Tummy time is important for a baby’s development and these floor time game ideas can be a lot of fun for you and baby both to get “down to earth” more. Newborn Baby Floor Games – Belly time is an important precursor to crawling, helps develop back muscles used in sitting and walking as well […]
Motrin – A Good Idea in Theory
Dear Motrin, What were you thinking? Seriously?! You thought insulting mothers was a good idea? Because by implying my sole reason for doing something as beneficial as babywearing, is because it is a “fashion statement” and would make me look like “an official mom” you have done exactly that. I would think insulting your potential […]
Voice and Sound Games with Babies
Babies are certainly pros at making noises; loud noises, unusual noises, rude noises, silly noises…it is one of their favorite games ever! So here are some ideas for Noisy Games to play with your baby through his first year of life. Newborn Baby Sound Games – Babies are masters at making “impolite” noises. And what […]
Quick Tip on Using Lavender Essential Oil
Here is a quick tip for using Lavender Essential Oil – Brought to you by the Lavender EO Hubpage I recently created. When I am feeling a little overwhelmed, depressed, or generally “blue” I like to diffuse some lavender essential oil – usually mixed in my “pick me up” essential oil blend. Ratio Recipe: 10 […]
Baby Micah’s Birth Story
Highlights: Micah Sean’s official stats are 7 pounds, 8 ounces; 20 inches long and absolutely perfect. 🙂 His arrival into the world was at 6:47 pm 9-8-08 Pictures: http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q236/AngEngland/Baby%20Micah/ Early labor contractions began yesterday morning before I got out of bed – very light, more crampy than anything. I ignored them and slept until Sidney […]
All About Tea Tree Essential Oil
Tea Tree or Melaleuca alternifolia, is one of my all-time favorite essential oils. It is definately one of a handful I would ALWAYS keep on hand….especially with children around! Tea Tree Essential Oil Profile: Properties, Characteristics and Uses of Melaleuca Alternifolia EO – Tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) is an important essential oil in the […]
Essential Oils for Flu and Chest Congestions
Ravensara is a great essential oil for fighting viruses and viral infections, especially when it comes to respiratory infections like sinus infections, bronchitis, whooping cough and other viral infections. Here is a little more information about this great essential oil that can even be used with young children or as a massage oil/chest rub. Ravensara […]
How America Ranks
Sometimes people say to me “WHy don’t you just have your children the “normal” way?” which of course translates into “The typical American way”. What I am not always sure how to convey to them is that the AMERICAN WAY is not the BEST or NORMAL way! Here are some recent stats and summary by […]
A wonderful, dreamy – relaxing blend
I had a client recently who uses essential oils at her busy corporate office in California and when she came in for a massage while visiting family for the Holidays she had clear ideas about what she wanted for her aromatherapy massage – lavender and sandalwood. I have a blend for relaxation with lavender and […]
Brianna stepped on a bee yesterday and got stung!
My daughter stepped on a bee yesterday and the stinger went right between her little 18 month old toes. My son who turns three tomorrow and has been getting daily “Foot Ah-Sages” (Massages) with Peace and Calming before bed said “Mommy help! Sissy a Foot Ah-Sagge!” Sure enough – tea tree, lavender and tangerine oils […]
Sleeping Soundly Without Prescription Meds
So today I got rave reviews from another customer who received the “Sweet Dreams” soothing sleep lotion as a gift from a friend. She says not only has it helped her sleep better but it has really helped her husband sleep better also. She used it about a week before he figured out how well […]
Natural Hair Conditioning Treatments
Natural Hair Conditioners – recipes for non-toxic deep moisturizing hair treatments. All these conditioners should be used almost immediately. Pre-Shampoo Conditioning Oil 2 tsp conditioning oil such as jojoba, primrose or carrier oil blend 12 drops Chamomile Essential Oil 10 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil 8 drops Carrot Seed Essential Oil 6 drops Lavender Essential […]
