Fearing in utero radiation risks when I was pregnant with my first child, I would not go near a microwave. We didn't own one at home, but at work, I was afraid of the radiation it gave off. The truth is we are surrounded by radiation. From cell phones to wifi to electric lines to Bluetooth, our bodies are constantly bombarded. Remember Fukushima? Although the radiation from ... continue reading...
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Baby Essentials That Aren’t, Part 7: Baby Food
Open any pregnancy or baby book, and you'll find that list: the baby essentials, the things you absolutely cannot live without. While many accessories are easily recognized as frivolous, certain items are truly indispensable: the basic necessities for life with a baby. Or are they? In this weekly series, we'll be looking at several baby essentials that really aren't. They may be ... 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...
5 Reasons to Switch From Plastic Straws to Glass Straws
Kids like straws, and it is actually good for their oral motor development and speech articulation to use them. As a green parent, I hate plastic straws. They can't be recycled, they are used one time, and they are a waste of resources. I have purchased the thicker plastic kind before and attempted to wash them, but it is impossible to get them entirely clean. I can only imagine ... continue reading...
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...
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...
