Oh my goodness, morning sickness! It can be completely debilitating for many people. There are all sorts of theories as to why some people get it so horribly and why others seem to pass through their pregnancy with minimal morning sickness. Whatever the reasons, I will vouch for fellow mamas suffering that it is one… [Read More]
Natural Sinus Infection Remedies
I had my first full-blown sinus infection when I was just 2 months pregnant. My head hurt, I had severe congestion, I felt awful. And I didn’t know what to do. At first. I suffered through that first one for what felt like weeks (it was) and I didn’t feel back to normal until almost 2… [Read More]
Helping Teething Pain with Hazelwood (+ a Giveaway)
Are you struggling with teething pain with your baby? Do you feel like you’ve tried everything under the sun? Maybe you’re looking for a natural remedy to help soothe the pain. I know that when it comes to anything to do with my little ones, I turn to natural remedies first whenever possible. Teething is… [Read More]
Postpartum Healing with Earth Mama Angel Baby + Giveaway
When it comes to postpartum care for mamas, there are so many things I wish I had known beforehand. While books and friends and family can help prepare you, there are inevitably many things that you’ll discover on your own, including the not-so-glamourous items you’ll likely need. Things like a peri squirt bottle, big maxi… [Read More]
Whipped Coconut Chest Rub Recipe
Today I’m excited to share with you a guest post from The Gilded Sprout. This whipped coconut chest rub is free of any harmful additives and is the perfect remedy for sniffles and colds for everyone in the family! *Guest post text* It seems all that my family has done this winter is cough. They seem… [Read More]
Natural Pest Remedies for the Garden
With spring weather finally making an appearance over here, I’m getting anxious to start planting our garden. I’ve been following along Rhythms of Play gardening posts and can’t wait to get our plants in the ground.Last year we dealt with some nasty blight as well as garden pests, ranging from squirrels digging up seeds to… [Read More]
Homemade Baby Wipe Solution
Many of the commercial baby wipe solutions out there today are full of nasty chemicals. Common ingredients like alcohol, perfume/fragrance and chlorine can be irritating to anyone’s skin, and even more so to the delicate soft skin tissue of a baby. Many mainstream wipes also contain parabens such as methylparabens. Talk about the hazards of… [Read More]
Benefits of Neti Pots and How to Use One
Sinus congestion. A bad headache. Sniffling. Sinus infections are the worst. When I first developed the tendency for sinus infections, I felt like my head was going to explode. It lasted four brutal weeks. Did I mention I was pregnant? Double crummy. When I finally discovered the magic secret to getting rid of sinus infections… [Read More]
Natural Teething Remedies
As you try, for the 100th time today, to attempt to make yourself something to eat, your baby shrieks the moment you put her down. She’s gnawing at everything in sight, her chin is red from the constant drool, and you’re exhausted from getting no sleep last night. When it comes to teething remedies, you’re desperately… [Read More]
Postpartum Healing Bath
Any mom knows that recovery after the birth of a child can be tricky and it is so important to rest and heal. Postpartum care is so important and a postpartum healing bath can work wonders. I found one of my favourite healing remedies was a daily herbal bath. My massage therapist gave me some… [Read More]
