Birth Story film: “Your Body is Not a Lemon” ~Ina May Gaskin
The story of my son’s birth is not one I’ve discussed on this blog, and in truth, is a bit painful for me to tell, despite having a flawless pregnancy and relatively easy birth. Our plan had been to birth at a freestanding, midwife-owned birth center two hours from our home (the closest option for a woman-supported, non-hospitalized, natural birth scenario). However, as the “recommended” gestation period of 42 weeks drew to a close, Little B, otherwise known as genderless “Sprout,” had no intention of moving and instead remained floating around inside of me...
Read MoreHealthy Chocolate-Peanut Butter-Coconut-Oat Bars~No Bake!
When I get a chocolate craving, I NEED TO FEED IT. I become like a chocolate fiend, searching cupboards, licking wrappers, snorting cocoa powder to get my fix. That may be a bit of hyperbole. The goodness and ease of this recipe is no exaggeration, though. You can whip up some yummy chocolate bars without having chocolate on-hand. And they’ll be ready before your episode of Breaking Bad is finished. Print Healthy Chocolate-PB-Coconut-Oat Bars~No Bake! Author: HealthfulMama.com Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 2 mins Total time: 7 mins Serves: 2...
Read MoreDIY Sunscreen in a Pump: Safe & Cost-Effective
Sunscreen is expensive, especially if you’re purchasing a brand that is natural and safe (see my picks for safe sunscreens that work). There’s no way around it: ounce-for-ounce, safer ingredients are priced higher. If you wear sunscreen on a daily basis, if you have active kids, or if you just like to save a buck, making your own sunscreen might be the cheapest, the safest, and the most effective method of blocking UV rays. I had no idea that making sunscreen is so simple. Four ingredients are all it takes, and you can get them all on Amazon (if you can’t find them...
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Read MoreMy Relationship with Cooking, Told in Selfies {eMeals Review & Giveaway!}
Dear Diary: once upon a time, my relationship with buying food, cooking food, and eating food went mostly like this: And then I got married, had a kid, and life got more complicated. I still love to cook, and of course, I love to eat, but when it comes to thinking about accommodating more than two people, on a daily basis, and spending multiple hours making grocery lists, shopping, and preparing food, well… “Is there no way out of the mind?” The monotonous task took all the enjoyment out of cooking. I’m no stranger to meal planning services, but I...
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