I caught him somewhere between "no you can't lick the cat" and "why are my work boots covered in fairy stickers?" He's staring at one of our littles and he has that look on his face - the one that says he had no idea what he was signing up for, but he'd do it all again in a heartbeat. I lean in, catch his eye, and whisper our signature [...] Continue Reading
Archives for February 2014
5 Natural Remedies For Pink Eye
There are three reasons to love pink eye: 1. It's a nice break from giving the stink eye. Gotta mix things up, you know? 2. You can use it to repel awkward interactions - "Don't come near, I'm CONTAGIOUS!" 3. Sorry, that's all I've got. Who actually loves pink eye??? Fortunately, there are several natural remedies for pink eye out [...] Continue Reading
DIY Chalkboard Mugs
This cozy chalkboard mug is perfect for the odd game of tic-tac-toe, an inspiring word for the day, or a whimsical doodle. Whatever your style, they're a cheerful way to get your morning going. And of course they also work well for keeping track of drinks at parties. Once the paint dries it is microwave and dishwasher safe, so no special care is [...] Continue Reading
Homemade Shaving Cream
Silky Soft Skin... Is possible, even without weird foaming agents, antifreeze and hormone disruptors in your shaving cream. (source) This alternative nourishes and protects sensitive skin while helping you get a good, close shave. Say goodbye to dry, itchy skin and razor burn! Tips For A Good Shave 1. Use a good quality razor that it easy to [...] Continue Reading
Book Review: The Birth Next Door
BIRTH:Â Experienced In Almost Every Way Standing at the hospital sink in sunglasses while catching her own baby between her legs. In the backseat of a car. On Dr. Seuss' birthday. Stories of beauty, heartbreak, triumph and healing mixed with phrases like "I told my midwife I was about to blow my butt out" and "the most obnoxious guttural cow [...] Continue Reading
Why I Don’t Use Grapefruit Seed Extract
So you have food poisoning, an earache, and a bottle of homemade lotion to preserve? There's an extract for that. This cosmetic preservative is touted as a natural treatment for eczema, acne, cold sores, athlete's foot, candida/thrush, sore throats, Group B Strep (GBS), stomach bugs, parasites, food poisoning, wart, gingivitis and atypical [...] Continue Reading
Raspberry Custard Tart (Gluten Free)
There’s something wonderful about a pudding (like this chia seed pudding recipe) or custard’s texture. Creamy, sweet, and smooth -- a perfect combination! This gluten-free custard tart recipe is no exception. What is a Custard Tart? A custard tart consists of a pastry crust filled with a sweetened custard filling. Custard tarts were [...] Continue Reading
Homemade Paleo Chocolate Recipe
Hey y'all! Each weekend I share a useful tip, insight, or recipe from a book I'm reading. As you might imagine, I get a TON of books to review every month. It's about time I start sharing the best of the best with you, so let's get started! Peace, Love & CHOCOLATE If you've never been caught in the crossfire of an epic snowball fight on [...] Continue Reading
