I read in a tweet that Jeff Goins encouraged us at Blissdom to write the tough stuff. The stuff that isn’t easy to say and doesn’t come out in pleasantries. The stuff that scares us a little to admit. See – beneath my high-energy, bright smile, and with-it appearance I have a broken body. Usually I […]
Steps Towards Being a Healthy Mom
I want to demonstrate a healthy lifestyle for my children. I want to be fit and active. And as I mentioned yesterday, I want to fit back in those jeans! Quaker Oats is turning their focus to healthy living with their Quaker Oats Heart Health Challenge. They’re encouraging women to stay motivated in their fitness goals. I’ll […]
2 Months Old – How Time Flies Postpartum
Can you believe that Vivian is already two months old? Today in fact. Astounding. So much has happened since my 4 weeks postpartum post and one of the most exciting things is that I’ve been offered a book deal! That’s right – I’ll be writing Backyard Farming on an Acre (or Less) and the book […]
Traditional Thai Massage: Healing, Relaxation and Energy
Traditional Thai massage is a healing art and a spiritual practice. While variations of Thai massage have become popular in the West, the traditional Nuad Phaen Boran is one part of the traditional Thai medical system and it was once practiced mainly in temples and hospitals. Today it is still used in Thailand to treat […]
Encouraging Healthy Habits in Toddlers with BioGaia Probiotic Straws – A Review
Good tummy health is an important part of ensuring overall toddler health and with an exposure to a large number of germs and bacteria at playground, daycare or preschool, upset tummies are pretty much an everyday occurrence for toddlers. Antibiotic medicines can help to reduce the symptoms and provide relief, however, they do tend to […]
Mindbloom: Set Goals, Organize, and Transform Your Life
Do you love organizing and making lists? Do you find that these lists have little to do with self care or your long term goals?
The Handbook of Vintage Remedies—A Review of An Herbal Primer
The Handbook of Vintage Remedies: A Modern Family’s Guide to Herbal Medicine by Jessie Hawkins, MH is an informative and helpful family herbalist book for natural home health and wellness.
