Want to know why I drink coffee? | #coffee #booskerdoo
Most people drink coffee because it perks them up. Some people drink coffee because it warms them up. Many people drink coffee because that's just the thing to do when you have nothing else to do. Do you want to know why I drink coffee? I come from a family of avid coffee drinkers. serious coffee drinkers. We're not talking froo-froo coffee, either. We're talking straight up black, hot coffee like those from a Coffee Van. Growing up, my parents would polish off two pots of coffee in a day, no problem. We joke, because my dad is the only…
Does it really save money to rent LEGO Sets? | #lego #legos
So I just got an email with an offer for this site that is basically a Netflix-like LEGO service. It's called Pleygo. You choose a plan, pay their price, choose your sets, and they ship you the LEGOs. You play with them as long as you want, put them back in a ziplock bag that they send you, throw it into the pre-labeled return shipping box, and start all over. Good idea, right? Wait, what? Sure, your house is decluttered, but are you really saving money? FAN - Get small/medium sets - $15/month, free shipping SUPERFAN - Get small/medium/large sets…
PREMAMA® Essentials Prenatal Drink Mix Review & Giveaway (11/7) | #pregnancy
As a doula, one of the most common early pregnancy complaints that I hear (aside of just being flat out tired all the time) is that moms hate taking prenatal vitamins because they make them sick in some form or fashion. Whether it's heightened morning sickness or constipation, sometimes, prenatal vitamins seem like they're doing more harm than good, and many pregnant women just stop taking them - which is simple unacceptable. On the flip side, nursing moms usually drop the prenatal vitamins after the baby is born, but they're so important to help establish a healthy breastmilk supply. (Side…
Dreaming of a Keurig – I want to #BrewtheLove, too! | #coffee
Confession time. Jealousy has hit the Johnston household pretty hard lately. Well, it's hit me, anyway. I know we're not supposed to be jealous of other people's belongings - but I am! In the past week, I have seen the name Keurig pop up in my Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, Email, RSS, StumbleUpon, and Pinterest feeds approximately 4,587 times. The good news they're really hot and popular right now and they make a lot of people happy, happy, happy. The bad news I don't have one, and that leaves me envious and Dreaming of a Keurig. I can't function without coffee. …
Making the Switch: 5 Green Baby Needs | #ecofriendly #green
Whether you're a seasoned child rearing veteran or a new parent, you quickly realize that babies are a demanding group. Not only do baby needs get costly, they also can create excessive unsustainable waste. Try opting for these five environmentally friendly options. You'll feel good knowing you're not introducing harmful chemicals to your new baby, while also taking care of the environment. Cloth or Biodegradable Wipes Image via Flickr Andromedae Baby wipes can sit in landfills without degrading for several hundred years. It is estimated that parents use about 5,000 wipes per baby. If you're not ready to make the switch to…
So you want to be a doula? #doula
So, you've decided you want to be a doula? That's great! Now what? You ask. What is a doula? A doula is a professional, experienced, and trained non-medical assistant who provides physical, emotional and informed choice support in prenatal care and support, during childbirth and during the postpartum period. A birth doula offers continuous care for labor in many settings, to include homebirth, birth center and hospital birth. Ask yourself why? Did you go to your sister's birth and decided, "Oh this I want to do this!" Is your friend a doula, and you want to join the cool kids,…
Big Latch on Houston was a SUCCESS! #latchonhouston13
We did it! We set a record for the most babies latched on in the WORLD and we had a great turn out for the Big Latch On Houston 2013! This year, the new Big Latch On World Record has a whopping number of 14,536 babies latched on over a span of two days! The largest Houston location had 104 babies latched on (this included three tandem nursers!), and we had over 300 people in and our of our 20 vendor Natural Parenting Expo throughout the day! Then, came in handy during our Houston visit for finding the best places…
Ways to Ensure Your College Student’s Safety Away From Home
Looking back, it seems like minutes and not years since you drove your children to their first days of school. Now, they're high school graduates and off to pursue their own goals and dreams. Your children may not be under your roof each night, but there are still ways to keep them safe without intruding on their privacy. Have Honest Discussions Image via Flickr by neeraj_sharma685 Some parents steer clear of sensitive topics like drugs, sex, alcohol, and other dangerous behaviors. Be open and honest with your children, and let them know you're aware of what they face today. Teach them…
Back to School Style with Old Navy | #myONstyle
We spend three quarters of the year waiting for school to be out so that our kiddos can be free of homework, after school activities, late nights, and early mornings, and we spend three LONG months of the year waiting on the first day of school to roll back around! The only thing that I dread about back to school, now that I have three in school, is the cost of clothes! With Old Navy, my kids get great quality clothes at awesome prices! This is a great Mix-and-Match outfit for Hawk! He can wear one shirt or the other…
Add DulcoEase® Pink™ to your PostPartum Toolkit! #DulcoEasePink
As a birth doula, one of the most common questions I run into after a mom has her baby is, "How hard is it going to be for me you GO to the bathroom?" I either provide my clients with, or give them a list of items that I recommend for their postpartum period! Along with Mother's Milk Tea, frozen peri pads, and sitz bath for new moms, I recommend adding DulcoEase® Pink™ for their new mom's toolkit! In the hospital (and often in birth centers or at home if needed), new moms are usually given some type of stool…