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I have a plea to all grandmotherly types out there who love to hold babies: Give the baby back to the mother! Everyone loves babies. Research has even shown, with images of the brain, that people’s happy centers light up on MRI when a baby smiles at them. And it’s long been proven that skin-on-skin…
You kind of expect a book that is written by a group of OBGYNs to downplay midwifery as an option or even to discourage it. However, the doctors and moms behind this book explain how they were trained by midwives while attending their very first births. They go into detail about their respect for midwives…
Herbs are used to cook, clean, deodorize, and even heal. It is not a far stretch to believe that herbs can have some psychological benefits. Many people use herbs to help with emotional problems, psychological disorders, additions, and mood swings. Read articles on psychological issues and the odds that you will find the phrase “chemical…
Actually, the Jimmy cracking corn is my 4 year old grandson Matthew. He of course has assistance from Grandpa, who has him standing on a chair to crank the mill. Choosing a good grain mill that would last the test of time and wear was important for us. We wanted one that was easy to…
The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) is always in the news when it comes to medications that people take. There is a misconception on their involvement with herbs and supplements. Are herbs regulated? A simple answer to this is no. The herbal supplements that you purchase do not go through FDA testing and are not held…
If you can crochet or knit then you have a perfect start to some great homemade holiday gifts! Teens and college students are two groups of people that seem to love warm gifts made from soft yarns. Winter hats and scarves are easy to make with some large needles and a thick yarn. You can…
The first few months of my son’s life, I knew what every sound he made meant. I knew when he was hungry, tired, frustrated, bored, needed to burp, gassy, startled, in pain. Now that he’s almost four months old, I’m finding myself often at a loss. What used to mean “I’m hungry, Mama!” apparently doesn’t…
Blisters are not uncommon. You can get them doing everyday tasks. Treating them can just as easy as getting them. The key lies in Aloe Vera. What is a Blister? A blister is a raised section of the upper layer of skin filled with a watery solution. They are formed from friction between your skin…
One of the greatest advantages to homemade gifts is the ability to personalize them. If you are a military family or you know someone in the military, why not use some old uniforms to make a unique gift this holiday season? I’m sure you have all seen the purses and bags made from military uniforms. …
Who’s teaching your children about food and nutrition? As much as parents hope the answer is them, children are barraged by food messages from sources you might not have even considered. The amount of advertising we receive on a daily basis is staggering: television, Internet, radio, billboards, newspapers, magazines, cell phones, in supermarkets, food packaging,…