Wellness

Dealing with Colds Naturally

December 27, 2011

TweetThe season’s first cold hit me on Christmas day – lucky me! I really hate how much being sick drags me down when there are so many things I want to accomplish, so I have been using some basic natural remedies to help ease some of the discomfort. I am doing the typical things like [...]

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I Am a Mama Cloth Convert!

September 21, 2011

TweetSeriously, I never would have imagined myself saying this (or even trying it for that matter), but I am a mama cloth convert. Last month at BlogHer, I was lucky enough to attend the #HauteGreen party with some other fabulous green and eco-conscious bloggers. They had an awesome bag of swag that included a ton [...]

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Treating Eczema Naturally

July 1, 2011

TweetI have suffered from eczema since I was 11-years old. I remember waking up one morning and seeing little blisters on my feet. Not sure what they were, I ignored them and didn’t say anything to my parents about it. About a week later, my feet were covered in horrible, cracking little blisters. So bad [...]

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Having Cancer Changes You

May 13, 2011

TweetIt’s not something I like to talk about, but 4 years ago, I was diagnosed with Melanoma—the least common (5% of all skin cancer cases), but most serious and deadly form of skin cancer. In fact, one American dies of melanoma almost every hour. However, the 5-year survival rate for people whose melanoma is detected [...]

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Homemade Toothpaste Recipe

April 27, 2011

TweetA couple weeks ago, I picked up our tube of Tom’s of Maine fluoride-free toothpaste to read the ingredients, and much to my horror, it contained Sodium Laurel Sulfate. Seriously? I was pretty angry considering it is marketed as a natural toothpaste, and I do not consider this a natural ingredient. So, I decided to [...]

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The Garlic Experiment

April 4, 2011

TweetI have known for a long time that what you put on your skin can affect your health in many ways. In fact, I’ve read that approximately 60% of topical skincare products are absorbed through your skin and into your bloodstream. That’s pretty scary considering all of the harmful chemicals that are in most skincare [...]

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10 Natural Home Remedies for Colds

March 30, 2011

TweetTreating a common cold can be extremely difficult, especially if you have small children. Your family could spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars each year on doctor’s visits and cold medications, but the fact of the matter is there is no scientific cure for a common cold. Some experts believe that over-the-counter medications can [...]

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Fever Can Be Nature’s Best Medicine, But It’s Not Always an Easy Pill to Swallow

February 1, 2011

TweetAs we were getting ready for bed last night, I noticed that Kaylee felt a little warm, but didn’t think much about it. She sleeps snuggled up next to me, so I knew I’d be acutely aware of any changes in how she was feeling. As I was nursing her to sleep, I noticed she [...]

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Boiron Children’s Coldcalm Giveaway (Closed)

January 12, 2011

TweetToday is Day 8 of the Happy Mothering New Year Review and Giveaway Extravaganza. Come back every day for a new giveaway and/or review. This week our theme is the Kitchen & Home (you’ll find similar giveaways this week over at Giveaways and Reviews). Sponsored by Tomoson.com —– About Coldcalm Did you know that the [...]

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Boiron Optique 1 Eye Drops Review and Giveaway (Closed)

November 17, 2010

TweetAbout Boiron Optique 1 Eye Drops Our eyes are extremely sensitive and vulnerable, and they need gentle treatment when irritated by dust, ragweed, and other pollens, or by wind and sand from a day at the beach. Unfortunately, some traditional over-the-counter eye drops contain decongestants, antihistamines or vasoconstrictors that can only be used for short [...]

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