Inspired by a series we featured last year called Baby Essentials That Aren't, I decided to share my thoughts on the necessity of nursing bras and tops. When it came time to buying breastfeeding and baby paraphernalia, I was quite prudent with my purchases. I didn't want to acquire things I wouldn't really use or would have a short life of usage, hence I forewent the nursing bras and ... continue reading...
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Breastfeeding Advice: Don’t Buy Nursing Bras and Tops
Home Birth Equity: Stigmas, Medicaid, & Insurance
Both my children were born at home. I have several friends that are midwives. I believe all women should have access to quality home birth care if that is their choice. Yet there is a huge inequity in home birth rates largely due to stigmas, as well as Medicaid and private insurance denials. Of particular concern is the accessibility of home birth to women of low income. Image: ... continue reading...
Ate Too Much Halloween Candy? Upset Stomach? 16 Home Remedies to Set You Right
If you didn't follow the 12 Tips to Prevent Your Kids from Eating Too Much Halloween Candy, you may be dealing with Halloween Hangover at your house. Eating too much candy can wreak havoc on your kids' digestion, causing nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps. Having some home remedies for an upset stomach can save the day (or help you get through the night). Many of the ingredients can be found ... continue reading...
Baby Essentials That Aren’t, Part 3: Strollers
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...
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...
Healthy Food & Vegetarian Recipes
Quinoa Breakfast Cereal
Hello Quinoa Breakfast Cereal! Time to be my next breakfast obsession. While breakfast is probably my favorite meal of the day, I absolutely cannot eat it first thing in the morning without feeling sick (I'm reeeaaallly not a morning ... continue reading...
Vegan Sushi with Sesame-Ginger Tofu
Sushi, sushi, oh vegan sushi. This is some of the best vegan sushi I have ever had, let alone made. I love vegan sushi. It definitely is one of my top 5 favorite foods, and that is saying a lot because I have A LOT of favorite ... continue reading...
Blackberry-Mango-Peach Nice Cream Bowl
This Blackberry-Mango-Peach Nice Cream Bowl is a delicious and healthy breakfast, snack, or dessert. It is the easiest ice cream I have ever heard of, and vegans and non-vegans alike can enjoy this cool treat. I ... continue reading...
Quinoa Coconut Granola
This granola is delicious. It has a deep nutty flavor, with chunks of almonds and berries. Store-bought granola is full of added oils and sugars, changing your healthy breakfast to a sugar crash waiting to happen. Not with ... continue reading...
