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The Attachment Parenting Ideal that I Just Couldn’t Swing
When I was pregnant with our first born, I was super excited about the tenants of attachment parenting. I loved how normal and instinctive everything was. It just made sense to me. There’s really nothing complicated about it, just going back to our roots and doing things naturally, the way our maternal instincts crave. But […]
Why We Chose NOT to Give Birth in a Hospital OR at Home
If you’ve been following this blog for any length of time, you’ll know I’m a bit “crunchy”. But I haven’t always been into doing things naturally. My “obsession” as my husband likes to call it, started when I found out I was pregnant with my first child. I started researching the pros and cons of […]
Get Him What He Wants: A Gift Guide for Dad
Let’s face it. Guys are HARD to shop for. I think it’s the combo that they don’t like frilly, crafty things, and they already have all the practical stuff. If you’re hard pressed to find a good gift for the man in your life, or you need to help your kids find the perfect Father’s […]
Get Rid of Nasty Sink Grime in 30 Seconds with ONE Cheap Natural Ingredient
I won’t be known for my housekeeping skills. I’m far better at tidying and organizing than actual cleaning. One of my least favorite chores used to be cleaning the sink. We make most of our toiletries products and one of the common ingredients in coconut oil. While it’s awesome for your body, it makes our sinks extra […]
DIY Easter Window Clings
I have a new favorite hobby. Making DIY window clings. I can’t quite get over how easy they are to make, how limitless the possibilities, how much learning and play can be had with them! They’re just the best! This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Read my full disclosure policy here. Supplies: […]
How to Wind Down for Sleep After a Stressful Day with Kids
Everyone gets stressed. My biggest stressors are also my biggest joys. My kids. It’s no secret that my kids are terrible sleepers. And now that they’re active toddlers and preschoolers and they STILL don’t sleep, this mama finds herself pretty wired at the end of the day. It still boggles my mind that despite the […]
Homemade Organic Brown Sugar
The only way our family can afford to eat (mostly) organically is by avoiding prepackaged convenience foods and making a lot of ingredients ourselves. It’s actually a lot easier to do than you might think. Take this homemade organic brown sugar recipe for example. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Read my full […]
6 Ways You’re Throwing Money Away by NOT “Going Green”
Have you wanted to cut back on the chemicals in your life, but thought the products were a huge expense? Have you wanted to green up you life, but balked at the price tag? Well don’t despair. Here are six ways you can actually SAVE money by going the natural route. In fact, you’d be […]
The Classic Sharpie Gift Mug
Gift giving is not a specialty of mine. I start out in November with all these lofty dreams of elaborate homemade fare that will wow the troops. But by mid December, the Grinch has taken over my body and I’m willing to shell out big bucks for some random store bought gift so I can […]