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Could there be benefits to making your own flour at home? Now I know this seems like such a Little House on the Prairie thing to do and I usually get a few weird looks when people find out that I do it, but there are a few health benefits of making your own flour which makes it worth all the looks.
Father's day is next week and I got my husband cleaning supplies, for cleaning our vehicles.
In the bible there are over 2000 verses about money. So that being said, I think it is an important subject. More importantly is how we handle the money we are given.
Onions fight cancer, particularly breast cancer, according to new science and you should be eating more of them.
Planning your child's birthday party on a small budget is much easier and more fun than you would think.
Essential Oils are a great, natural way for any mom to use around the house. Not only does it smell great, buts it's safe for kids and pets to be around. In the next weeks, I will be covering different essential oils and there uses. This week, I will be featuring Lavender oil.
Summer is my favorite time of year. Lounging around by the water is one of my favorite summer pass times. Whether it be the pool, a lake, or the beach, being around water is so relaxing. Having young children, however, is the polar-opposite of relaxing when near water. Below, you’ll find a list of frugal, fun ways to cool off without the hassle of loading the kids up to go to the beach or the pool. This list of 10 fun water play ideas is sure to make your children’s summer enjoyable while being completely budget friendly too!
I wanted to write this article because this is something important to me, being able to feed my son. He won’t eat with a cover, he gets distracted by it and will try to pull it towards him; I decided to breast feed because of all the health, developmental, and emotional benefits it has for him and for me. So I want to tell you about my experience breastfeeding in public.
They say, “It takes a village” and yet the idea of cooperative living hasn’t really taken off in the United Stated. I’m not talking about “Sister Wives” but why not consider a cooperative to take the burden off you and other moms? Learn how busy moms save time and energy by sharing childcare and other mom duties.
Sometimes it's amazing how much you benefit from little things like essential oil bath salts. Taking a nice soak in a hot bath is one of these things. Soaking in hot water is more powerful than one might think.
Social Media has made it so easy for us mothers to think we are not good enough. We can often get criticized for how we parent. Mommy shaming is what I have heard it being called. I'm here to encourage you and speak truth to you.
Atopic dermatitis (AT) is the most common type of eczema, especially in babies, and according to the National Eczema Association the prevalence of childhood eczema/atopic dermatitis in the US is 10.7%. Topical steroid creams sometimes help with relieving the itchiness and dryness caused by AT, but can cause allergic reactions themselves. So, these gentle on skin baths will keep your baby's eczema under control, and may be a great alternative to steroid creams.
As a brand-new nursing mother, I worried almost incessantly about my milk supply. And now as a mom with years of experience, I have found that the number one obstacle new moms face in establishing a healthy breastfeeding relationship is overcoming that same worry.
It is such an exciting time when it comes time to introduce baby to her first foods. Figuring out which foods to introduce first can be hard.
A sure sign of warmer weather is an ant or two crawling on your kitchen counter. Here's an simple DIY green pest control tip for how to get ants out of your house naturally, and avoid more from showing up safely and naturally.
With my Spouse working full time and me being a stay at home mom, it’s crucial to make every bit of resources count, especially when it comes to food. When I prepare meals, it’s important to me that nothing goes to waste, but what’s also important to me is that everything I make is flavorful and filling. While my spouse and I love trying new recipes, my stepdaughters can be skeptical when trying new foods, especially when those foods don’t fit into the sweets category. Because of this, it can cause some friction when it comes to dinner time. No matter the friction, I believe it is important to always stand your ground and have children eat what’s for dinner, even if it may take some work.
Have you been thinking about getting a family pet? I think it's important to have one and here's why.
So many stay at home moms want to work and help contribute financially, while still being able to stay home and raise their children. I have composed a list of work you can do and still be home.
I know a home birth is all the rage in the natural community. But you can have a peaceful and natural hospital birth.
Every mother by now has read with horror of the story of the Texas boy who has died from “secondary drowning.” Here are the signs and symptoms and how to prevent it from happening.
Life as a mom can be incredibly tough. You are responsible for not just the physical wellbeing of your children, but the emotional as well. There are a million decisions we, as moms, need to make daily for the sake of our families. So, where do those of us who choose traditional motherhood fit into today’s society?
Every Spring, Moms throughout the country begin making plans—plans for a summer of late nights under bright lights, hours scrubbing grass stains from the knees of white pants, and scorching Saturday sunburns from too many hours on the bleachers. That’s right. It’s baseball season!
According to The American Journal of Gastroenterology, over the counter medications now dominate primary therapy of Chronic Constipation in the USA. This is a worrisome trend, because the ‘USA today’ has reported that laxatives can cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalances, when taken too often or in higher-than-recommended doses. So, the best option is dietary changes, by boosting the intake of foods that can help ending your constipation problems.
Couples where one or both are type 2 diabetics, as well as believers in God, are better able to care for one another according to new science. This helped them to overcome the disease.
Postpartum Depression. Baby Blues. Postpartum Thyroiditis. These are three terms most pregnant women aren't focusing on while expecting a new member of their family.
Pregnancy can be a beautiful time in any woman’s life. The act of growing a human being can be an amazing thing, but there can be many setbacks during this time. Some include morning sickness and fatigue, but one of the lesser known symptoms of pregnancy include Carpal Tunnel. Swelling from pregnancy can put pressure on different nerves on your body, especially in your hands.
Weaning your baby. This can be a hot topic conversation because there are a lot of good ways to wean your baby and people feel that their way is the right way. People decide what is best for their family and what works best for their child and that might be different from parent to parent. I want to talk about my experience with baby-led weaning versus traditional weaning.
Surprise your kids by creating a super simple home made play dough in 7 short minutes. Do it yourself with your children with 5 simple ingredients you have at home.
Yes I breastfed 3 babies at the same time. When my 4th child was born I was still breastfeeding her 2 older sisters who were 15 months and 2 years old.
Giving birth is a very important process to a lot of women. It is single-handedly (in my opinion) the most empowering thing a woman does in the course of her life. Some women want choices when it comes to the labor and delivery of their children, which is why home birth is such a great option for many of us!
