Natural Pregnancy Week 11
Natural Pregnancy Week 11: Don’t be surprised if you’re experiencing a bit more energy and and an increased appetite during this week of pregnancy.
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How to Reuse Cooking Oil and Bacon Grease: Tip Tuesday
Did you know that you can save many of your favorite cooking oils? It’s a great way to save time and money in the kitchen. In fact, two of my favorite (and healthy) oils are bacon fat and coconut oil. Both of these can be saved and used for later! So, how do you save…
The Importance Of Privacy During Labor
Birth is a very intimate act that works best when a woman can relax and let go of her inhibitions. One of the most important steps to being able to cope with your labor naturally is the element of privacy.
How to Use Essential Oils Safely
There is a lot of misinformation out there about how to safely and properly use essential oils. Just because essential oils are natural, doesn’t mean they don’t come with risks. Indeed, essential oils require that you handle them with care.
All Natural First Aid Kit
With children, it’s always a good idea to have a first aid kit on hand at all times. The same goes for camping, hiking, fishing, and other outdoor activities where injuries can be common. But what do you do when you’re concerned about the ingredients used in conventional first aid kits and first aid products?…
13 Healthy Chocolate Recipes
Hello chocolate lovers! Just a guess, since you’re reading this post about delicious and healthy chocolate recipes. If you covet chocolate like I do, you may have been a little nervous when you decided to start eating healthy and “real” food. But guess what? There is nothing to worry about because chocolate is in abundance…
10 First Steps to Get Back to Community
Building community with others is never going to be easy. It’s messy because relationships are messy and nobody is perfect. Here are 10 steps you can take to get back to community.
How to Make a Bread Poultice
Bread poultice is useful for treating bruises, boils, and skin infections. Learn how to make a bread poultice and how to apply it to the skin.
4 Reasons Not to Have a Home Birth
Home birth is a great option for most women, but there are certain instances when you should have your baby in a hospital. Although care providers often have different criteria for home birth clients, there are only a few reasons that would absolutely rule out home birth as an option. If your care provider has…
The Dangers of Ultrasound Use
Most people have no idea that there might be dangers in the use of ultrasound technology. But the benefits might not be as great as they are made out to be, and not enough studies have been done to say that ultrasounds are absolutely safe.