Vaccines are a pretty touchy topic. Many believe that they are unsafe, cause diseases like autism, and that too many are given to children at once, overloading the immune system with toxins. Many others also believe that vaccines are perfectly safe, are keeping many diseases at bay, and should be given without a second thought. […]
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{Interview} From IBS to Abundant Wellness – Wellness Coach & Yogini Kim Armstrong Shares Her Story
Today, I’m delighted to share with you my interview with Kim Armstrong, a certified wellness coach, yoga practitioner and published cookbook author. Her regularly updated website, which you can visit at Your Abundant Wellness, is full of mouth watering recipes — all gluten and dairy free. Think salmon pate, chocolate, smoothies, and more. The photos […]
Mother’s Day Giveaway! Baby Carrier, Nursing Cover, Car Seat Canopy, and Nursing Pillow!
Hey there, mama! Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and I felt like giving away freebies to the lovely moms who follow my work! Here are the goodies you can win by entering this month’s giveaway. Good luck! Step 1: Sign up for my newsletter, and get your glow back with my free 5-day eCourse […]
10 life hacks that make my life as a mom dramatically easier!
Back when I had Franklin in 2010, motherhood hit me like a ton of bricks (that fell on me while I was being hit by a truck without warning). It was tough! I’m a naturally introverted person who likes to be alone a lot, and I love to be productive. When Franklin was born, I […]
[Review] Ice Cream that Everyone Can Scream For by Jennifer Robertson (+ giveaway!)
What’s better than a nice bowl of ice cream on a hot day? Living in Portland, I am fortunate to have access to some pretty amazing ice creams, including Salt and Straw, hailed as one of the 21 best ice cream shops in the US. But, many of my friends can’t have dairy, and I […]
Extended Breastfeeding and Introducing Solids – Ending Breastfeeding, Iron Supplementation, and Sleep
As my little bundle of joy, Nicholas, is approaching the 6 months mark, I thought I would share some information about extended breastfeeding and introducing solids. Many of you have asked about my family’s diet (read more here), including what I feed my little boys. Here are some answers, including both facts and personal experience. […]
Guest Post: 5 Healthy Snack Ideas for Preschoolers – by Lauren Nastasi
Today, I’m delighted to shine the spotlight on Lauren Nastasi as one of my guest bloggers. What I like most about this fierce mama and lover of good food is her determination to put health above dogma. Open minded, loving, and generous, Lauren is a wonderful person all around. Today, she shares with us 5 snacks […]
Probiotics and Breastmilk – Boosting a Baby’s Immune System (And What Do I Personally Use?)
In the US alone, nearly 1 billion of probiotics are sold every year and sales are on the rise. But can probiotics, both from supplements and from those existing naturally in breastmilk, affect the health of our breastfeeding babes? Research says that yes, they can. Do probiotics pass into breastmilk? The short answer is yes, […]
10 tips to get babies to sleep and stay asleep
Often, babies will fall asleep on someone’s chest only to wake up as soon as they are put down. If you need to use nap time to get some things done, there are ways to get your child down on a bed without too much trouble! – Babies & Sleep Tip #1: Make sure that […]
Babies & Sleep – Lessons From Raising a High Needs Baby and an Easy One!
One of the first questions you will be asked after the birth of your child is “How does he sleep at night?” and if the answer is not “He already sleeps through the night” you are likely to get advice like “Maybe you should introduce solids, your milk might be too weak” or “Try adding […]