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Written by: Amanda Carmen I found this amazing recipe for oatmeal breakfast cookies. The original recipe calls them granola bars, but I try not to call things that I make with traditional store-bought names because I think what I make at home is much healthier, and I want my kids to know the difference. I…
Be informed If you wish to avoid unnecessary interventions and risks during your pregnancy and birth, it’s important that you learn to seek out facts and information from a variety of trustworthy sources. These sources may include certain organizations, published studies, and publications. While there are some interventions and procedures that you can research and…
Keeping the earth alive for our children means giving back to it what we take from it. It really is as simple as an earthworm and a butterfly. Nature has all of its own defences when it is in balance. Our natural resources are at stake and demand to be given priority. Must we place…
The word organic has become a broadly used term in our culture today. Everything from food to gardening soil has been labeled organic. How do you know what products to trust and buy? What does organic mean? The term organic in the most generic sense simply means living or derived from living things. In this…
By now, I’m sure you have heard about the harsh working conditions and illegal labor practices used by some large corporations across the globe. Thankfully, there is a way to buy international goods and still support ethical labor practices, safe working conditions, and fair wages in developing countries. Fair Trade is a form of product…
One of my earliest food memories as a child is of pumpkin pie. The creamy texture and mild flavors just make my heart and my taste buds melt. You have to get the seasonings just right for pumpkin pie. I don’t like the frozen store pies that are loaded with cinnamon and nutmeg. The spice…
Pregnancy Week 5 By now, you’ve probably missed your period and are wondering why. A pregnancy test should be able to confirm your suspicions. For some women, morning sickness begins this week. Don’t worry, there are plenty of natural remedies for morning sickness that you can try. Read: Natural Morning Sickness Remedies Your Baby’s…
In Search of the Perfect Birth details the journey of Elizabeth McKeown through the births of her three children, from the first, which took place in a hospital, to the third, which took place at home, unassisted. Her middle child’s birth was an attempt at a midwife-assisted home birth, but turned into a hospital birth,…
This is not a very common herb. It can only be found in small areas of North America such as the Caribbean and the West Coast. Yerba Santa was used by many natives to treat bronchial problems such as asthma. The Plant and What it Brings to the Table One might think just the leaves…
Throughout history and in nearly every culture across the globe, women have been supporting other women during pregnancy and childbirth both emotionally and physically. Unlike the traditional role of the midwife or doctor, who’s purpose is to look after the medical needs of both mother and baby, The care of a doula is unique in…