Find Joy in the Little Things
Welcome! My name is Gabby, and I’m a mom of two, a registered nurse (RN), an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and a baby nerd with additional degrees in psychology and human development. It’s nice to meet you!
Mom Makes Joy began in 2013 as a lifestyle blog, and briefly evolved into a parenting-focused “mommy blog” in 2017. Now, it’s an eclectic space where I share my knowledge, interests, and crafty projects—a little bit of everything that sparks joy in life. Thanks for stopping by!
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DIY Bath & Body
DIY Edible “Mud” Mask
Almond Oatmeal Goat’s Milk Soap
DIY Peppermint Cocoa Lip Balm
How To Make An Oatmeal Face Mask
Jasmine Dead Sea Salt Soap & Body Scrub
Orange Zest Lemon Soap Tutorial
Sweet Coconut Exfoliating Soap Bars
Rustic Hazelnut Coffee Soap (With Rebatch Soap Base)
Food & Recipes
Parmesan Zucchini Crisps – An Easy Appetizer
How To Make Homemade Restaurant-Style Salsa
Easy Baked Parmesan Wonton Chips
Oriental Ramen Noodle Cabbage Salad
How To Make Moroccan Preserved Lemons
How to Can Small Batch Jam
Easy Onion Herb Focaccia Bread
Caramel Spiced Apple Cider
Motherhood
How To Create a Minimalist Homeschool Preschool
Common Strategies To AVOID When Teaching Little Kids How To Clean
How to Keep the House Clean with Small Kids (Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers)
How To Gently Help Your Toddler Sleep Alone
How to Be a Better Parent: 6 Assumptions We Must Avoid
Why We Never Sleep Trained (Even Though “Experts” Said We Should)
How to Get A Picky Eater to Try New Foods (3 Clever Tricks)
