I’m going to go out on a limb and sound like the grinch here, but I don’t want my kids to get everything they want for Christmas. I have seen so many posts in facebook of parents desperately scrambling to fill last minute requests to Santa. Kids getting every wish fulfilled. Christmas magic at its […]
Belly Butter is essential to my happiness when pregnant. Anything to help that skin stretch gently without leaving marks and to keep it supple and smooth! Fortunately it’s easy to make a lovely, non-toxic belly butter with a few simple ingredients. What you need for Belly Butter ½ cup shea butter ½ cup coconut oil […]
Feeding my family healthy, REAL food is a huge priority for me. When I compare organic prices to non-organic and fresh fruits and veggies to ramen and mac and cheese, I just assumed that eating healthy was more expensive, but you know what? My family is worth the investment. So I suck it up, pay […]
It’s funny how one little choice can continue to impact you long after it is made and in ways you never expected. Last year I started a new little bedtime routine of giving my daughter a nightly foot rub with essential oils. I chose oils that encourage calm and relaxation to promote peaceful sleep and […]
I always thought the phrase “smooth as a baby’s bottom” sounded kind of funny. But it has some truth to it! Have you felt a baby’s bum lately? It is velvety soft and smooth. And their smooth, little, kissable cheeks. Sometimes babies are so cute I could just eat them up (is that weird?). There […]
Want a quick, easy recipe for a smooth baby skin serum? For the most part, babies don’t need extra intervention with their skin. But if you really want to offer baby skin some extra nourishment and support, here is a smooth baby skin serum that will be gentle on the skin and support it naturally: […]
Most oils are safe to use when pregnant, but please use common sense! A few oils, such as: tarragon, tansy, sage, clary sage, rosemary, nutmeg, hyssop, fennel and basil should be used with caution and with a thorough understanding of how and when to use them. Some of these oils may help to accelerate labor […]
So which are the BEST Essential Oils for Breastfeeding Mamas? Energy There are several oils that are great for a pick me up and a little extra boost. Unlike caffeine, they won’t give you a buzz or caffeine rush, but rather they just help clear brain fog and make you feel perkier. En-R-Gee (applied to […]
Essential Oils you need for Labor and Birth Your birth is a very personal, amazing experience and essential oils can help to shape your experience and create the kind of atmosphere you want. Whether you need to be invigorated or relaxed, essential oils can support and aid you in this life changing event! Oils to […]
I had an early start to backpacking as a kid, hiking major trails like the Chilkoot and the West Coast Trail, along with many unnamed trails and mountains in the Yukon Wilderness. I learned to push on past what I thought were my limits, to survive on the basics, and develop a deep appreciation and […]
