Motherhood & FamilyReading Time: 4 minutesImage by kraaft One of the biggest breastfeeding challenges I have endured is thrush. I really cannot complain because I had a mild case. However, my thrush led to my baby’s 5-month battle with yeast infections. It’s important to know the symptoms of and remedies for thrush, so if you or your baby are infected, […]
Healthier Blueberry Muffins (No Refined Sugars!)
Reading Time: 3 minutesWelcome to this month’s edition of Reminiscent Recipes. Read along as I reminisce…or skip ahead for the recipe. Last summer, my husband and I found a little treasure hidden among the back roads of our county–Mrs. Hazel’s blueberry “farm.” The elderly Mrs. Hazel and her late husband planted the blueberry bushes more than 28 […]
Breastfeeding Through Teething
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs I wind down the breastfeeding series, I will be spending the majority of posts looking at breastfeeding challenges. Several readers recently asked me about teething. I realize this can be a huge breastfeeding challenge for some. I will be honest. It hasn’t been a challenge for me. (And it’s not because of anything I’ve […]
5 Ways to Avoid Soy
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn last month’s edition of Healthy Homemakers, I wrote about why I avoid soy. Here are a few tips for avoiding this potentially dangerous food that–whether you realize it or not–is a huge part of almost every American’s diet: 1. Buy organic. Yes, my family still buys some processed organic foods (like crackers). My goal […]
HomeAffording Cloth Diapers on a Low Income
Reading Time: 5 minutesCloth diapers are totally worth it, and can save you lots of money in the long run. But there’s usually a big upfront cost to using cloth diapers! This post is all about affording cloth diapers on a budget, so you CAN use cloth, no matter what your income level! Have the upfront costs of […]
Inexpensive Birthday Party Ideas
Reading Time: 2 minutes Today’s post is on children’s birthday parties! When I was expecting our first daughter, thinking about throwing her birthday parties was probably the last thing on my mind. As my daughter’s 1st birthday drew closer, I realized just how much I wanted to make her feel special. But my family operates on a tight […]
