •

Strawberries - 20 Brown Organic Brown Sugar - ½ cup Lemon Juice - 2 tsp

PREP TIME

COOK TIME TOTAL TIME

10 mins

5 mins

15 mins

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Wash strawberries in running water. Remove the stem and cut strawberries into quarter pieces.

2. Puree the strawberries in a blender until smooth.You can leave some small chunky pieces of strawberry here and there if you like, I actually prefer it chunky and so do my little ones.

3. Transfer the strawberry puree into a saucepan and add sugar. Mix well. Then add lemon juice and give a quick stir.

4. In a pan, transfer the strawberry mixture. Stir it for 10-15 minutes until it reaches jam like consistency. Keep the flame low to medium to avoid burning at the bottom. Switch off the flame or burner once done.

NUTRITION INFORMATION Serving size: 1 Cup

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It may be late fall but we are very lucky to still have berries popping up at our local farmers market. Try this easy, no-cook jam with your favorite local honey. Pair it with nut butter on whole toast for a quick breakfast, stir it into plain Greek yogurt for an after school snack, or spread it on top off your weekend pancakes.

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Have your kids measure and add all the ingredients to the blender or have them stir in the chia seeds. If your family is new to chia seeds, no they are not from the 90’s friendly chia pets lol, they are tiny black seeds native to South America and are a great source of protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. In our house, we call them “energy seeds”, which gets the kids excited to add them to their smoothies and sprinkle them on oatmeal in the morning, it is a pantry must-have at the Hall’s home.

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Blackberry JAM RECIPE

Homemade Strawberry Jam - easy, preservative free jam recipe with hand-picked strawberries and organic brown sugar.

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1 pint fresh blackberries (about 2 ½ cups) 3 tablespoons local honey 1 tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice 2 ½ tablespoons chia seeds

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INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a food processor or blender, process berries, honey, and lime or lemon juice until chunky (be careful to not over process into a liquid).

2. Transfer to a bowl, and fold in the chia seeds.

3. Pour into jars with tight fitting lids, refrigerate until thickened and set, at least 2 hours. Keep stored in the refrigerator, and enjoy for up to 1 week.

NUTRITION INFORMATION Serving size: 1 Cup

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Catherine S. PHOTOGRAPHY SARAH BETH CHAMBERLAIN PHOTOGRAPHY

Our story is a complicated one. We decided based on age that it was a good time to start trying to have a baby. We became pregnant on the first try and then after a stint in the ER for a gallbladder attack at 10 weeks along were told we were having twins. The shock of learning that not only were we pregnant, but expecting twins was hard to overcome. I wasn’t sure that i would be able to handle that large of a change. Life works in mysterious ways and when things started getting difficult with the pregnancy I realized there was no one I wanted more than my twin girls. Identical twins are notorious for being challenging in pregnancy and we were told that early on. From almost immediate bed rest to multiple hospitalizations we struggled to maintain a positive attitude. Aly was the larger of the twins and seemed to be thriving.

Emma was smaller and struggling to gain weight. During an ultrasound at 25 weeks we were told that Aly had passed away (later we found out it was from a freak bloodclot in her umbilical cord). The doctor and ourselves were shocked that the seemingly thriving twin was the one taken. The decision was made almost immediately that Emma had to come out as well since the girls were identical and shared a blood source. Emma was born crying (a shock to the doctors due to how premature she was) and a tiny one pound. We were grateful to spend just two weeks with her and still treasure every second we had. Aly and Emma taught me that a pain exists that is deeper, harder, and more severe than most people will ever get to experience in life. The magnitude of love I felt after they were born and then the pain felt after they were lost seemed to be mirrored halves. Though that amount of pain has lessened with time, the heartbreak never seems to fully heal. After a loss that significant we realized how desperately we wanted to be parents.

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Several weeks after losing the girls I had a dream that I was playing in a field with a beautiful blonde hair, blue eyed little girl whom I called Ellie. When I woke up I knew that she would be here and that her sisters would be looking out for her. Ellie was a special name for the reason that it came to me in a dream and also that it was a combination of Emma and Aly, her big sisters’ names. Almost two years later little Ellie came screaming into the world and fulfilled our lives in a way we didn’t think was possible.

She is all personality, friendly to everyone she meets, and fills joy in all of our hearts. Ellie taught me how to love in a way I never thought would be possible again after losing Aly and Emma and showed me that even though her sisters are not here with her physical they live on every day in her spirit.

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Motherhood has made me see the world and myself in a new way. You realize what you are capable of and how special family is. I have held on to some of those freak things that happen during pregnancy like crying during commercials and I can not handle any movies that involve anything happening to children.

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Motherhood has completely changed me.

It’s just about like the most completely humbling experience that I’ve ever had. I think that it puts you in your place because it really forces you to address the issues that you claim to believe in and if you can’t stand up to those principles when you’re raising a child, forget it.

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Satan has declared war on motherhood.

He knows that those who rock the cradle can rock his earthly empire. And he knows that without righteous mothers loving and leading the next generation, the Kingdom of God will fail.

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I’ve found that motherhood helps you figure out what absolutely needs to be done and what doesn’t.You just learn to do everything quicker and quicker - your style and your makeup gets more refined and generally easier.

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Motherhood was the great equaliser for me; I started to identify with everybody... as a mother, you have that impulse to wish that no child should ever be hurt, or abused, or go hungry, or not have opportunities in life.

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T WO, T H R E E , FOUR OR MORE!

GROWING YOUR FAMILY It is true that each time you add another child, there is going to be added stress and more work on the family. But, the good news is that with each child you have they will enhance the family, and adding double or triple the giggles, surprises, stories, and most of all, the LOVE!

by The American Pregnancy Association

It is true that each time you add another child, there is going to be added stress and more work on the family. But, the good news is that with each child you have they will enhance the family, and adding double or triple the giggles, surprises, stories, and most of all, the LOVE!

2. Use a baby doll to help them to understand the newborn care.

Pregnancy is a great time to introduce your little ones to activities necessary for taking care of the newborn, including breastfeeding, diaper changes and the attention they will require. By using a baby doll to demonstrate to your little ones what will be be happening before baby arrives, you can help them to take on the role of “mommy’s little helper.” This could mean getting you a diaper and wipes, a snack while breastfeeding, and so much more!

To help you prepare to go from a family of three to four or more, we have some great information to help this be a smooth and happy transition for everyone!

DURING PREGNANCY There is nothing as special as the moment when you find out that you are growing your family. Then, your toddler walks in with his strong personality,owning the room, and you quickly realize that his world is going to change tremendously. We highly recommend preparing your child for their coming sibling early in pregnancy by involving them in the process.

1. Announce their older sibling status in a fun and exciting way.

“We created a family story book that talked about how our daughter was becoming a big sister. When we got to the end of the book, and we said “Mommy has a baby in her belly that is going to be your baby brother,” she immediately took on the role of big sister.” -Janie

Finding a special way of announcing the pregnancy and sibling status to your little ones will help them to begin to bond with their sister or brother. Telling them early also allows them to see the amazing beauty of pregnancy and how their mother’s body grows to carry and nourish a baby. During pregnancy, you can also have your little ones rest their ear to the belly to hear the heartbeat, read a book to the baby, and of course, feel the baby’s kicks.

3. Picking a name.

It may sound crazy to let your little one pick out the name for their sibling, but having them be a part of the process is a great way for them to continue to be excited for the arrival of the sibling. You can also consider soliciting some hilarious options from them as well for a good laugh!

THE BIRTH 1. Early Labor The involvement of children in labor and birth can be such a special moment. For example, the recent story of the 12 year old being a part of delivering her mom’s baby is incredible! Of course, there are age appropriate ways that children can participate in the birth that can allow them to feel included in the growth of the family. Early labor is a great time to let little ones spend some time with mom and be a part of the birth process before things pick up. Not to mention that your little ones can be a great distraction during early labor to help you ignore those contractions for as long as possible. Of course, you will want to ensure that you have care lined up for when labor does pick up!

2. Following the birth One of the most cherished memories you will have, in addition to each of your children’s birth, will be the moment your little ones meet their newborn sibling. It is the greatest joy to see the love a child can have for their new sibling. This is also a great time to have a photographer join the family during the introductions in the hospital, birth center, or home to capture these precious moments that you will forever cherish.

POSTPARTUM Once you are home, the reality of your growing family sets in as your newborn is hungry and your other little(s) are wanting for your attention too. We highly recommend as a new mother (yes, you are a new mother each time your family grows) in preparing for this postpartum period during your pregnancy!

2. Meal Train One of the best inventions has been the meal train website that allows individuals to bring new families meals. The last thing a new mom wants to worry about with littles running around and a new baby on the hip is making dinner.

Ask a family member or friend to create this free service for you following the birth of the baby with your requested details of days, time, and restrictions to help ease you into becoming a mom of two, three, or more!

1. Postpartum Plan So often, we hear about the importance of creating birth plans, but do you have a plan for after the birth? When creating a plan, a few things you should include are your needs and self care, meals, visitors, and the schedule of your little ones.

3. Have a schedule for the other siblings Ask friends and family members to plan activities and outings with your other little ones of things they enjoy most. After giving birth, you will need to recover as well as establish a breastfeeding routine with the baby. Having someone to take the kids out can help to create a relaxing environment to do just this. It is important for you to spend time with each of your children as well. This can seem overwhelming with a newborn, but by planning an hour for each child at least once a week gives you and your littles something special to look forward to.

For a great postpartum plan template, visit americanpregnancy.org/postpartumplan to download today!

4. Add a Postpartum Doula to your baby registry A postpartum doula is there to help a

new family in those first days and weeks after bringing home a new baby. Research shows that having a postpartum doula helps moms, dads, and babies have an easier time with this transition, even more so when the family is expanding.

The postpartum doula is a great member to add to the team, even for a short period, to allow the family to spend quality time together and bond as a new family.

Postpartum doulas will cook nourishing meals, help with basic cleaning, such as laundry and dishes, and provide care for the new mom to ensure she is rested and well.

SO OFTEN, WE HEAR ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF CREATING BIRTH PLANS, BUT DO YOU HAVE A PLAN FOR AFTER BIRTH?

As you grow your family, there will be challenging days of course, but most of all your family will experience the most amazing days as a new, larger family. Remember, the most important thing to do is enjoy each moment because they fly by so fast. If you ever feel overwhelmed, or feel like you can’t handle it all anymore, please call us on our Helpline at 1-800672-2296, we believe no mother should feel alone and can provide you with a referral to local services.

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of Amber Fite Photography. I am a proud army veteran and a PPA Certified Professional Photographer. Using natural light as my muse, I specialize in styled maternity, child/tween, and senior portraiture. My expansive knowledge of posing & styling makes my images fresh, fun and unique.

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Hi! tina Baltazar Photography. I love photographing the beauty of a new life and the love of the families of Kings, Tulare, and Fresno County. My style is warm, and simple with an emphasis on details.

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LIL’ BUTTONS PHOTOGRAPHY Lil’ Buttons Photography is a luxury boutique studio serving Orange County and Los Angeles, California. I specialize in maternity, newborn, and baby’s first year portraiture. I have a passion for capturing the beauty of motherhood and the unique story of each baby I work with. My goal is to provide an incredible experience and art that my families will cherish forever.

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NURTURE BABY PHOTOGRAPHY Hi! I’m Natalie, I specialize in newborn & baby photography in Torrance, CA. I am a mama bear to two healthy & happy boys, and a wife to an amazing man.

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Belly beautiful PHOTOGRAPHY Hi! I’m Karen Marie. I live in Roseville California with my wonderful husband and three beautiful children.

I have always had an interest in photography and an appreciation for all types of art. Pregnancy and newborns had always been a large part of my career and path in life. I worked as a maternity nurse, childbirth educator, and ultrasound nurse within many area hospitals before I opened my studio. I take pride in my studio and the business I created.

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babyrose photography Becoming a mother changed my heart, my mind, ( yes my body too) and my whole world. Before my son tipped over my universe, I made photographs of families. Now, my eyes look for the strings of love that connect families and I make portraits of your hearts.

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c o l o r a d o erin’s candid memories I’m Erin. I have a beautiful portrait studio in Denver, CO and specialize in photographing maternity, newborn, and family portraits. I am a wife and blessed with two crazy boys after 10 pregnancies. I chose to specialize in newborn photography, it is a very dear moment to hold your baby in your arms and I just love to capture

c o n n e c t i c kelli dease photography u I’m a photographer, wife, and mom to two crazy boys, a serious addiction to Starbucks and a lifelong t with love of travel! Located in Canton, Connecticut, my

studio specializes in authentic and natural maternity, newborn, and family portraiture. I believe that that the simplest things are the most extraordinary things, and I strive to capture families in their truest form, without distractions or props, and to produce timeless photographs that capture connections and emotion.

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Michelle C Photo is a natural light on location photographer servicing the Orlando area. Her focus is on capturing the real moments and the real beauty of this amazing life!

I am a natural light photographer that specializes in Maternity, Birth and Newborn Photography.. I am married to my best friend and love spending as much time as I can with the family of 3 kids and 2 dachshunds, when I’m not shooting or editing. . I am self-proclaimed coffee addict, and vintage lover. I live for finding moments, that I can make extraordinary through photos.

Life is such an amazing journey and I am honored to be able to capture special memories for clients that will last a lifetime.

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wp newborns WP Newborns: a S. FL.premier studio specializing in maternity, newborn, and child portraiture, as well as family sessions- in-studio and on-location. Our style is fresh and timeless. We also enjoy creating stylized and/or life-styled sessions. We are known for our service, products, and the wonderful experiences enjoyed by our clients!

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kate laraine photography Hi, I’m Kate! Beloved wife and proud Mama of three.

I am passionate about the precious details in life, the touch of a tiny hand, the look of pride tossed between parents, the tear stained cheeks of a mother as she watches her children succeed, and strive each day to remember and capture those details. I love interior design, party planning, and iced coffee.

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Alina Renert Photography I’m a Chicago based photographer specializing in maternity, newborn and baby’s first year of life. I find such joy in being able to capture a fleeting moment. I’m a guide through every step of the way, from initial consultation to the day you see your final gallery.

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I am married to the love of my life and together we have three beautiful, happy and HEALTHY children, I am a cancer survivor, I am a mentor and the owner of my dream photography studio in the city I love. Meeting so many special people during important moments in their lives remains one of my greatest pleasures in both my photography business and in my life.

I’m Smarita, owner/artist at Smarita Vinnakota Photography based out of Bloomington, IL. I absolutely love what I do and I love growing with my clients - from bellies to babies to families. My style is often described as fun, colorful and creative. My aim is to create the kind of pictures that will make you laugh, smile or even shed a tear of joy.

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m a s s a c h u s Katrina Lawton Photography e I am a Mother, Wife and Professional Photographer. t I own a Portrait Studio in Central, Massachusetts. I shoot Studio and Natural light custom portraits. I spet cialize in Newborn, Maternity, and Children & Families. overall style is timeless with neutral tones and soft s My colors. I want your images to be stunning 20 years

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Hi, I’m Ellen, and I love babies. Photographing newborns and expectant moms makes my heart sing, and I’ve been lucky enough to do that for the past 10 years.

My style is organic, pure and stylishly simple, focusing on the baby’s beauty and the parents’ love for their new little one.

Hi! My name is Jessica and I own Le’Mae Photography. I specialize in newborn and children photography.

I’m a wife, mother of 4 and also a student midwife. I put pride into everything I do and love freezing these moments in time for my clients cherish forever. I can’t wait to capture these memories for you!

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Whenever, she does something, it is with full energy and love. Her photography is no exception. She turned her hobby into her dream profession in 2011 and hasn’t looked back since.

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I specialize in Fine Art Newborn and Maternity photography. I personally strive to make each session a positive and memorable experience, one that my clients will walk away from feeling fulfilled and cared for.

I often find it hard to describe the passion I have for photography. Not only do I truly love my job, I feel that it completes me. I have learned from and trained with some of the best newborn, maternity, and family photographers in the world.

from now. This is not to say I don’t have fun with cool props or themes. I am an artist and I always want to challenge myself.

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maternity, newborn and child studio located in Northern NJ and serves the entire tri-state area. The 2100 sq ft studio is designed with all the comforts of home, including a fully stocked nursery. Dubbed “The Baby Whisper”, her photography is called nothing short of amazing by clients everywhere.

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Amanda is a child and family Photographer telling stories through her lens. She produces images with a lifestyle flair that have been described as ethereal, soulful and touching. She holds a genuine love for capturing the moments that fill a child’s life and the connections that bind our memories together. Amanda strives to show parents all the beautiful moments that live within the walls of their home and hearts.

Specializing in newborn, family and children. I have an admiration for the art of film photography, wether using film or re-creating its effects digitally. After becoming a mother and delving into the world of all that was babies my heart knew it was finally in the right place surrounding myself with newborns, children and their families! I just love love love doing what I do.

Stephanie Willoughby is a natural light photographer who specializes in maternity, newborn, & family photography. Stephanie resides in New Jersey with her husband and three delicious babies. She is drawn to bright colors, deep tones, and pockets of light in her work and travels everywhere with her canon body and prime lenses. See more of Stephanie’s work on her

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Photography is my thing. I live it, breath it, love it! Not a day passes without me learning something new. I’m always looking to better myself. I want my photos to speak without words. I want them to show the beauty in life. Producing images for my clients is my journey, not my destination. LIFE is BEAUTIFUL! I want to show you how true that is. The best way I can do that, is through my images.

Southern Ohio studio specializing in newborn, maternity, children and family photography. We offer a 2000 square foot studio using both natural and studio light.

We carry a wide variety of props and clothing and everything you need for a top notch session experience.

We also shoot on location for clients that want an outdoor session. Owned and operated by Tamara Leach, who has been shooting for over 8 years, opened the studio in 2013 and has since then studied every aspect of newborn safety and posing. At Once Upon a Memory Portraits, you aren’t just hiring us for a photo session, but for an amazing experience!

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Jessie Anne Photography “Hello, and welcome to my passion! I am a lover of all animals,especially my two puppies.I am a devout Christian.I offer five-star service to moms,they’re newborns and they’re families in the Memphis area.I am a Memphis native, after living in several different cities coming home and becoming a Memphis area newborn photographer just feels right and with every shoot,I hope to make you comfortable, coax out your personality, and give you beautiful photographs.”

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As an on-location maternity and newborn lifestyle photographer I am honored to join families throughout San Antonio, Texas in creating artistic portraits that reveal their unique personalities. My passion is capturing fleeting memories of expanding bellies, curly newborns and growing families in their homes. A one-of-a-kind experience for each family!

Erin has been a professional photographer for over 15 years. Specializing in children and families, her style is documentary, capturing authentic moments for her clients. She enjoys showing the humor, hard work, and love that exists within a home. Erin offers hourly and Day in the Life sessions to families in the Dallas/Ft. Worth and surrounding areas.

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Photography isn’t just taking a photograph. It’s an expression of my unique style to capture those everlasting memories. I truly believe in capturing moments, emotions and minor details as they happen are what make my work unique and make the memories everlasting. I specialize in maternity, birth, newborn, children, and family portraiture. I serve El Paso and the surrounding areas!

I am a natural light portrait photographer specializing in maternity and newborn photography. I’m located in central Virginia. I am originally from New York and love any excuse to make my way back up there! I serve clients in this area as well.

I am based out of Woodbridge, Virginia, and photograph families throughout Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland. When I am not working you can find me spending time with my two boys Brayden and Landon, or enjoying a great cup of coffee with friends. We love to travel and if my plate wasn’t full enough, I also design newborn photography props collaborating with photographers worldwide.

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V I R G I N I A Little Fredericksburg Photography Hello! My name is Amy Sudbeck and I am a Professional Portrait Photographer located in Fredericksburg, Virginia specializing in Newborn, Child and Family portraits. I was born in New York City and I have settled into a beautiful life here in Fredericksburg, Virginia with my wonderful Husband, 3 Kiddos (Ages 18, 9, and 4) and two English Bulldogs that drive me crazy more often than not. If I’m not behind my camera or editing in my office I can be found at Starbucks or Wawa for fresh coffee.

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W W A A S S H H I I N N G G T T O O Stephanie Rubyor photography Brooke Drumm Photography LLC N I am a Seattle and Eastside area custom photographer N I am a professional photographer serving the greater specializing in Newborn and Maternity photography.

The ability to do what I love and share it with others is truly a blessing. With my continual training and education, I am able to provide a safe and relaxing environment, not to mention a unique and special session I create for each client.

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Seattle area. I specialize in maternity and newborn photography, and nothing brings me more joy than snuggling a beautiful, sleepy, tiny human. I have become the premier Seattle newborn photographer, photographing babies in the Pacific Northwest from the comfort of my studio in Sumner, WA. I focus on photographing newborns and their families safely, comfortably and beautifully.

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Ashly Collins PHOTOGRAPHY I am a lover of all things natural and organic, and my style is warm, earthy, filled with light, and all about connection! I photograph families, babies, pregnancy, editorial’s, and weddings. It’s my absolute joy to capture all moments, and finding beauty in the chaos of life.

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Lauren Copley is the owner and photographer at Charlee Lifestyle Photography based in Delbarton, WV. She has been in business for 3 years. Lauren’s passion is family photography with an emphasis on Maternity and Newborn photography.

Family photography is where my heart lies. I thrive in capturing those milestones in life for myself and others. I’m a mother to three beautiful children and wife to my guy of 15 years. My images of my family on our walls are what led me to tell the story of others through photography.

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new spotlight member Elite Photography I am a seasoned photographer with over 14 years of family photography experience. My style pulls from iconic elements of both the past and present, creating beautiful, lasting images of my clients and their families.

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n e w y o r k jessica elbar photography I am a studio light portrait photographer specializing in newborns, children and maternity in NYC and surrounding areas. I couldn’t be happier with the decision I made in changing careers. Sometimes we must take small jumps to make the final leap. Life isn’t about remembering days but about remembering moments. I look forward to capturing special memories that you can hold onto forever.

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