What's wrong with parabens, anyway? Come learn all about parabens over at Scratch Mommy.

What’s Wrong With Parabens, Anyway?

Around here you know how much we’re in love with all natural, so-safe-you-can-eat-it skincare products. Ingredients like parabens don’t fit in with this philosophy, but how much do you really know about parabens? Are they really that bad, and why should they be avoided? If you’ve been around here very long, then I can assume you’re also a fan of …

Learn how and why you should buy food in bulk- Scratch Mommy

Learn How And Why To Buy Food In Bulk

When I moved into my first apartment I was abnormally excited about grocery shopping for myself. It seemed so…adult. But, despite the excitement, there were still parts of grocery shopping that required a little more knowledge – and courage. Like ordering from the meat counter. “Which one? I don’t know. The one that is enough to feed two?!?” And, inevitably, …

Easy One Pot Turkey Noodle Soup Recipe (use turkey breasts or leftover Thanksgiving turkey!) - Scratch Mommy

Easy One-Pot Turkey Noodle Soup

Cold season, flu season, gross, germy season. Try as we might to avoid catching whatever bug is going around, it’s hard to escape the fall and winter without something getting us feeling down. For me it’s eternally laryngitis, an issue that I’ve battled with for years now. Last week my son got a bit of a cold, which I caught …

So, you just bought a pasture raised turkey but you're not sure how to cook it. No worries, here's how to cook a pasture raised turkey so it tastes good!

How to Cook a Pasture Raised Turkey

Thanksgiving is all about family, gratitude, traditions and, of course, a big bird. There are  lot of ways to cook that bird; be it roasting, smoking, frying, grilling, stuffed with duck, done like beer can chicken and many more. (I mean… have you seen the bacon wrapped turkey that’s making it’s rounds on Pinterest?) But, just like there are many …

DIY Bath Soak Recipe {Soothes Eczema}

DIY Bath Soak Recipe (helps my toddler’s eczema!)

Before we get to the DIY Bath Soak Recipe (that helps my toddler’s eczema)…first, a story (as I often like to do). This post might piss you off. Or, it might just give you a bit of hope. Either way, I’m here to share my DIY bath soak recipe with you. It’s currently a wonderful solution for my little fellow and …

DIY Pumpkin Spice Body Lotion- The perfect (and SAFE!) ratios of essential oils to have you rolling in the season's most favorite scent!- Scratch Mommy

DIY Pumpkin Spice Body Lotion

You know those annoying pumpkin spice fanatics who come out of the wood work every October? Yes, I’m one of those. While I won’t be getting any pumpkin spice lattes from that mainstream coffee shop that shall not be named, I WILL be indulging in plenty of homemade pumpkin spice goodness! This DIY pumpkin spice body lotion recipe is a fun …

DIY Anti-Aging Night Cream Recipe (super yummy for your face)!- Scratch Mommy

Anti-Aging Night Cream Recipe

I’m not that old, but I’d still like to get a head start on fighting aging, especially when it comes to my face. What you eat plays a big role in skin health, but you can also use healthy skincare products to help (like Scratch Mommy Founder Jess’s Pronounce Skincare line products). Fight wrinkles and promote youthful, smooth skin at …

Giveaway – Make Your Own Makeup E-Book

It’s day 4 of the brand new Scratch Mommy and all of us are settling in with our new creation like new moms do… basking in the joy of this AMAZING thing that we made, getting to know all of the detailed intricacies of what makes our “baby” click, and not getting much sleep. We’re having the reverse of a …

Enter to win sample packs of 100% organically grown, NON GMO spirulina algae tablets from ENERGYbits on Scratch Mommy!

Giveaway – ENERGYbits Sample Packs!

I can’t believe we’re already 5 days in to our re-birth celebrations! The craziness is starting to slow down and we’re working through all the kinks to get it running extra smooth. I hope you’ve enjoyed meeting our talented team of contributors so far, as well as all the opportunities to win free stuff! Just in case you’ve missed it… Have …