A Natural Birth! Seamus's Story

A note: This post kicks off a series of natural birth stories. My story starts back in 2006. I have a history of miscarriage. I had two early losses before giving birth to Noah, but for some reason had thought it would not happen again. We decided to start trying for … [Read more...]

5 Green Products: FairyTale Organic Plush to Sniffle Buddies

1. FairyTale Knit Collection Organic Plus Available from Essere Organics, this adorable collection of organic plush is truly natural. Made from certified organic cotton and an eco-friendly natural dye process, these are toys you will not worry about harming your child, besides … [Read more...]

ABC Dubs Breastfeeding Toddlers “Extreme”

If you are a mom that has breastfed your child past the standard norm in the US, then you are an "extreme" breastfeeder. Get those boobies ready for the X Games! Seriously though, when most of the world breastfeeds their children way beyond infancy, why would the mainstream … [Read more...]

Got Hope? Obama's FDA Finally Decides to Study BPA

Concerned consumers have known for a long time that Bisphenol-A (BPA) is bad stuff. From heart disease to erectile dysfunction, researchers have linked BPA to a whole host of problems, but the Bush administration assured Americans this chemical was safe. President Obama is not … [Read more...]

5 Green Products: Organic Baby Powder to Holistic Moms Network Cookbook

1. Naturity Organic Baby Massage Oil and Baby Powder I've never discovered organic baby powder before, and although I didn't use talc on my babies, I do use baby powder in stinky kids' shoes sometimes. Actually, Naturity's organic baby powder is not made from talc, but its main … [Read more...]