INCREASING MILK SUPPLY + MY FAVORITE LACTATION RECIPES
As a new mom, I know the feeling when your milk supply is not strong. On top of all the other stresses you are navigating as a new mom, this one can be overwhelming. You feel like a failure. Like you aren't nourishing your child. That your child is hungry because of...
FREEZER PANCAKES – PACKED WITH NUTRITION
Have you ever met a kid who doesn’t like pancakes? To be honest, I was always more of a French toast kind of girl. However, since having kids I have grown for the love of pancakes! Why? Because they are SO diverse. You really can do anything with them. When my...
LAZY MAN CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE
One of my favorite foods has always been cabbage rolls, however, I have never had the patience, skill or time to make them. Besides loving the flavors of cabbage rolls, it is my favorite way to consume cabbage. I am not a huge fan of the taste of cabbage, however with...
OUR FAMILY CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS: NEW & OLD
Who doesn't love traditions? I love, love love them! I feel it can make certain times of year extra special and also it helps keep you on track to do certain things you love. There is something special about carrying out old traditions that you had with your family...
NATURAL REMEDIES FOR MENOPAUSE
The menopausal transition begins on average 4 years before the final menstrual period and can last up to 10 years. This happens as our ovaries stop producing estrogen which in return results with hormonal fluctuations and physiological changes. The symptoms and...
PROBIOTICS: BABIES & KIDS
Are all probiotics the same? How do I know which one to pick for my child? This is a question I get asked frequently. Supplementing with probiotics can be wonderful in helping balance out gut flora, however, I don’t recommend a daily probiotic unless you see signs...
411 ON DIAPER RASHES
A diaper rash is an inflammatory skin disorder around the diaper area. Its something every baby and toddler will experience, however, some will experience them more often than others (as every child is different). There are many reasons for a diaper rash, for example,...
BEESWAX CANDLES: THE BENEFIT AND HOW TO MAKE AT HOME
Once again I am tipping my hat off to the bees! I have always been a person who loves burning candles in her home. It's not just the incredible smell they produce, but also the relaxation feeling they provide. However, what I don't love is what else is burning into...