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The Vaccination Debate: Why Vaccinating is So Important
eviFair warning: I’m about to get on my soapbox. I’m sure you’ve heard all about the vaccination debate. But you know what? People are putting my children at risk because they are choosing to follow un-supported, poorly dispensed “advice” from people who are far from experts. These people choose to ignore the years of…
Read MorePhysique 57 Prenatal Workout Review
EDITED: I WAS pregnant. I am now a mom trying to lose the baby weight. Go me! So. I’m pregnant. Surprise! Which means that I’ve had to modify just about everything over the last 3 months. With Smalls, I wasn’t nauseous, I felt awesome, but I didn’t exercise as much as I should. This time around,…
Read MoreTop 10 Thanksgiving Children’s Books
Can you believe that it’s NOVEMBER? That still just shocks me. I know it’s been a week, but goodness this year is flying! Maybe that’s just being a parent? In our house, November means a lot of pumpkins are baking, and we’re gearing up for Thanksgiving. And holidays mean books. We love books, and I’ve…
Read MoreHow to Clean with Vinegar
When I started my working on creating a healthier home and learning how to clean with vinegar. I was motivated to change the way we eat. Figured I’d give it 30 days and then we’d see. I was not expecting the amazing results that we all got. How to Clean with Vinegar Everyone is feeling…
Read More6 Frugal and Fun Indoor Activities For Kids
I spent over 5 years living in a state where the weather rarely changes. Now that we’re in the midwest, I’m learning to love the change of season, and Fall is definitely upon us! With the temperatures vacillating between 50 and 80 degrees (and wreaking havoc on my sinuses in the process!), there are still…
Read MoreI’m THAT mom…
Today’s post weighs heavily on me, partially because it proves that I’m not perfect (HA!), but also because my child was the cause of someone else’s pain. I’m not a perfect parent, but I do try to teach Smalls empathy, kindness, and that revenge is best served cold (or not at all). Today, I’m THAT…
Read MoreMake Your Own Playdough Recipe | Building Brain Power (& Biceps)
So. Today Smalls really wanted to play Playdough. Fine…except for one small problem: our homemade dough had completely dried out. Thankfully, I have an amazing salt dough recipe that is quick, easy, and will only cause minor burns on your hands while you knead it. A bonus? We got to do some kitchen fun, learn…
Read More7 Tips About Breastfeeding on a Raw Diet
Happy Monday, everyone! I hope you had a good weekend. So. I received a question (thanks for asking!!) about breastfeeding on a raw diet. As I’m fairly new to eating raw, I’ll do my best to share what I’ve learned with you. 7 Tips About Breastfeeding on a Raw Diet These tips might also apply…
Read MoreMy Starbucks bites. | A day in my life.
I’m not perfect (shocking, isn’t it?). At least, not all the time. Oh, wait. I should probably ask how your day is going before I start to rant. How are you today? Good? Great. Moving on. I’m not-so-great. In fact, I’m convinced that everyone at my local Starbucks needs some serious training. Like, back to…
Read MoreAn Open Letter To Solicitors & Delivery Truck Drivers
Apparently Fed Ex is not the only company who hires people who aren’t ‘all there’. Yesterday, a solicitor knocked on my door. After the previous incidents (read about them HERE and HERE) I now have a VERY large ‘No Soliciting‘ sign positioned at eye-level right next to (and above!) my doorbell, in case you were…
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