…but what if my breasts don’t work?

That got your attention, didn’t it? Today’s post is one that some people may not agree with, but it’s something that’s been on my mind lately. If I get it off of my chest, maybe it won’t be so heavy.

Ditch the toxic store-bought stuff! This DIY herbal baby oil is infused with skin nourishing oils like lavender and calendula to help keep baby’s skin soft and kissable.

DIY Herbal Baby Oil

Nothing can compare to that exhilarating feeling of holding a fresh faced, silken skinned newborn. I know that I didn’t think twice when the hospital staff bathed my baby in Johnson’s baby wash and shampoo, finished off with lotion and baby oil. I cringe now, knowing what’s really in that stuff (including cancer causing toxic chemicals). So what’s the alternative? …

Seasons Change…

Well…Happy Spring! This short post is slightly different than previous posts. I’m feeling the need to both reminisce and look forward. Let me explain…

Earthing…You Dig!??

You’ve heard me say it a time or two before, but I’ll say it again. Yay For Spring! I love being able to get back outside with nature. I feel as though I, too, come out of my cocoon and winter hibernation state and start to feel alive again through all of the colorful beauty, which surrounds. Do you feel this way, …

Scratch Mommy Raw Milk Criminal

Why I Choose To Be A Criminal – Raw Milk

The following story is a true story. I pulled up to the dirty, rusty, old van parked all by itself in a random lot. I looked to make sure there were no 5-0 around. Things were quiet, so I approached and asked, “Are you Sam?” He smiled warmly and confirmed that he was. I was immediately put at ease. I …

TIME (& what it means to this WAHM)

As I drove into town tonight with my laptop, ready for a cup of joe at one of my favorite local coffee shops, The Eye of the Tiger came on the radio. I found it quite fitting. Let me explain. I am having another brief evening all to myself. This is the third evening in a row. No toddler. No …

Taking Lessons From Our Children

I was scrambling to get together a post tonight about getting my sunscreen for sale in my blog’s shop and in my Etsy shop. Unfortunately, I did not get it up. Don’t worry, I will have it up tomorrow. Things have been…well, let’s say a little tense in my household (hubby and I are great, as is Oliver). I won’t …

I Gave My Toddler A Choice…

As you may know, I run a scratch kitchen. I do this for several reasons… It all started because of ‘alleged’ food allergies (which we are healing) I learned what GMOs were I realized the “food” we had been eating wasn’t really food…at all My family deserves better, healthy, *real* food and I can provide that (I’ve learned to, anyway) …

Here is quite the success story about a special DIY Pregnancy Tea Recipe. Talk about two wildly different deliveries of babies! Learn how to make it here...

Soothing Pregnancy Tea Recipe

Ok, mammas this is one for the books. (That means you need to save this one!) I mean you had me at soothing……and it can help during labor. Now I am sold! During my first pregnancy, I kind of winged it. You know, I ate healthy here and there and made sure not to consume too much caffeine. I tried …

Postpartum depression is real. Karen opens herself up and shares her journey; the thoughts she had when going through PPD and how she found help.

My Journey: Parenting with Postpartum Depression

When I first learned I was pregnant with my oldest son, the world opened up for me. I tapped into a kind of instinctual pit of motherly love that originated far deeper inside than I could have ever imagined. From the first time I thought of his face, through the first time he kicked, and beyond the first seconds of …