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A lot of us would love to take the opportunity to break free of our day-to-day routines and take a well-deserved vacation. It may be to a warm, inviting beach somewhere or to a fun amusement park. The easy part is locating the place where you would like to go. The difficult part is how…
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No woman wants to think about the possibility of postpartum depression (PPD) when they are pregnant, but it’s important to know the signs and symptoms so that you can recognize them and seek help when you need it. Postpartum depression is normal. Approximately 10 to 15% of women suffer from some type of mood disorder…
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…