The trend towards midwife assisted deliveries is growing in the United States. The rate is still not that of the world average, but the rates are increasing. Healthland Time even went so far as to call the increase a "spike". In other developed nations, midwives are routinely … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2013
Tips for Helping Your Children Give Away Old Clothes and Toys
Tips for Helping Your Children Give Away Old Clothes and Toys If your family is anything like mine, your kids' rooms are filled with stuff. Clothes, toys, books, art supplies and school projects spill out of closets and cover the floors. However, kids are often hesitant to purge … [Read more...]
Wasps, hornets, and yellow jacket solutions
I am allergic to wasps, yet we have an abundant amount of them on our property. They especially love my greenhouse, which can mean watering my starts is a treacherous adventure. When stung, I use [amazon_link id="B001EPQ7B6" target="_blank" ]Apis [/amazon_link] to lessen the … [Read more...]
Would the real Barbie please stand up?
Once upon a time, Barbie was a favorite topic of mine to bash. I have since let go of this issue. If you want to perpetuate false ideals of beauty and create self-esteem issues for your child, let her play with as many Barbies as she wants. Fortunately, there are many artists … [Read more...]
The Secret of Paradise Book Review
I always find it interesting that the idea of "paradise" usually involves a warm climate, beach, leisure, etc. My idea of paradise is a little different, but the ideals of peace and beauty are the same. The Secret of Paradise by Patricio Tamariz and Bo Rinaldi is an … [Read more...]