Health/Wellness

Keep Calm and Hire a Doula

She is not a friend. She is not a healthcare provider. She is a mother figure of the most ancient kind. Her life experience empowers you. She is a reassuring presence who will always listen to you and support you in your chosen path. She will remind you of those choices, and the reason you […]

Baby’s Getting Teeth? You Need …

That’s right. If your baby is teething I’m hear to tell you that they need a necklace. But not just any necklace, one made from Baltic amber. And no, I’m not crazy. Although my mama smirks at me in a “this sounds awfully fishy to me” way whenever I pull out my kiddos “jewelry”. So, […]

Hello 2013

Well hello there middle of January! How did we already find ourselves here? Slow start on the 2013 resolutions I suppose. Oops. Regardless, to keep myself accountable, here’s the list. Plan Max a special birthday. I know things between my first and second child will never be equal, but I’m doing my best to make […]

Toddler Eats | GreenPaxx Review

Toddler Eats is a fun little series where I dive head first into the facts, figures, and tricks of feeding a toddler. I’ll also be including quite a few recipe ideas specifically for our little sweethearts – ranging from the baby-led weaning stage through preschool. If you have a recipe (with photos) you’d like to […]

Toddler Eats | FunBites Pack for Bento-Style Bites Review & Giveaway with NPN

For this edition of Toddler Eats I’m excited to host a joint giveaway with Natural Parents Network where I volunteer as a monthly author. Read on for details! – – – – – This is a joint giveaway with That Mama Gretchen and Natural Parents Network. You may enter at one site only. Please find […]

It’s a Pink Party!

Did you know it’s national breast cancer awareness month? I remember when I first became aware of breast cancer. It was in the mid-90s and a close family friend was diagnosed. I remember many aspects of her treatment … her tears, the journey towards recovery, and the fear I was left with. It seemed like […]

{GUEST POST} Relief from Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Kari and I met in college and proceeded to become wonderful friends – we spent countless hours working together on business projects and if I know anything about Kari, it’s that she is a beautiful spirit and a steadfast researcher. Her story doesn’t surprise me one bit and I know that her research will be […]

{GUEST POST} Toddler Eats | A Balanced Diet

{GUEST POST} Journey Back to Health

Today, Jenny is sharing a fabulous story and a mountain of amazing information! Grab your pens and pencils and take note – you won’t want to miss a thing she has to say! I’m in complete awe of Jenny’s journey towards wellness and you will be too. It’s a true inspiration to read about what […]

Toddler Eats | Slurp It!

The Anatomy of a Nursing Basket

This summer I shared The Anatomy of a Nursing Basket with the sweet Bridget of Being Frugal and Making It Work. During the month of July she hosted a Baby Shower Gift Guide, um … spectacular! Definitely check out Bridget’s blog for fantastic reviews and giveaways, you won’t be disappointed. – – – – – […]