Written by Nell, Contributing Writer Does your toddler go-go-go-go? I know ours does. She's 18 months and all locomotive. Except when she crashes and burns for lack of sufficient down time. If your child is transitioning from one nap to two, or simply is ready to learn (in a gentle way) how to be alone, join my club! The big disclaimer is, of course, that not every child needs quiet time, and not every child responds well to this method of helping them appreciate quiet time. You know your … [Read more...]
Organizing the Busy Mom’s Day with Routines Rather Than Schedules
October 24, 2013 By
Written by Kristen, Contributing Writer I like my days to be organized. I like to see a list, check things off, and know that I've accomplished the important tasks that need done for my day. If I can get ahead on something, well by golly, I'll take those bonus points, too! It didn't take me long, however, to realize that keeping my days organized can be quite challenging when I'm working with a crew of little people. Rather than beat myself up over not sticking with a schedule that is ruled … [Read more...]
Cloth Diapering at Daycare
October 2, 2013 By
Written by KT, Contributing Writer I know... if you are envisioning tubs of bleach, borax, rubber pants and pre-folds... you have got to get into this century of diapers! They are cute, convenient, easy to clean, and daycare friendly! Honestly, I had no intention of cloth diapering when I went back to work. I didn't even want to bring it up at daycare for fear that they would think I was totally crazy (and let's face it... I might be!). Much to my surprise... daycare brought it up with … [Read more...]
Honey Health Benefits
September 16, 2013 By
Written by Kelly, Contributing Writer I must admit I have a slight addiction to honey...At least twice a day I have a cup of green tea with honey and rice milk. It's like holding a little cup of heaven...mmm. Makes me feel so warm, cozy and content. I have tried other natural sweeteners, but honey always wins! Besides being tasty in a cup of tea, honey has a long list of amazing health benefits. Awhile back I shared that one of those is healing eye allergies and pink eye with a … [Read more...]
Create Your Own Health Arsenal: Build A Strong Immune System & Treat Symptoms Naturally
September 9, 2013 By
Written by Kari, Contributing Writer This is a transitional time of year for almost everybody out there. School has started up again, summer is almost over and the cooler months are on the way. All of this means that we are going to have to pay more attention to keeping our immune systems strong so those ever present germs and bugs don’t have a chance to wreak havoc inside our bodies! Even healthy families and houses can experience the sniffles, coughing and that ‘yucky’ feeling, but do we … [Read more...]
Homemade Carpet Deodorizer
September 6, 2013 By
Written by KT, Contributing Writer So in my family's quest live healthier, safer, and detoxified lifestyle... one remaining toxic filled product was hanging around my house... carpet deodorizer. It's a guilty pleasure, love the fresh smell... but I got to wondering about what kind of fragrances were making that "linen fresh" scent. There are lots of places to get information - but I like the summary here. With that said - I was off to create a (VERY simple), homemade carpet deodorizer. … [Read more...]
Simplifying Meal Planning For the New School Year {and a Giveaway!}
August 26, 2013 By
Written by Kim, Contributing Writer If we’re honest with ourselves, SAD eating (eating the Standard American Diet of refined, processed, convenience foods) can be pretty easy and comfortable. Healthy eating, in contrast, can seem pretty overwhelming. Planning for three meals a day, from scratch, plus snacks, everyday! How’s a mom to manage it?! I encourage people to break it down. First of all, most families (healthy eaters or not) tend to stick to a limited number of recipes that they use … [Read more...]
3 Simple Methods to Save Money and Stop Wasting Food
August 23, 2013 By
Written by Kari, Contributing Writer Do you cringe when it comes to wasting food? I certainly do and it seems that in our society it’s not looked down upon like it used to be. There was a time when the only food a family had was what they grew on their land. Maybe small towns had a quaint little corner store that sold some food items - but they weren't like our Walmart Supercenters or Krogers. People valued food and I think we've lost that in this day and age of abundance, prepackaged foods … [Read more...]
How to Make a Green Smoothie
August 12, 2013 By
Written by Liz, Contributing Writer Leafy greens are an important part of a balanced diet. They are a strong source of vital nutrients including iron, calcium, potassium, vitamin K, and beta-carotene. They are especially important for women, because we are more susceptible to anemia and osteoporosis - diseases resulting from iron deficiency and calcium deficiency, respectively. The USDA recommends we all get at least 3 cups of leafy greens per week...and I don't know about you, but they … [Read more...]
Baby Steps towards Better Health (plus salad tips!)
August 9, 2013 By
Written by Kim, Contributing Writer You may have in mind a whole list of wonderful healthful habits you’d like to incorporate into your lifestyle. We all know, however, that the steps between good intentions and practical application can seem arduously uphill. I always encourage folks to start with small, “do-able” goals. For instance, if you’re new to healthy eating, you might simply strive to choose a fruit over an otherwise poor snack selection. Or maybe you want to eat salads regularly. … [Read more...]
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