Why are you attending The Big Latch On? #LatchOnHouston13 #houston
The Big Latch On is this weekend, and the Houston area locations are being held on Saturday, August 3rd. This year, we decided to attach The Big Latch On to Houston's first annual Natural Parenting Expo! As part of the registration, participants were asked the following question: The Big Latch On was created to help bring local awareness to the benefits of breastfeeding as well as to bring the breastfeeding community together for support and education. What are you hoping to get out of this event? Here are some of their awesome answers! has been breastfeeding for 9 months -…
Houston Natural Parenting Expo featuring The Big Latch On 2013 #LatchOnHouston13
It's almost that time! World Breastfeeding Week is right around the corner, and to kick it off, there are currently 612 locations registered in 21 countries for The Big Latch On! Houston is changing things up a bit, as LML Events is excited to bring you the first annual Houston Natural Parenting Expo featuring the Big Latch On! The Natural Parenting Expo will have booths with lots of awesome goodies and information from the following businesses: Baby's Breastie Woodland Babies Heather's Lactation Cookies and More AcroKids Academy Plum Cheeky Mindful Wellness A Sacred Journey Midwifery Services Embrace Life Doula Services…
Sprout Organic Toddler Snacks Review & #Giveaway | #organic #sproutfoods
If you haven't picked up the Sprout Toddler Snacks for your little one, I would like to encourage you to! For the past few weeks, we've hard a hard time getting Jett to eat much more than just breastmillk, so it was a breath of fresh air when he not only loved the snacks, but he wanted more! Sprout Organic Toddler Snacks come in Yogurt Bites and Crispy Chews and in several different flavors from raspberry to mango to banana! Jett's favorite are the Crispy Chews Purple Berry with Carrot! I like that they're easy to take with us, and…
6 Tips for Parents with Children That Struggle with School #kids #school
When the school day is over, most good parents will do their best to help their children successfully complete homework assignments. This doesn’t mean your children won’t occasionally struggle to get it done, however. Keep these six tips in mind when your child is having a hard time completing school work at home, especially if they're looking forward to enrolling at St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar School. Remain Calm Image via Flickr by SiSterPhotograPher Because children are going to get frustrated from time to time with school work, it's important to remain calm when they do. Feeding into their frustration and…
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…
I’m going to Gatorland – AGAIN! | Gatorland Orlando, Florida #florida #travel
I'm going to Gatorland, again, and I couldn't be happier!! The last time I went to Gatorland in Orlando, I had so much fun, that I knew that the next time I headed back to Orlando, it would be the number one place I wanted to visit! Well, as you've guessed, we're going back this summer, and I can't wait to take my kiddos! They are going to have an absolute blast! One of the things that I love about Gatorland is that there is so much to do, you can spend the entire day with your family. There are…
Flats Challenge 2013: Day 7 – I SURVIVED! – #flatschallenge #clothdiapers
Day seven of the Flats Challenge has finally come and gone for us! I know, I'm a day late in posting the day seven post, but I did it! I completed the challenge, and I loved it! Review the 2013 Flats Challenge Last Flat Diaper of the Challenge Instagram | Twitter | Between the Kids Flats Challenge Question of the Day Dirty Diaper Laundry asks: What did you learn? How did it go? Between the Kids replies: On the funny side, one of the things that I learned during this challenge is that I'm really no good at coming up…
Spark of Amber Review – 18″ Amber Necklace for Mom | #Giveaway (5/23)
It's no secret that we use amber teething necklaces with our little ones. No, that doesn't mean that Jett is cutting teeth, right now, by chewing on a necklace. He's simply wearing a very cool and hip amber necklace. What you may not know is that I also wear amber necklaces, but I wear them to help control headaches and earaches. Not to mention, necklaces by Spark of Amber are beautiful and reasonably priced! As I've written before, Amber is a great, natural way to relieve pain. From a previous post on natural teething relief: The misconception behind teething necklaces…
Nature’s Sleep Mattress Review (1 year later) and Groupon Deal (up to 70% off) FREE Shipping
I love Groupon deals! we purchase great quality products at low prices from Groupon on a regular basis. About a year ago, we purchased Nature's Sleep Visco Memory Foam Mattress from Groupon, and we still love it! View the Nature's Sleep Memory Foam Mattress Listing Once you purchase your voucher from Groupon, please come back and click on this link to make your purchase from Nature's Sleep! As a matter of fact, I'd love it if you'd go ahead and click it right now so I'll get credit if you do purchase it! Full disclosure, here! (Feeds my kids!) A…