Reading Time: 4 minutes This post is a sponsored by Redmond Trading Company. I use and LOVE many of Redmond’s products–including their Earthpaste–on a daily basis. I am happy to share how using Earthpaste is one way to maintain good dental health during the holidays. I’ve never had a cavity. I can’t really give myself credit for this, however. […]
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Dear Mom Whose Child Is Constantly Sick {It’s Not Your Fault}
Reading Time: 5 minutes Do you feel like you’re failing as a mom because your child is constantly sick? Give yourself some grace; it may not be your fault. This post is part of the Dear Mom Letters series. Dear Mom Whose Child is Constantly Sick, Last night was tough. My newly-turned 3 year old has a tummy bug. […]
Top 5 Whole Foods to Purchase at Aldi
Reading Time: 4 minutes Aldi is a discount grocery store that offers great prices on real, whole foods! Here are my top 5 whole foods to buy from Aldi. This post is not sponsored by Aldi. Elsie and Erin both just genuinely love saving money on whole foods at Aldi–and want to share the love. By Elsie, Contributing Writer […]
Teaching Kids About Bugs…the Most “Natural” Food on the Planet
Reading Time: 5 minutes Teaching your children about edible bugs can be fun!
7 Tips for Moms of Kids with Food Allergies
Reading Time: 4 minutes Overwhelmed with your child’s food allergy diagnosis? These 7 tips will help! This post is part of the Dear Mom Letters series. Last week I wrote a letter to moms of kids with food allergies. Among my family of 5, we deal with gluten, dairy, egg and tree nut allergies. I feel your pain, Mama. […]
Dear Mom of a Child with Food Allergies
Reading Time: 4 minutes Does your child have food allergies? Are you ever fearful or frustrated because of your child’s food sensitivities? This letter is for you! This post is part of the Dear Mom Letters series. Dear Mom of a Child with Food Allergies, It happened again tonight: a church leader asked if my daughter could eat pizza […]
Practical Ways to Eat Well When You Can’t Afford Organic Food
Reading Time: 6 minutes I remember feeling bad because we couldn’t afford organic food, and I wanted to feed my children healthy food. Guess what?! I learned that you CAN feed your family well on a tight budget—organic or not! This post is part of the Dear Mom Letters series. Read part one of this post, “Dear Mom Who Can’t Afford […]
Dear Mom Who Can’t Afford Organic Food
Reading Time: 7 minutes No matter how you look at it, some people simply cannot afford organic food. If you’re one of those moms who simply doesn’t have the grocery budget to afford organic food, know that you are not alone! This letter is for you. This post is part of the Dear Mom Letters series. Dear Mom Who […]
Dear Mom Whose Baby Wasn’t Born Healthy
Reading Time: 3 minutes Does your child have an impairment or disability? This is a heartfelt letter to the mama whose baby wasn’t born “healthy”! This post is part of the Dear Mom Letters series. Dear Mom Whose Baby Wasn’t Born Healthy, First of all, I do not know how you feel. My three children were all born “healthy.” […]
4 Kitchen Staples to Always Have on Hand
Reading Time: 3 minutes Meat, Dairy, Produce and Coffee are four kitchen staples I always like to keep on hand…and they are all part of the Kroger® Private Selection® brand!
Health Benefits of Mangoes {With Recipe Ideas}
Reading Time: 3 minutes This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the National Mango Board via TheMotherhood.com. All opinions are 100% mine. Mangoes have been one of my favorite fruits for a long time now. I didn’t really eat them growing up, but when I discovered them while living in Costa Rica 10 years ago, […]
Dear Mom Who Thinks She Failed at Childbirth
Reading Time: 3 minutes This letter is a MUST READ for moms who think they failed at childbirth because they weren’t able to have a natural labor! Be encouraged with this post! This post is part of the Dear Mom Letters series. Dear Mom who thinks she failed at childbirth, It’s hard for you to read blogs like mine. […]
Herb Chicken Skillet
Reading Time: 2 minutes McCormick spices help families create healthy, flavorful meals at home. This herb chicken skillet recipe was a hit with my family!
Dear First-Time Mom Who Wants a Natural Birth
Reading Time: 4 minutes Want a natural birth but facing opposition from your friends who think you are crazy? This letter is for you, mama! This post is part of the Dear Mom Letters series. Dear First-Time Mom Who Wants a Natural Birth, You wrote me the other day and said you are expecting your first baby and you […]
Dear Mom Who Thinks She’s Not Cut Out for Motherhood
Reading Time: 4 minutes Ever feel like you’re not cut out for motherhood? Yeah—me, too! Come read this post for some encouragement, inspiration and GRACE! Welcome to our first Dear Mom Letters post! This series has been brewing in my head for some time now, and I am so excited to finally get the opportunity to share my heart […]