Christian’s Home Water Birth Story My first two children came at exactly 38 weeks after four-day-long labors. I was expecting another 38-week baby, which made for a very long, “overdue” pregnancy. I was put on modified bed rest two weeks before I was due because of high blood pressure and crippling migraines. They ruled out …
Container Medicinal Herb Gardening We don’t all have the luxury of having room for a garden. Or, some of us ahem live in cold weather climates that aren’t necessarily conducive to year-round growing. Some medicinal herbs don’t do very well when in pots, but some flourish! You can bring these inside and put them in …
My girls are obsessed with these. I try to stay away from packaged products as much as possible, and haven’t bought fruit snacks in years. I’ve seen recipes for homemade gummies made with fruit pectin, but this is a great way to get more of a nutritional punch in every little bite! These are great …
Whenever my kids get a scratch or bruise, they ask for the “healing salve,” as though it makes everything better. This healing salve is ridiculously simple to make–especially considering the main ingredient runs rampant in most backyards. The plantain leaf (Plantago major) is easily identifiable– it looks like a weed. The lines in the leaves are …
Everything tastes better whipped, doesn’t it? Please tell me I’m not alone in that sentiment! This straciatella mousse is so good! I had the chance to review Under 15 Minutes Quick and Easy Vegetarian Meals, which features over 100 recipes that are super simple and quick to make. As a super busy mom, time is of the …
