Bringing a new child into the world is such an exciting feat. A woman spends the nine months of her pregnancy preparing for the birth of her baby: physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. A mom who is planning for a natural birth has probably been utilizing her labor aides and including immediate skin-to-skin contact in […]
Apple Pie Pancakes
In the neighborhood where I spent my childhood, we would have a big block party every year on the 4th of July. One year, I remember approaching a table that was full of apple pies. They were all sorts of kinds and shapes and sizes, and I remember being very impressed, even as a 9 […]
3 Ingredient Nut Butter Cookies
Want to know my weakness? Cookies. All the cookies. I am unable to resist a fresh batch of warm chocolate chip cookies, the sweetness of chewy molasses cookies, or the indescribable ice cream cookie dough sandwich. So it’s a wonderful thing that there are so many great recipes out there for cookies that are more […]
5 Birth Interventions to Refuse
There is a lot of preparation during the time of pregnancy. Besides decorating the nursery, folding blankets, and mentally preparing for the new addition, you’re also conquering morning sickness, ensuring you eat a nutritious diet, and planning for labor. As part of your preparation, it’s good to be informed about what typically goes on during […]
DIY Glass and Stainless Steel Cleaner
Any chance I have to make my own simple, natural, and homemade household cleaners, I jump on it. I find that making my own staple cleaners like anti-mold spray, toilet cleaner, or floor cleaner saves me time, money, and of course health because I’m avoiding toxins found in most store-bought cleaners. This DIY glass and stainless […]
Discipline for a Four Year Old
Just when you’ve conquered labor, survived the postpartum period, and mastered the whole cloth-diapering thing, you blink and your little baby is suddenly a toddler and a budding kid. You might be wondering how your little baby grew up so quickly, and wondering how on earth to parent and discipline someone who can now speak back […]
Potted Cheddar with Bacon and Shallots
A good dip is a fantastic staple for a classy dinner party you’re hosting or a Tuesday afternoon when your kids are hangry (you know, hungry and angry) and you’re desperate to shove something in their mouths to calm the beast. We love serving guacamole with homemade tortilla chips and yogurt cream cheese dip with […]
Is a Vegan Diet Healthy?
You know that, around here, we are big fans of meat. We love a good steak dinner, and we put bacon on pretty much everything (we even love bacon jam, for goodness sake!). We’re also champions of a veggie-rich diet, locally sourced produce, and kicking out the processed foods. Mant other people claim to have […]
DIY Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub
If you can’t get enough pumpkin through pumpkin spice ice cream, pumpkin raisin muffins, and pumpkin chocolate chips cookies, you now have the option of pumpkin-spicing your skin 😉 This DIY pumpkin spice sugar scrub is a great source of vitamin E because of the pumpkin, and is made with honey, vanilla, and other yummy […]
Fig and Coconut Dessert Sushi
I am a big fan of Asian food. In high school, I would make my weekly trips to the local Chinese buffet (which now makes me cringe!) and I still love the occasional platter of fresh sushi. I love the flavors, textures, and construction of the cuisine. Thankfully, there are great real food recipes that […]
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