My biggest piece of advice is: Don’t expect them to know what your needs are – you need to tell them.
Margarita McClure – Founder of Swaddlebees and Blueberry Diapers
Margarita McClure, the pioneering mother behind Blueberry Diapers, is bringing fun fashion to little bottoms everywhere. What started out as a goal to change diapering options for conscious mothers has grown into a full scale company.
Avoiding Toxic Chemicals In Natural Baby Products
A good rule of thumb is that if you have trouble pronouncing the ingredient, it’s probably not safe.
How to Make a Diaper Cover from a Wool Sweater {Video}
One trip to the thrift store plus one evening at the sewing machine equals one adorable diaper cover!
No-Peek Chicken Rice Casserole
Everyone has their own ‘comfort food’ – you know the things that you will climb mountain and swim oceans to get home for. Growing up, my mother’s Chicken Rice Casserole was one of those meals.
Wooden Toys: Oxybul Stands Up To Destructive Beings
I prefer natural, imagination-heavy toys over plastic noisemakers. Oxybul nailed it.
Funny Quotes About Kids That Will Leave You Giggling
If you’re having one of those days where the idea of the kids running away with the circus sounds appealing to you, let these funny quotes about kids ease your pain.
Using Receiving Blankets as Cloth Diapers {Video}
Carly shares how to fold a receiving blanket in order to use it as a cloth diaper.
The Case for Getting Dirty
Being a mom is such a reward, but kids are masters at finding dirt! How do you feel about your kid diving in -stuffed lovie and all- into the mud puddles?
TotLogic: Safe Baby Products
I slather it on the baby and instead of wiping my fingers off on the diaper I rub it into my own hands.
Feeding Picky Eaters? Try Smoothies!
I do practice the “eat what’s placed before you as I’m not making separate meals for everyone” parenting style. One way that I’ve found to get the kids, and yes even the husband, to get those healthy vitamins and minerals is to blend them!
Top 5 Homesteading and Farming Books for Beginners
After reading a couple of books, I feel I now know enough that in a few weeks I’ll be buying less of certain vegetables at the Farmer’s Market.
