My children love balloons. When I was first potty training my daughter I tried the sticker chart and the potty songs and videos, but nothing worked. A few months later I tried balloons as rewards. Before long our whole house was full of balloons and our daughter was using the potty on her own. This was before I learned the dangers of balloons. When my son turned one I brought him to a ... continue reading...
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5 Natural Remedies for Cradle Cap (Seborrheic Dermatitis)
As I have stated before, I don't think cradle cap is a big deal, but it sure does bother the grandparents. My experience was the more I removed it, the more it came back on my baby's head. Cradle cap is officially called seborrheic dermatitis, and adults, such as myself, suffer from it as well. Seborrheic dermatitis in infants, also called cradle cap, is a harmless, temporary condition. ... continue reading...
Delayed Cord Clamping Improves Social & Fine Motor Skills
Could delayed cord clamping at birth help your four-year-old's social and fine motor skills? Photo credit: Herkie via Foter.com / CC BY-SA The Umbilical Cord The umbilical cord is the lifeline of a fetus in the womb. It delivers oxygen, nutrients, and antibodies from the mother's placenta to the baby. It also removes waste and deoxygenated ... continue reading...
Sand And Sky Mask Review: Detox, Purify, & Brighten Your Skin Naturally
Why detox your skin? Your skin is the largest organ of your body. Healthy skin is important in maintaining proper overall health, yet it is often overlooked when it comes to detoxification. Detox cleanses and teas are popular, but the skin is rarely treated. Our facial skin is always exposed to pollution and the elements causing premature aging and a dull, lackluster ... continue reading...
5 Natural Remedies for Ear Infections (Acute Otitis Media)
I woke up last night with an earache. It is only the third one I have ever had in my life. There is inflammation and the pain is mild, which makes my ear infection perfect for natural remedies. WebMd describes an ear infection as: Ear infections (acute otitis media) occur in the space behind the eardrum, which is called the middle ear. Ear infections are more likely to occur after ... continue reading...
Healthy Food & Vegetarian Recipes
Summer Rolls With Peanut-Ginger Sauce
The perfect summertime snack or appetizer, these fresh vegan summer rolls pair perfectly with this creamy sweet and salty Thai-style peanut sauce. And, these are incredibly versatile so you can adapt the recipe to use ingredients you already ... continue reading...
Maple Lavender Blackberry Scones
"Whole wheat, maple sweetened, vegan, lavender-blackberry scones!" Whaaaaat! Now that is a long title. And, it doesn't even do them justice. These vegan lavender blackberry scones are amazing. They make for a fast and healthy treat ... continue reading...
Zoodles With Cherry Tomatoes and Pine Nuts
In my corner of the world, summer means two things; the sun is toasty and zucchini is dirt cheap. Or, in my case, the zucchini plants are spitting out fruits at a rate we can barely keep up with. When it's hot out the last thing I want to ... continue reading...
Lemon Blackberry Hibiscus Sun Tea
What could be better on a warm day than a cold, refreshing glass of gorgeously colored lemon blackberry hibiscus sun tea? Not much, in my humble opinion. Sun tea is considered to have many benefits, from the fact that you don't ... continue reading...
