Pregnancy & Prenatal Care: What Options I Choose

Pregnancy and prenatal care and testing- what I refuse and what I agree to

I’ve gotten several questions lately about the various tests and procedures that come with pregnancy and birth and what I choose. These are topics that I researched extensively when I was expecting my first and have continued to research throughout my pregnancies, so I have shared my opinions and research below. I’ve also written in [...]

How I Avoided Morning Sickness

How I Avoided Morning Sickness-tips and tricks

This pregnancy (my fifth) has been my absolute easiest by far! My pregnancies had been getting easier as I’ve learned more about health and real food, but this one was a surprising difference! So much so, in fact, that I was really glad to hear a heart beat to make sure I was indeed pregnant. [...]

A Typical Day…

sweet potatoes

I try not to write about myself much, but I’ve gotten several requests for a post about what a typical day looks like for me and how I fit all the things I suggest into a day. In reality, there is no “typical” day at our house with four kids, but this is what I [...]

Get Your Kids On Board: Mini Challenge

How to get your kids on board with healthy eating and living

So you’re ready to make some healthy changes for your family. You’ve meal planned, bought supplements, gotten rid of the toxins, and are ready to make changes. In your mind, you see your family eating healthy foods, feeling better, and everyone is happy…. Then you make your first healthy meal and your kids revolt… Sound [...]

7 Natural Baby Care Recipes

All natural homemade baby skin care recipes

I love using natural products for all of my personal care, cleaning and household needs, but if you’re not ready to jump on the DIY deodorant and toothpaste bandwagon just yet, at least consider using all natural products on your kids! Most kids are exposed to a scary number of chemicals on a daily basis, [...]

Healthy and Natural Gift Ideas for Mom

natural healthy mothers day gifts

As Mother’s Day approached, I’ve gotten several requests from husbands of a few readers for Mother’s Day gift ideas when regular chocolate won’t cut it anymore. I’ve compiled a list of some of the things I’d want to get (hint-hint honey) and feel free to add your favorites in the comments! Some of these are [...]

9 Easy Ways to Boost Your Child’s Health

nine easy ways to boost your child's health

As parents we know how tough it is when little ones are suffering from illness or discomfort (or when they don’t sleep well!!). Fortunately, there are some (rather unexpected) things you can do to boost your child’s health (and they are easy to do!). 1. Throw Some Salt in the Tub Due to depleted soil [...]