Earth Friendly Alternative To Plastic Sandwich Bags

A friend of mine saw an article about a reusable sandwich wraps recently and hurriedly ripped out the page to show me. She knew I’d be excited! You see, I really feel guilty about using plastic bags for my son’s lunch. I try to use glass and plastic containers, paper bags and a … [Read more...]

Unvaccinated Children Cause Measles Outbreak

I found this article…a little inflammatory, don’t you think? Here’s what it says: Some parents' refusal to vaccinate children seems to be behind the highest rate of measles cases reported since 1996, federal officials said Thursday. Between Jan. 1 and July 31 of this year, 131 … [Read more...]

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...]

Natural Remedies for Wasp, Yellowjacket, and Honeybee Stings

Help! I got stung! Your child runs up to you with tears and a look of pain, holding out a hand or foot to you. What do you do? … [Read more...]

Bend Over Backwards and Relieve Stress!

Pain In the Neck Got You Down? Lower Back Aching? Bend Over Backwards and Get Some Relief! Whether you stay at home as the parent, or work outside for your job, life can be stressful on a body. An important part of parenting is taking care of yourself, so that you're able to take … [Read more...]