Is Maternal Weight the Key to Preventing Childhood Obesity?

Before I conceived both of my children, I was at the peak of my physical health. I was hiking and practicing yoga daily, as well as eating an organic vegetarian diet. As my belly grew, these practices (except for the organic diet) began to wane; however, I still made an effort … [Read more...]

Kids Vegetarian Cooking: Organic Button Cupcakes

Ever since my daughter was a toddler, she has been interested in cooking. Now that she is seven-years-old, I decided it was time for her to give it a go in the kitchen with her own cookbook. My daughter's source of inspiration: Honest Pretzels, a cookbook for children written … [Read more...]

Kid-Friendly, Organic, Vegetarian Recipes: Wild Berry Crisp

It's August, and the wild berries are ripening here in Northern California. Blackberries are the most abundant wild fruit here, and even though they are an invasive, non-native species, they sure offer a nice late summer treat. One of my favorite berry recipes, whether made … [Read more...]

Solving the Milk Crisis Part Deux with Lactate Support from Gaia Herbs

I must have cursed myself because after writing my original post, Solving the Milk Crisis During Breastfeeding, I went through a milk crisis of my own. Whereas before I had strong milk ejection to the point my newborn was choking on my milk; it was slowly dwindling down during … [Read more...]

Mother's Milk: Belly Fish Breast Pillow Offers Privacy During Public Nursing and Travel

I came across the Belly Fish Breast Pillow quite accidentally. I clicked on the link above my personal gmail account because I WAS in search of nursing cover. We had mastered the breastfeeding but I was still uncomfortable about nursing in public. The backseat of our car was … [Read more...]