I’ve decided to work through some of these fitness DVD’s I’ve been sent to review so I’ll be working through each one with one workout and giving a review of. A One-Day Workout for each DVD. First up is Sara Holliday’s Postnatal Total Body Toning Workout DVD. While I’m almost 6 months postpartum, I also […]
Energizing Aromatherapy Bath Blends
Aromatherapy baths may make you think of relaxation, but if you are low on energy, try these energizing bath blends. Making your own bath oils is easy; you need just a few essential oils and a good aromatherapy book to start experimenting. The following blends are only suggestions. The basic dilution is a total of […]
Teething Time Already? Make it Stop!
So the delicious drooly-baby-put-everything-in-the-mouth phase has begun with Vivian. Seriously? So. Cute. But also, the unexpected “I’m going to slobber all over your face” thing is not so cute. Funny, if it’s not you getting face-slobbered of course. This is why I was so glad we had some of the MAM teethers to take on […]
Three Simple Relaxing Aromatherapy Bath Blends
It is very easy to make your own aromatherapy bath oils and salts. You do not even need base oil or salt to take a bath with essential oils: you can add essential oil directly into bath water. However, since a long soak dries the skin, and since some oils can irritate sensitive skin, it […]
Giving the Gift of Nutrition
We all want the best for our families. It’s the universal language of moms around the world. We use our resources to the best of our abilities and knowledge and we try to feed our families well. Whether it’s committing to cook a meal from scratch each day, or buying the goldfish crackers made from […]
Natural Teething Tablets for Babies from Orajel
It’s been on my mind the last couple weeks as Vivian has become more and more drooly, and more and more chew-in-everything-she-can-grab. What will I do when she begins teething without my old familiar teething tablets that were no longer available in our area. So I was really excited to be able to test and […]
Badam Milk (Almond Milk): My Favorite Sleep Remedy
Almond milk, or badam milk, is a great homemade sleeping remedy and a comforting warm drink for evenings. Traditional Indian badam milk is made with cow’s milk, almonds (badam), saffron, cardamom (and maybe some other spices, such as nutmeg) and sugar. A Natural Sleep Remedy Indian badam milk is not vegan/non-dairy almond “milk”, but real […]
Ayurvedic Massage: Does Your Doctor Prescribe Massage Therapy?
What if your doctor, instead of prescribing a packet of pills, would prescribe yoga and massage? Ayurvedic massage is a part of the traditional Indian medical system, and an Ayurvedic doctor can prescribe massage together with herbs and other remedies, dietary changes and exercises such as yoga. What Is Ayurvedic Massage? Ayurvedic massage uses oil […]
Pregnancy Nutrient Booster: Homemade Pregnancy Tea Blend
There is a time-tested tradition of making a tea out of organic cut Red Raspberry Leaves in order to strengthen the uterus, prevent morning sickness, and even enhance mood. During my own pregnancy, I typically drink a cup of a blend containing Red Raspberry Leaves nightly and often make a whole gallon of iced tea […]
Do You Know What’s in Your Supplements?
I recently had the opportunity as a guest blogger to attend MannaFest, the International conference for Mannatech associates. I’m not an associate, and prior to the conference, had never heard of the company, but I am so glad I went! I learned so much about real nutrition, and I can’t wait to share it all […]
Aromatherapy During Pregnancy: Useful Essential Oils
When talking about aromatherapy and pregnancy, the focus is often on which essential oils are safe to use. What we often forget is that although pregnant women should avoid many essential oils, a few oils are very useful especially during the second and third trimesters. An Aromatherapy Blend to Prevent Stretch Marks The essential oils […]
Review of Vintage Handmade Soaps
Looking for a place to buy handmade soaps that smell great and won’t dry out your skin? I had the pleasure of reviewing a Sweet Orange Vanilla bar of soap courtesy of Vintage Handmade Soaps and I highly recommend this soap! Natural oils and silk milk (for extra moisture) are some of the lovely ingredients that go […]
