I believe in seeing medical personnel for trauma mostly. My kids would have to be at risk of dehydration or some other complication from a typical illness before I brought them in. We are big believers in […]

Running is awesome! I miss it so much. I put it off because I am a single mom and I don’t have a live in babysitter and I don’t want the hassle of a jogging stroller. I just want to run free! I am going to […]

I have made yogurt both heated and just left on the counter overnight until it is room temperature. My understanding is the heating was both to kill “bad bugs” and to make sure the milk was warm enough for the […]

I grew up the same way Sonny. I can’t say I have any advice but I will offer a hug. I know how much that sort of upbringing can affect your core. I am still stuck with a certain amount of anger and negativity […]

My daughter just turned 3 a couple of weeks ago and she just started politely declining breastfeeding with a sweet “no thank you!”. That is self weaning, although I will miss it.

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I agree Sandy. Going from room to room with kids of the exact same age is not a natural way to interact with other humans. My children are just like yours (homeschooled and friends with all ages) and I certainly […]

Those ads are HORRIBLE! I saw that report too and it totally sheds a new light on the problem. Why aren’t they encouraging breastfeeding instead of attacking the family bed?

Can bamboo grow anywhere? I have never heard of growing your own!

Thanks for the tip Trudy. I am going to look into that because I really don’t want to own/clean/store ANOTHER appliance. Is it possible to dehydrate in the sun during the summer? I would imagine that is how it […]

St. Johns Wort is probably the most well known natural remedy for elevating mood. Getting adequate sleep and sunshine also helps tremendously. You could use a light designed to combat SAD if you live in a […]

I have always wanted to try this so I am really curious what advice others have. I have heard you can do it in an oven but I don’t know how.

There is no age limit as long as you love your children and they live in the same home as you. Welcome your daughter into your bed if she wakes scared from a dream or has trouble sleeping. Children will melt to […]

Organic is really becoming mainstream in that many organic packaged products are available at major chains so it would be fairly easy to incorporate an organic alternative for a lot of products. Other “crunchy” […]

Yes! Thanks Staci! That is a terrific explanation! I had a doula with my first birth and she was so wonderful. I think all birthing women NNED a doula. I love the quotes on your website!

For starters, it is about decency and respect – treating your child the way you would want to be treated. No yelling or hitting for example. Get down on their level, look them in the eye and talk to them. Ask […]

I drink so much more water once I bought a water cooler that gives me cold and hot water. I used to fill 5 gallon containers at the grocery store but now I have it delivered. I know it is not the most earth […]

Some crafty mamas also re-use wool for diaper covers and longies. I knew a woman who would use wool sweaters from Goodwill and turn the sleeves into legs for the longies. I think she turned old wool coats into […]

I love Craigslist. Not only is re-using better for the environment but I save a ton of money.