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Little One, Thank You for Forgiving Me When I’m Not the Mama I Want to Be
Hey my little one, I’m sorry for being a jerk today. It was one of those days where the baby’s teething and wants to be held and you wanted to play and have mama’s time today, too. RELATED: The Last Time I Breastfed You RELATED: My Last Days with an Only Child I tried so hard to keep myself together. I was really, really, trying. And – well – all I really wanted was 5 minutes to myself today. 5 minutes to think my own thoughts – not about changing diapers and housework and dinner. So when you started melting down, I went right down with you. And, I’m sorry.…
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The Ultimate Guide to the Best Organic Crib Mattresses
Finding the best organic crib mattress may not be at the top of mind for every parent when they’re picking out their nursery items, but it’s where your baby is going to be spending a large amount of time for their first few years. Because of this, finding the best organic crib mattresses and then choosing the best mattress for your baby’s crib is more important than a lot of parents realize. RELATED: Awesome Natural and Non Toxic Baby Bath Products RELATED: 6 Natural Ways to Freshen Your Nursery and Home Why is the best crib mattress organic? When you think of organic food, you most likely think of food that’s…
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The Best Gifts for Crunchy Moms (and Sorta Crunchy Moms too!)
Finding great gifts for moms is easy – finding gifts for crunchy moms (and sorta crunchy mamas) can be hard! One of the crunchy cons is that we are so aware of how products affect ourselves, our kids, our homes, and our lives that we can be – well – a bit picky about what we want. Fortunately, the internet is full of ideas for crunchy mom gifts! RELATED: The Best Cosleepers for Attachment Parenting Sleep RELATED: The Best Non-Toxic Sunscreens for the Whole Family I love writing gift guides; it gives me the opportunity to do some shopping for my friends (and myself!) while I share them with you! You’ll…
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Awesome Natural and Non Toxic Baby Bath Products
Bath time for babies can be challenging, fun, and terrifying especially if you’re a new parent! Making sure the products you’re putting on your baby are non toxic baby bath products is something we don’t always think about in the rush of new parenthood. It took a long time for my little to actually enjoy baths but now I can barely get her out and she asks for one every day. Something I never thought too much about were all natural baby bath products and non-toxic bath products. Sure, I put some on my registry, but I just went by the package information and didn’t really look too much into…
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Can you spoil a baby by holding them too much? What the Research Shows
As moms we can’t help but want to hold and cuddle with our new little ones constantly. Their little hands and feet are just begging to be kissed and their baby cries melt our hearts. RELATED: My Last Days with an Only Child RELATED: Recent Medical Studies: no safe acetaminophen dosage for babies or pregnancy So many of us have our motherly instincts questioned by friends, family, neighbors, or even total strangers. I’m sure many of us have heard that if our baby wants to be held all the time that they are manipulating us or that we are going to end up with a spoiled baby (as if babies are milk…
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My Last Days with an Only Child
The Best Cosleepers for Attachment Parenting SleepShe’s going to be a big sister. We’ve talked about it for months now, and I can see the excitement in her eyes thinking about the baby who’s coming soon. But there’s also fear. She feels it, I feel it. Pin for later! Things are going to change – a lot. What will life look like when he gets here? When he’s no longer an idea growing in my belly but an actual baby who needs mama. RELATED: The Last Time I Breastfed You RELATED: What if all I Want for my Kids is an Extraordinarily Ordinary Life? She’s been excited from the start…
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Recent Medical Studies: no safe acetaminophen dosage for babies or pregnancy
During my second pregnancy, I developed a large and painful ganglion cyst on my right wrist. I’d had issues with that wrist for close to 15 years but never to this level. I was dropping things because I lost hand strength and it was painful to move it. Not a good combination with a toddler! So, I went to Target, got a wrist brace, and decided to call my OBs nurse line on Monday. When I spoke to the nurse, it was pretty clear that my options were limited. If I needed something for the pain she told me I could take acetaminophen (common brand name of Tylenol) because it…
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Natural Christmas Decorations
There’s nothing quite like using nature to decorate for Christmas. It puts you in touch with the natural world, it’s great for the environment, and it smells fantastic. So whether you’re looking for green Christmas decorations, natural decoration ideas as alternatives to the cheap plastic decorations you find in stores, or you just like the natural life rustic farmhouse feel, here are some amazing ideas for how you can use nature as Christmas decoration material! RELATED: 6 Natural Ways to Make Your Home Smell Like Christmas RELATED: 10 Adorable Kids Pajamas Perfect for Christmas Morning Christmas Greenery Decoration Poinsettias are, without a doubt, the most popular live plant to decorate with during…
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Awesome Eco-Friendly and Wooden Toys for Toddlers
It isn’t always easy to find eco-friendly toys. You won’t usually find them in any of the big box stores or even in stores geared towards eco-friendly living. But green toys are out there and eco-friendly gifts in general are starting to become easier to find, especially online. Don’t forget to Pin for later! Toys made of wood, organic cotton, and non-toxic dyes. Whether you’re looking for wooden toys, educational toys, or musical toys for toddlers, this list will give you some great ideas for cool toddler toys that they’re gonna love! RELATED: 12 Wooden Toys You’re Baby Will Love RELATED: Eco-Friendly Products for a Green Clean Wooden Rocker This unique…
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The Best Cosleepers for Attachment Parenting Sleep
You’re finally home with the baby and the nursery is finished, ready to be slept in. But, the bassinet and the nursery in general is too far away. Maybe you just want to be able to watch your baby sleep, and the ease of night-time feedings just seems obvious. If this sounds like you then check out the best co-sleepers that could give you peace of mind. Not to mention, a bit smoother night routine. Pin for Later! RELATED: What if all I Want for my Kids is an Extraordinarily Ordinary Life? RELATED: 6 Natural Ways to Freshen Your Nursery and Home What is Co-Sleeping with Baby Cosleeping tends to get a…
