The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is my go to place for evaluating the safety of products. They are not as focused on using only natural products like I am, but this organization's main concern is health safety. Recently, EWG released their 2013 edition of the Guide to … [Read more...]
Choose Calm: Geranium Essential Oil Products by Aura Cacia
We all get stressed at times. This can be especially true when traveling. Try traveling with children... My parents took us on long road trips (over 24 hours) twice a year. I don't know how they did it. My sister and I would push the dog back and forth fighting. The Walkman … [Read more...]
Ultrasounds and Autism: Is there a connection?
During both of my pregnancies, I never had an ultrasound. My midwives and I did not see the need. I also do not have a son with autism, although he has special needs. I wrote about our reasons three years ago in a post titled "To Ultrasound or Not to Ultrasound: Reasons Vs. … [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...]
Teaching girls about their period naturally with Lunapads
When I started this blog, my kids were just toddlers. Now we are transitioning into another time of change. When I was approaching the age of menstruation, I remember being confused and frightened by what I read in books and pamphlets provided by school. They pictured women … [Read more...]
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