‘Tis the season… for viruses. Blech. If you are pregnant over the winter, you will most likely have to battle a cold or even (*shudder*) the flu. With all the other adjustments taking place during pregnancy, illness is the last thing you want to be dealing with. So, when that first sniffle or tickle comes
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Every mom wonders how to prioritize what goes in that bag. You only have so much space – how do you know what you will need?? This is the packing list I share with my clients. It cover the basics (chapstick, deodorant, slippers…), but it also includes a number of things that are especially beneficial if
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With an app for just about everything, you can bet there are plenty out there to help new moms – from conception to postpartum! Here are some of my favorite baby apps just for you! Free Menstrual Calendar Period Tracker and Ovulation Calculator This app is for more than just tracking your period. It is
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I have seriously slacked in the area of snacking lately. Inspired by this post on late night snacking (one of my bad habits!), I wrote a list for myself of healthier alternatives. I figured I would post it here in case anyone else has similar snacking struggles. 😉 The only foods that made this list were quick,
Essential oils are all the rage right now – and for good reason! They can have great effect with usually low risk. Most are affordable and easy to use. Plus, as more and more research is being done, we are learning the safest and most effective ways to use them in our homes. Naturally, as this
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We know protein is not just healthy but essential for life. Many people are beginning to cut back on meat – or cut it out entirely – either for health or budget reasons. So, how can we make sure that we are still getting enough protein in our daily diets? Whether you have decided to try
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I found that one of the most challenging parts of having small children was having zero downtime for my brain. This is not just limited to those of us with children! It can be the case with a demanding job, long hours, or a houseful of roommates. However, it can often be magnified when you have
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When I started my first natural health course, it was the first time I encountered the Mediterranean Diet. The thing I immediately fell in love with was that it wasn’t a “diet”, per se. The gist is: “eat real foods”. Oh, and: “wine is good”. Now, that’s a plan I can get behind! In fact, through my next couple
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