In my Mommy Musings series, I answer questions from other moms. I would love to hear your thoughts as well, if you’ve been through something similar! Today’s question is about sleep, one of my favorite topics because I think I can bring some loving reality to attachment parents who are drowning in a sea of […]
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{Guest Post} How Your Routine Could Be Wasting Your Time by Rosie McIntyre (Phoenix Rising Services)
I am fortunate to meet a lot of amazing ladies through my work. One of them, Rosie McIntyre, wrote this article for us. I thought it was perfect for my audience of busy moms, because we all know there aren’t enough hours in a day, so why waste precious time on top of it? How […]
Vaccines – My Position & Alternative Schedule for My Kids
Vaccines are a pretty touchy topic. Many believe that they are unsafe, cause diseases like autism, and that too many are given to children at once, overloading the immune system with toxins. Many others also believe that vaccines are perfectly safe, are keeping many diseases at bay, and should be given without a second thought. […]
{Interview} From IBS to Abundant Wellness – Wellness Coach & Yogini Kim Armstrong Shares Her Story
Today, I’m delighted to share with you my interview with Kim Armstrong, a certified wellness coach, yoga practitioner and published cookbook author. Her regularly updated website, which you can visit at Your Abundant Wellness, is full of mouth watering recipes — all gluten and dairy free. Think salmon pate, chocolate, smoothies, and more. The photos […]
Mother’s Day Giveaway! Baby Carrier, Nursing Cover, Car Seat Canopy, and Nursing Pillow!
Hey there, mama! Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and I felt like giving away freebies to the lovely moms who follow my work! Here are the goodies you can win by entering this month’s giveaway. Good luck! Step 1: Sign up for my newsletter, and get your glow back with my free 5-day eCourse […]
Apple Pie Spice Kombucha Floats Recipe
Here in the US, Spring is upon us. All of a sudden, hot desserts don’t seem so appealing, but a cold scoop of ice cream becomes just what we need to get through the day. And why not? Ice cream is such a nourishing food when made from quality ingredients. With vitamin D, B12, beautifying […]
Creamy Vanilla Egg Chia Pudding {Ovo-Lacto Vegetarian, Gluten Free}
Eggs are an important part of our diet. Since we do not eat meat, we need a quality source of protein, fat, vitamin K2, choline, vitamin A and more. Eggs fit the bill. But, we don’t want to risk getting them from mistreated hens. Interestingly, I’ve noticed that the most healthful eaters eat plenty of animal products […]
10 life hacks that make my life as a mom dramatically easier!
Back when I had Franklin in 2010, motherhood hit me like a ton of bricks (that fell on me while I was being hit by a truck without warning). It was tough! I’m a naturally introverted person who likes to be alone a lot, and I love to be productive. When Franklin was born, I […]
Mango Papaya Smoothie with Green Powder
I’m not a picky eater; I love pretty much everything. But papaya? Forget it. I tried eating some when I was pregnant with Franklin, since it’s supposed to help with heartburn, but no. But last week, we ended up with a papaya. Oh, what to do? I don’t like papaya, but I really don’t like […]
[Review] Ice Cream that Everyone Can Scream For by Jennifer Robertson (+ giveaway!)
What’s better than a nice bowl of ice cream on a hot day? Living in Portland, I am fortunate to have access to some pretty amazing ice creams, including Salt and Straw, hailed as one of the 21 best ice cream shops in the US. But, many of my friends can’t have dairy, and I […]
