Have you ever walked through the kids’ shoe department in a store and wondered why most of the shoes have heels, or are super stiff? Maybe not, but you should think about it! Why are we essentially putting children in foot casts? Most conventional shoes limit the range of motion of our children’s feet and […]
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I’ve learned this the hard way after almost nine years of parenting, three kids in, and somehow I still catch myself doing the same thing. My toddler falls, or they’re having a hard time, or they’re just overwhelmed and asking to be held again, and my first thought isn’t always to just pick them up
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The holidays tend to disrupt baby and child sleep. Schedules shift, days run longer, naps get missed, and bedtime often moves later than usual. This can feel stressful, especially if sleep already feels delicate or unpredictable. Holiday sleep disruption is very common. Sleep is sensitive to changes in routine, environment, and stimulation, and the holidays
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It is officially Black Friday, and I am rounding up my favorite deals from brands my family genuinely uses and loves. Many of these are small businesses, non-toxic living companies, and wellness brands I trust completely. Thank you for shopping through my links. It supports my work at no extra cost to you. Everything is
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We’ve all heard it before: “Cut back on salt!” Warnings about sodium are everywhere: too much salt will spike your blood pressure, harm your heart, and lead to early death, right? But what if that advice doesn’t apply to everyone? What if, especially for those of us eating whole foods and living active lives, the
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Meal prepping for postpartum can be a game changer I’m in the last weeks of my last trimester preparing to meet baby, and one thing I try to do is make sure I have at least some frozen food on hand to make postpartum life a bit easier. I wish I had done this with
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Let’s start from the beginning. Toxic pajamas?! Why are kids’ pajamas toxic? Did you know that many pajamas for babies and children that are currently being sold in stores are treated with flame retardants? Why are there flame retardants in kids’ pajamas? Here is a super brief summary of why there are even flame retardants
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Here is a master list of all of the holiday sales details for my favorite brands and products. I will continue to update as I learn about new sales. As always, I only promote products I actually love and use for myself, and I appreciate so much when you use my links because it directly
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If you’re like me, you struggle with clutter and want to find other gift options for your kids besides toys that take up space in your home (and sometimes don’t get played with). I’m sharing some of my favorite clutter free (or mostly clutter free) gift ideas that I’ve used for my own family. Experience
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I started my non-toxic living journey about nine years ago. I still remember the feeling of overwhelm as I looked at the pile of shampoo, hair spray, perfumes, body wash, and other personal care products I had just put in the middle of my bathroom when I decided to remove anything with fragrance from my
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If you need a little bit more support than an hourly consult, this is the package for you. Ideal for any age and includes the following: