Tips & Hints Part 3

From the Binky Patrol

http://www.binkypatrol.org/section.cfm?id=352

Here’s an idea for a quick and easy blanket that you can make.

With a piece 40 x 60 or larger, you can easily make a soft binky fast with only a pair of scissors.

This idea came to us from the Girl Scouts of Orange County.

Polar fleece goes on sale at JoAnn Fabrics at least once a month.  Take advantage of sales and coupons!

To make this blanket follow this link: http://www.binkypatrol.org/article.cfm?id=267

Re-post Baby Surprises

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Over the years I’ve known many moms who have had new kids. A new baby is always such a sweet thing. There’s such excitement and anticipation that comes with having a new child. No matter if it’s number 1 or 8, each child is a blessing.

I like doing something special for new moms. While having babies is a joy, it can also be a little stressful making sure that everything gets ready for the baby.

Here are some things that you can do for the new mothers in your life.

1.       Make them a baby blanket.

2.       Put together a new mother basket. Put in things like bath salts, tea, lotions, candles, and other things to help her to relax.

3.       Make them a baby bonnet.  They can use it for the baby’s dedication day.

4.       Offer to go over and clean house. This can be really helpful for mothers who have little kids. Cleaning house and watching kids can be a great blessing.

5.        Make them meals after the birth. While they are recovering, the meals are taken care of. 

What I've Made

I thought that I would share with you some of the projects I've made and then kept for myself. Sometimes it's good to take some time and make something just for you.

My Snuggie.

Modeled by my sister Rebekkah.

Ministry Month Challenge Day 11

Today I finished a preemie baby blanket. I love making these. They are so pretty and soft.

Getting Thanked

In February I went in to give some preemie baby blankets to my local NICU.

We walked into the waiting room to get to the nurses’ station. While we were there we met a woman who had twins in the NICU.

“Are those for the babies?” She asked looking at the blankets.

I nodded.

“That’s so great.” She responded. “I have twins in there. I never see the twins without the handmade blankets. They always look so sweet. Thank you so much.”

I was glowing by time we left.

I posted awhile back that I don’t get thanked very often. I give things away to others and many times don’t get to see the fruit of my labor.

But that afternoon, God allowed me to see the fruit. He allowed me to be thanked. It made a big difference.