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Tips and resources to help moms create healthy lifestyles for their families through natural pregnancy and birth, positive parenting and natural living.
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With 6 kids, multiple business ventures, and an indoor plant obsession, it’s easy for things to pile up around the house. Amidst the holiday season gift-giving these gifts can lead…
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What is it about a Christmas stocking? Old or young, waking up on Christmas morning to a stocking lumpy with little surprises has its own special joy. These healthy stocking…
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For many of us, Christmas time means a little more time with family and a break from school. We do an adventure points system over summer break, but I wanted…
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It’s really common to have a baby shower for new parents. And while baby shower gifts and a new baby are always exciting, let’s not forget about the mom to…
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If you looked at my bathroom countertops, you’d see them littered with natural skincare products. While there are plenty of healthy, natural products on the market now, I still like…
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As Mother’s Day approaches, I’ve gotten several requests for gift ideas for Mom. Sometimes regular chocolate doesn’t cut it anymore! I’ve compiled a list of some things I’d want to…
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When I first became a mom, I started to question the ingredients in everything I put on my baby. Unfortunately, there weren’t good answers to most of my questions. One…
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As with most things in life, I approach parenting 6 kids with a bit of a different style. I’ve been known to wash my hair with mud, and brush my…
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I know I might sound unromantic, but something in me rebels against commercialized holidays (like Valentine’s Day). You won’t find me buying heart-shaped boxes of candy or flowers that will…
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In case you’re wondering if you’ve got the right blog, never fear… no, I don’t think there’s such a thing as healthy candy! By “healthy” I mean “better than the…
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The postpartum period can bring both highs and lows as you adapt to having a long-anticipated new baby join the family. As an experienced mom and doula, I have a…
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Breastfeeding comes with its fair share of challenges. From sore nipples to late-night feeds (and plenty of baby cuddles!). If you notice breast pain, flu-like symptoms, and blocked milk ducts…
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With my first child, I was prepared for pregnancy to be uncomfortable at times. I expected labor and delivery to be intense. I figured I’d be emotional after having a baby.…
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I’ve shared my homemade baby care recipes before but I get a lot of questions about natural diaper rash cream variations. After playing around with some recipes I’ve found one…
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Whether you’re a first-time mother or are expecting your third (or tenth!) sleeping when pregnant can be a challenge. Not only is it difficult to get comfortable, but other things…
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I’ve always thought that after labor, women should be able to look forward to a nice quiet vacation and recovery time. Instead, we get a precious baby and the lack…
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If we aren’t careful, Christmas can quickly become a time of worrying about what we get and losing sight of what’s important. Spending time with loved ones, sharing gratitude, giving…
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Pregnancy is a time of our lives when we ask a lot from our bodies. Not only are we supporting ourselves but we’re growing a baby! (Never mind the energy…
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When I was expecting my third baby I found out my little one was breech. I was planning a natural home birth, so it became a high priority to get baby to rotate.…
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While homeschooling looks a little different these days for our family, the Montessori approach still influences our home. Maybe you’re looking into a Montessori school or you just want to…
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Natural birth has gotten a lot more popular in recent years. And hypnobirthing is something that women (even celebrities and Duchesses) have used during labor. No, it’s not the same…
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Valentine’s is a day for showing others how much we love them, and that often involves Valentine’s Day cards and crafts. This is a great time to pull out the…
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Imagine a world where kids happily keep themselves busy and learning while doing activities that they love and learning math at the same time. A place where kids compete in a…
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There’s something magical about the idea of a fairy garden. It can be just as much fun to plan as a butterfly garden and there are so many possibilities. Here’s…