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Mother’s Day is coming and we want you to be prepared for potential gift ideas. Moms love to pamper themselves, so I think anything bath and body related is perfect. One of my favorite brands that I have shared before is VERB! Every time I open up the shampoo, I love the fresh clean smell…
The first six month of a baby’s life set the stage for his or her future. When baby is born, parents focus on the basics – feeding, gaining weight and having all the right gear, but one thing you might overlook is your baby’s gut health. The first six months of a baby’s life are…
As lovely as it is to welcome Spring, it also means the acceptance of my ferocious allergies. Have you ever tried taking allergy pills before the season starts in hopes of getting your system ready to fight off the itchy eyes and stuffy nose symptoms? I have another suggestion to give you a head start…
This can be a brutal time of year when it comes to passing around flu and cold bugs. Plus, kids are magnets for dirt and germs. We have learned that staying healthy is more sustainable if we are washing our hands often. That’s why we have Softsoap Antibacterial hand soap in our bathrooms and kitchen….
I try my best to nourish my body by eating healthy foods daily. Some days are better than others, but one thing I do consistently every day is eat chia seeds. Chia seeds have been growing in popularity and for good reason! They are a simple, vegan way to get in more protein, fiber, Omega-3s…
My family has been eating these power balls for about 10 years. Yes, 10! They are a staple for after school snacks, summer picnics and a quick recovery after sports. I just found a new product to take the place of the plain oats I’ve been using. Homestat Farm now has Organic Steel Cut Oats…
Even though my kids are all school age, or quickly approaching, I still tend to be up with one or more of them most nights. We’ve really been working on sleep training (again…) and I know there’s lots of expert advice and strong opinions on all sides of the sleeping issues we parents try to correct….
When you have kids in diapers you know that diaper rash is an inevitable event. For my older two kiddos the standard over the counter creams, coconut oil, or taking a nice oatmeal bath always seemed to help clear their diaper rashes up in no time at all. With my youngest… not so much. Our…
I have a smoothie almost every day for breakfast. I love just about any kind of smoothie, but this is one that satisfies my sweet tooth, has no processed sugar and is packed with protein. It is super filling and keeps me full until lunch. And thankfully it’s easy! I like to use simple, organic…
Bringing back a brand I have loved for years. Natures Paradise has been around for years and if you search a bit you will see the several reviews that I have done with them. This is one of my ultimate favorite lines of body care. It is organic and for the whole family. Baby Organic…
Our 8 year old had her tonsils and adenoids removed at the end of January. She suffered from sleep apnea, migraine headaches, and one of her ears was always slightly plugged. We were hopeful that removing her tonsils and adenoids would alleviate some and possibly all of these ailments. Her doctor prepared us well for…
Believe it or not, Spring Break is quickly approaching! If this is a stay at home year for your family and a large trip is not in the making, I’d love to suggest an amazing day trip option. The Salvation Army Kroc Center has locations around the country, is dedicated to providing opportunities to families in underserved…