Love that this conversation is going on over at Doula-la. I wish more people in the breastfeeding community acknowledged that you can’t eat whatever you want and your body magically makes perfect milk. The quality of food you put in your body is the quality of milk you make for your baby. Women don’t like to talk about this because they are afraid it will make women give up on breastfeeding. That is just crazy to me. This fact is what inspired me to eat better! Let’s give moms more credit and tell them the truth.
I have been working on a beef stock post for a little bit, but for now check out this post, she has a ton of information. Beef stock is a little tricker than chicken stock, but still pretty easy.
I made a confession on Facebook the other week that I like rap and hip hop (I was specifically talking about how the song INDEPENDENT by Webbie is one of my favorite songs). Anyhoo, I also really like Beyonce too. Her new song is out of this world.
Great post about how to talk to your kids about tricky people (not strangers, but tricky people). Made me feel better after reading it because it gave me some solid tips and tools.
Just discovered this super cute little vintage esty shop. She has vintage Lilly Pulitzer!
I did another cooking segment on WCTV this week, I cooked up my grain free, eggplant parmesan. They asked me to be a regular, so every other Wednesday you will see my mug on TV cooking something yummy and healthy!
Tea Collection’s Fall clothes are out! I am in love with this dress they sent me. I am a dork and wore this dress to match the eggplants.
Back To School baby! Penelope started preschool 5 days a week this year. I am so excited to have so much time to work on my business and write. And I feel so blessed that Penelope is one of those kids who runs into her classroom and doesn’t even want a hug or a kiss.
Best Target dollar bin find to date. I am going to use these to hold party favors for Penelope’s Ballerina Party. The cuteness will be over the top. Can’t wait!!!
**GIVEAWAY**
It’s giveaway time! I have a great giveaway from IMO Camera Strap, a very stylish camera strap shop on Etsy. They sent me this one and I love it. Very sturdy, well made and super cute. My husband complained that it looked a little girly and reminded me that it is not just my camera, that we share it. But I just shrugged him off like a good wife.
To enter the giveaway, give IMO Camera Strap a like over on Facebook and comment below telling me you did.
On top of the giveaway, they are offering a 50% discount for MBL readers!! Just visit www.imostrap.com and use the code mamababy. Coupon is only valid from August 27 to September 3rd.
I will pick (via Random.org) a winner on August 27th.
Have a great weekend!

















LOVE the camera straps!!
Liked the IMO FB page. I’m going to have to add this to my Christmas wish list.
I liked their page and I LOVE their strap!
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although the link you provided to their FB page appears to be broken…
) I didn’t have too much trouble finding it myself! https://www.facebook.com/iMoCameraStrap
I like them on Facebook!
FYI…the link to FB doesn’t work. And earlier today, your post was missing most of the content I see now. Just thought you might want to know in case others will miss this post! Love your blog!
I liked them on Facebook. At least I think I got the right company (your link wasn’t working). It was for !mo Camera Straps but the logo looked the same.
Congrats Kate!
liked on fb
Super cute! I liked them on FB
Liked on fbook. Cute cute straps. If I don’t win, I am totally using that coupon for the rainbow strap!
I liked them! I love all these camera straps & can’t wait to get one (if I don’t win one I’m excited I get to use the 50% off)!
Liked them!!
Liked it (page,) LOVE IT! (strap,) want to win (more of
) it!!!
I like them on fb…so cute!
oooh, I liked them! (and I will take on that coupon code assuming I don’t win… which I hope I do :p)
I liked their page! Those straps are adorable!!
I love all the camera straps.
I “liked” them on Facebook. Would love to make my camera more stylish !
I liked them on Facebook. Straps are super cute.
Loving rap and hip hop is my dirty little secret too. No one would ever suspect this Toyota Highlander driving, mom of two of having a full collection of Lil’ Wayne on my iTunes.
I also love that camera strap and check out their FB page.
I liked them on Facebook.
I liked them on Facebook! (:
Liked them.
Liked them on fb! Love the camera straps. Just what ive been looking for!
I liked them!
Liked the facebook page and love the straps. Great gift idea too!
Looove these straps! I liked their page!
i liked them!