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I don’t know about you, mama, but my kids love getting messy making art! Construction paper, markers, glue, paint… you name it… they’re into it! Unfortunately, art and craft supplies, depending on what they’re for, can oftentimes be fairly toxic, and I’m the kind of mama that is trying to do what I can to minimize […]

Yum! There’s something about the flavor of home-brewed kombucha! It really hits the spot, especially during the warmer months. And I’m not talking about any ole’ kombucha either. I’m talking about jun kombucha. Have you heard of it? It’s fizzy, sweet, and full of good stuff for your gut. A friend recently introduced me to […]

Many parents want to use herbs to better their child’s health, but questions about safety come to mind, especially when giving their child an herbal tincture extracted in alcohol.   Most parents new to herbs wonder whether alcohol tinctures are bad for children. I mean, alcohol is bad for anyone if too much is used […]

Have you ever had one of those weird days when something keeps coming up over and over again? It’s like everywhere you turn or random things you see or what people say just keep reminding you of it.  I had one of those days recently that revolved around shaving your legs. Weird, I know! Below, […]

I’m not sure what the draw is when it comes to “reality this” and “lifestyle that,” but I’m sucked into just like you probably are.  I like seeing how people similar to me go about their lives, or how they approach different situations. It helps me to think about how I’d handle a similar situation, […]

When I think back to my first pregnancy, I remember it being a time of great joy… as well as a time of uncertainty. I didn’t know the first thing about being pregnant or what to do to nourish my baby other than eating a healthy diet. Sure my OB-GYN gave me some handouts to […]