I don’t know about you, but I have a fear of choosing a book that turns out to be boring and tedious or just plain awful. I am a slow reader, and I hate wasting my time on a book that sucks the life out of me and my precious time. I can never get…
I will admit, there are few things on this planet that are cuter than a pair of tiny baby shoes. I mean, come on, miniature fluffy Uggs? Adorable. But really, is there anything cuter than bare baby feet?? Most are surprised when I tell them our baby has never worn shoes and that I don’t…
We decided to take our first cross-country flight when our baby turned eleven months and we had NO Idea how that was going to go. Would she sleep? Would she cry the whole time? Will her ears hurt? Just a month prior she would have been content sitting in our lap, but now with her…
Getting outside every day may not be included in the “how to care for your baby” pamphlet when you leave the hospital (or maybe it is if you live somewhere in Scandinavia) but it should be! Going outside everyday has SO many benefits for your newborn baby, but especially getting outside in the morning hours….
If you’re reading this article, you’ve probably heard about earthing, or grounding, and are wondering if it’s just some hocus pocus mumbo jumbo, or if there is some real science to it. Can walking barefoot really have an impact on your health? Here is the super basic breakdown of what earthing is, how it can…
If you were to ask parents from all over the world what their idea of raising a healthy, balanced child would be, you would get many different answers. Our personal culture or traditions definitely have an influence on how we raise our kids and can affect our parental goals. For instance, according to the book…
I don’t know about you, but when spring comes around I get super motivated to clean things out, declutter, and detoxify. There is just something about every change in season that invigorates me to want to make changes and have a fresh start— but especially the spring season. I guess that’s why they say “spring…
Are you a new mama wanting to have a natural birth but unable to do a home birth? While giving birth in the comfort of your own home may sound like the ultimate natural birth experience, it may not be the best option for you if you are high-risk. Or maybe you feel like you…
Since our little girl was born, my husband and I have taken her on a lot of road trips. We love hittin’ the road to go camping, climbing, or just to explore a new area! We wanted to get our little one involved in our adventures as early as possible! I’ve realized that each new…
Are you a mama-to-be contemplating whether a natural birth is right for you? Well, first of all, congratulations on your new little one! A natural birth has so many benefits, but it seems more and more these days, women are choosing NOT to have a natural birth. Maybe you’re wondering if it’s safe or why…