Having just worked our way through a couple nasty bugs circulating within the house, I am all about natural immunity boosters right now! After sanitizing every doorknob and light-switch in the house, we’re all making sure our bodies are equipped for the bugs that seem to make their appearance around winter, keeping our immune systems healthy. Here are some… [Read More]
Christmas Gifts for Teachers (and Bloglovin’)
Not sure what to get your child’s teacher this year? Although it’s definitely not mandatory, it seems like many children or parents bring in something as a thank you Christmas present for the eacher before the winter break. Even if you’re on a tight budget but want to do something special, handmade items are always a… [Read More]
Eco-friendly Gift Guide for Kids
With Christmas quickly approaching, I’ve compiled a list of some of my favourite eco-friendly, great quality toy companies, along with a few other ideas. The first couple years for a child are really just about learning about and experiencing the magic that is Christmas. They don’t need much, really. My son was way more impressed… [Read More]
Straw Cup Reviews – Zoli Bot and Lolla Cup
Move over sippy cups. Straw cups are the new best thing. We initially sought out looking for something to help our son drink his smoothies since the regular cup was proving to be difficult for him still. The sippy cup was fine for water but didn’t work for thicker drinks like smoothies. Enter the straw… [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 Essentials for New Moms
Recovering and resting up after the birth of a child is so important. I love some of the traditions I’ve read about worldwide, where a great emphasis is placed on caring for the new mom. For instance, in Holland, many women are blessed with professional maternity nurses that spend the days taking care of… [Read More]
Date Almond Energy Smoothie
Smoothies are a big staple in our household. We use our high-powered blender at least once a day, and almost always begin the day with a smoothie. My son has become accustomed to his daily morning smoothie and since the smoothie is often my first food intake of the day, I try to make them as… [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]
10 Plants For Better Air Quality
Photo credit: Dollar Photoclub | cameramatch Plants are amazing at improving indoor quality, which is why I’ve created a list of the 10 best plants for better air quality; the ones that help clear household toxins from the air. I love plants and flowers and I try to have a living item in every room… [Read More]
The Big List of Baby Essentials
The Big List of Baby Essentials! What do you really need? When it came time to start looking for baby items and create a baby registry for my lovely shower, I felt completely overwhelmed with the choices. Luckily I had the help of a small, independent baby store in town that provided a lot of… [Read More]
