Written by Steph @ Living Surrendered, Contributing Writer Hey everyone! This is my first guest post at Day2DayJoys and I'm really excited for the opportunity to share my thoughts on Rachel's blog! My name is Steph and I write about my quest for a toxin-free, eco-friendly, healthy life at Living Surrendered. Today, I wanted to share my tips for reducing the toxins in your life, including mental & emotional toxins. Whenever I read "toxins" in any headline out there I immediately … [Read more...]
Tea Tree and Lemon Oil Lip Balm
May 20, 2014 By
Written by Kelly @ Eyes On The Source, Contributing Writer I am so blessed to have been a part of Day2Day Joys for a whole year now! I enjoy getting to know you all through your comments and e-mails. Thank you for sharing your life with me! For my first contributing post here, I had shared my love for Shea Butter with my Natural Shea Butter Suncreen recipe. My son has long struggled with eczema and psoriasis issues and most store bought sunscreens irritate his skin. Now we use Shea … [Read more...]
Pest Free, Pesticide Free, Organic Gardening
May 16, 2014 By
Written by KT @ One Organic Mama, Contributing Writer I have been gardening for 3 years. The first year, after vegetables started making their way to the kitchen, my husband and I were both shocked at how successful we were without REALLY trying. Since then, my garden has quadrupled in size and we are growing MANY different veggies and herbs. I am by NO means a gardening expert - but I hope to share my gardening successes with you here! While most of you probably have started the process - … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Safe Sunscreen Oil
April 2, 2014 By
Written by Kari @ Living Strong, Health & Wellness, Contributing Writer Summer is probably my favorite season of the year. I enjoy being outside, warm and in the sun! We live in a generation where we have been taught to fear the sun and due to this, so many people miss out on the benefits of being out in the fresh air and soaking in the sun. Is it important to wear sunscreen every time you are outside? No, no and no! Sure, there are times when you are going to be … [Read more...]
10 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy
March 10, 2014 By
Guest Post by Angela of Grassfed Mama Pregnancy is such a wonderful time, but it can also bring a lot of unpleasant side effects and symptoms along with it. Here are 10 Tips for a great pregnancy using natural ingredients. It is important to use natural ingredients when you are pregnancy so you won't expose your developing baby to toxins and anything that could harm them. 10 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy 1. Magnesium Magnesium is a vital mineral for your body (pregnant or not). It is … [Read more...]
Top Questions to Ask Your Midwife or OB
February 26, 2014 By
Guest Post by Shannon of Growing Slower Most midwives are happy to have you interview them before committing to choosing their practice. Some even require an initial consultation before you schedule your first prenatal appointment. An interview is not quite as standard practice for obstetricians, but don't be afraid to ask lots of questions at your first prenatal and change practices if necessary. This is your chance to ask questions to reveal whether a care provider has the experience … [Read more...]
Preparing for a Homebirth {My Supply List}
February 22, 2014 By
Alrighty folks, I'm 39 weeks pregnant...and counting! It's still unbelievable to me that after our losses the Lord has blessed us and we'll soon meet this little girl or guy!! Many of my "in-real-life" friends have told me how brave they think I am for having a homebirth, but can I let you in on a little secret... I am nervous, not about something going wrong but about the pain of childbirth. It's been over 5 years since my daughter Julia was born so I can't remember everything... but … [Read more...]
A Calm Place For Our Kids
February 18, 2014 By
Written by Kelly @ Eyes On The Source, Contributing Writer Oh, the beauty of a precious pregnant belly! It is such an exciting time, just imagining and wondering what this tiny little person will be like. The miracle of how two tiny pieces of two people can become another person, I shall never understand it. Simply amazing! Growing in the cozy warmth of his (or her) mother's womb, everything that baby needs is provided in that perfect environment. But after that baby is born and … [Read more...]
Successful Goal Planning for Any Time of the Year
February 5, 2014 By
Written by Kari @ Living Strong Health & Wellness, Contributing Writer It’s that time of year when people all over the world are bringing out their goal sheets and making their New Year’s Resolutions. I love this attitude and drive that so many of us jump into, but unfortunately, for the majority of people, the excitement isn’t long-lived. This leads to unsuccessful resolutions, goals going unchecked and tons of frustration, which ultimately leads to people who just give up on having … [Read more...]
7 Ways to LOVE Your Husband
January 31, 2014 By
Before you start reading this, I just want to let you know that I do not do all these things with blissful glee. I want to, I'm a work in progress with the intention of being a more godly wife, probably much like you. Sometimes when I read about the Proverbs 31 wife, I feel in adequate, that I'll never measure up and that I've failed A LOT! At times, instead of lifting my husband up, I put him down. I've been quick to reply with harsh words, and since my nature isn't touchy-feely, I've … [Read more...]
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