Pregnancy is such a joyful time, full of anticipation as you get ready for a new life coming into the world and all the happiness that surrounds it. It’s also a time of intense preparation as you seek to stay fit, deal with morning sickness, and gear up for labor. If you’re seeking a more natural pregnancy, […]

My son is only three-months old, and it’s already happened to me. Last week, as I was bouncing him up and down to soothe him, I kept looking over at a massive pile of laundry on our couch that had been waiting to be folded for about four days. I need to fold that laundry, […]

Embracing a natural lifestyle in today’s market where happy meals are celebrated and sodas are worshipped can prove to be difficult. It often means you make your own takeout and ice cream treats, your own baby wipes, and your own beauty products. This takes time and energy, but of course, is so worth the payoff […]

It’s become common knowledge that, from the moment a baby is born, breastfeeding is the best way to go over formula. There are tons of benefits for both baby and mama with breastfeeding, but breastfeeding itself is not always as easy and convenient as one may hope. From mastitis, to getting through the two week […]

When it comes to our overall health, sleep is an important factor that is often overlooked. Sometimes, our own children seem to ignore this importance as they tend to rebel against bedtime 😉 I am but a mere seven weeks in with our first child, and I can already relate to the relief parents feel […]

The beginning of a pregnancy is one of the most exciting times in life. You and your partner are elated about this new little life, and the pregnancy may be your little secret for a while until you are comfortable sharing the news. For some (ok, a lot) women, just as soon as they start […]

One of the biggest objections to eating a real food diet is the expense. We understand. The prices of some organic and grass fed food can be overwhelming (which is why we recommend authentic sources for things like grass fed beef, butter, coconut oil, and spices whose prices are reasonable and in proportion to the […]

Do you remember that big “soy-push” that began about a decade ago? It seemed that everywhere you turned, you were presented with soy milk, soy burgers, soy brownies, soy soy, etc. We were encouraged to ditch raw milk and real meat for the artificial substitutes. As one of the United States’ major cash crops, an […]

The postpartum time after delivery (also known as “the fourth trimester”) can prove to be a difficult one as a new mama adjusts to life with a newborn all the while healing from the birthing process. But being prepared for this time and having some foundation items can really make this time much easier and […]

Herbal teas can be very beneficial for babies and children when taken correctly. Herbs and herbal teas can really come in handy if your child is sick or experiencing some discomfort. If you’ve ever wondered how to use herbal teas for babies, this post is for you. Meagan details how to choose the dosage of […]