Voots Review – Veggie Fruit Tarts Supplements | #review #fruits #veggies
My kiddos love to take their vitamins. They don't care if they are gummies, the hard chewable characters, or in the shape of circular tarts. They love it. When we run out, they're not happy campers! In addition to (not as a replacement for) their vitamins, they have found a love for Voots Veggie-Fruit Tarts which helps provide more vitamin C to go along with their regular fruit and veggie eating habits. Although they're tasty for kiddos, teenagers and adults can enjoy them as well. With Voots® supplements, your kids can get the Vitamin C antioxidant power of 3 servings…
Chemicals in Cord Blood and Breastmilk? Wow! | #HealthyBaby
It is no secret that I do my part to give my kiddos a healthy start to life. I birth naturally, I breastfeed, I use cloth diapers, among many other things. But do you know that even the healthy choices that we make still pose risks beyond face value? What are you doing to decrease chemical exposure in your home? Have you ever thought about the things in life that don't necessarily cancel each other out but prove less effective for our common goal of being healthy? Pregnancy and Birth Families who chose to birth naturally and delay or not…
Car Seat Safety over Convenience | #carseat #safety #kids
If you've scrolled around Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest for any amount of time, you're likely to have seen it. There is always someone who posts a photo of their child in a car seat, buckled in wrong, or not tight enough, or sitting funky, or not in a car seat at all. Then it happens. The post goes viral, the photo gets shared, screen printed, and ridiculed from here to eternity! I like to call the mamas who jump on other mamas for not having their child properly restrained "car seat nazis". And sometimes, I'm part of that crowd.…
Benefits of Clary Sage Essential Oil | #birth #doula #essentialoils #natural
I'm pretty sure I haven't even talked about the benefits of one of my favorite oils, here on my blog. Have you ever heard of Clary Sage? Chances are, you haven't, unless you've had a natural (or medicated, for that matter) childbirth with a doula or a midwife. Clary Sage is one of my favorite oils for several reasons. Aside from the fact that I absolutely love the deep, earthy aroma, it has several therapeutic properties as well. I've used Clary Sage at several births, and I'm always amazed at how it does it's job beautifully! It turned me into…
I am Queen Amidoula! | #doula #starwars #birthgeek #birth
Yesterday, after having a conversation with one of my beautiful friends from high school who is about to have her second baby, I posted this on Facebook: I love that my friends from high school (and even Jr. High) come to me now with pregnancy, birth, and baby questions! Makes me feel accomplished. A few minutes later, a blogger friend, Sheila from That's because you are queen Amidoula! She knows me well! But, now, I have this image in my head of me as Queen Amidala holding a new baby! So, here goes! This is what you get when Star…
6 Activities the Whole Family is Sure to Enjoy | #family #summer #kids
If your kids groan over "family time," don't take it as an insult. Instead, take it as a sign that you need to ramp up your creativity and try some new experiences together. For instance, if you have space in your home, you may consider getting a pool table from a Pool table delivery company. Here are some more activities that will get everyone in on the fun. Camping at Home Image via Flickr by Chris Penny You don't have to pack up the car and head for the wilderness to have a bit of a camping trip. Pitch a…
Awesome Pop-Culture Retro Tank Tops | #retro #popculture #atari #geek
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Preparing for the Summer: 7 Ways To Stay Cool | #summer #hot #weather
Summer is coming, and with it comes the overwhelming heat of the season. Keep yourself cool using these proven methods, such as investing in a reliable air conditioner. Keep It Cool Indoors Image via Houses can become stuffy and hot if people aren't careful. Here are some tips to stay cool inside. Open Windows & Doors at Night As soon as the temperature outdoors is cooler than inside you should utilize that free fresh air. Open all of your screened windows and doors to create a natural cross breeze inside. The warm, stuffy air of the day will be blown…
4 Ways to Keep Your Family Out of Harm’s Way | #family #safety
We don't live in a movie. We don't have amazing superpowers. There isn't a vigilante who will swoop in at the first sign of danger and save us all. It's in our hands to keep our family out of harm's way. With that priority in mind, there are a number of steps we can take to prevent and eliminate the dangers that can befall our loved ones. Keep Home Dangers Away From Children Image via Flickr by itsjed According to the National Safety Council, approximately 245 unintentional injuries occur in homes and communities daily, many of which require imaging technology…