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Moving to a low tox lifestyle.
At one time, not very long ago my home was the classic smells of wall plug ins. Scent boosters, fabric softeners and candles – and I loved it. I loved having all the cozy things, the routine I had re filling my cute jars in my laundry room with my detergent pods and matching scent…
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Life as a military spouse
In the current state of the world, I felt it was as good a time as any to discuss balancing my life as a military spouse and mama. I’ll share with you a little glimpse into the balancing act of it all, the highs and the lows and everything in between. Grab yourself a snack,…
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Why wearing shoes in your home is harmful to your health
For years I have had a no-shoe rule in my home. In the Western world, it’s not uncommon for you to wear your outside shoes, inside. So, trying to implement this into having visitors was a little tricky at first. The reasons behind leaving your shoes at the door isn’t just a thing about being…
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Veggie pasta for toddlers
Are you in the berry stage with your little one? I am! My daughter can put strawberries, blueberries and mangos down like she’s a little bear bulking up for winter. She has started to favor them over her veggies and I would like to avoid food pickiness as early as possible. Because of her food…
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Emergency prep guide
There’s never been a better time when it’s more important to have the bare essentials ready for your little ones than now. I wanted to share with you what I do to plan and prep in the event I need to grab a bag and go – let’s call it our “go bag”. This can…
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Indoor summer activities for toddlers
Summer is upon us. It can be challenging to get out of the house during the heat when you have a little one with sensitive skin like I do. Anything in the 90s or above means we’re likely inside until it cools down. Being pregnant, it’s just an added struggle, so I’ve been giving myself…
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Safe sleeping for newborns
I remember laying in the hospital with my brand new baby thinking to myself. She’s asleep so I should sleep, but my husband is also asleep so, who will watch her sleep? The protective thoughts you have as a mama come so fast. Bringing her home I had a whole plan created to keep her…
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Let’s talk breastfeeding
Breastfeeding. Breastfeeding. Breastfeeding. Well, this was the one thing I never expected to struggle with. Truly it was the last thing on my mind, I figured it was just something that just fell into place with no effort. Like water to a stream, it would just flow. Are you laughing with me yet? BAM, 4…
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Let’s talk skin
Let’s talk skin. The post you’ve been looking for, a raw glimpse into pediatric eczema and helpful links to products that a real mama recommends and has used on the most sensitive irritated skin. When my daughter was about 5 months old we noticed she had some rough patches of skin, mainly on her ankles.…
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Welcome to my world
Welcome to my world.If you’ve found yourself here, you’re likely in the same place as me: caught somewhere between low-tox products, organic meals, reading labels religiously, and the balance of Starbucks coffee, occasional fast food, and modern medicine. If that sounds like you, you’re my kind of person, and this is the place for you.My…
