Natural Pet First Aid Using Melaleuca Oil
When I think of natural pet care, the first thing that comes to mind is melaleuca (alternifolia) essential oil, aka tea tree oil. It is a staple in our family's medicine cabinet, not just for the human variety, but for our pets. Melaleuca oil has such a wide variety of uses, I don't know what I'd do without it. I use it primarily for its antiseptic purposes, but it is also ... Keep Reading! You Know You Want To!
Stranger Danger
Welcome to the September 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Staying Safe This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted ... Keep Reading! You Know You Want To!
What To Expect From Your Four Year Old
Ahhhh, four-year-olds. They really are quite the mystery. One minute they are lovable, cuddly balls of joy and two seconds later they are hissing, spitting, mad—at-the-world balls of fire! I thought that since I am in the four-year-old season of parenting ... Keep Reading! You Know You Want To!
Removing Coconut Oil Stains
If you are a coconut oil fanatic and use it for practically anything and everything, then there is a strong likelihood that you will spill some on your clothing, the carpet, or possibly even your favorite microfiber chair! Aaack! An oil stain! What should ... Keep Reading! You Know You Want To!
The Hippy Homemaker’s Flowerchild Refreshment Tea – Healthy Herbal Beverages For Children
Have you noticed how many of the purported "healthy" beverages for your children, juice included, is loaded down with EXTRA sugar? You would think the natural sugars that come from using real fruits in your juice, would be enough. The search at the grocery ... Keep Reading! You Know You Want To!
Lemon Lavender Cookie Recipe
I’m REALLY into cooking with lavender right now! The mood struck one day and I have been creating everything from lavender coconut cake to lavender mint water. I even made lavender lamb chops. YUMMM! Anyway, today I wanted to share a tasty little recipe for ... Keep Reading! You Know You Want To!
Night Weaning a Four Year Old
Tiny has always been an avid breast feeder. Most older nurslings will naturally decrease the number of breastfeeding sessions as they mature. A three year old is typically not breastfeeding as often as a one year old might. And then there is Tiny. Oh. ... Keep Reading! You Know You Want To!
I Am Not My Parents
Welcome to the Taboo Carnival. Our topic this Summer is “My Parents Failed Me (A Little or a Lot)” This post was written for inclusion in the quarterly Taboo Carnival hosted by Momma Jorje and Hybrid Rasta Mama. This month our participants reflect on the ... Keep Reading! You Know You Want To!
The Importance of Being Grounded
Staying grounded is something that some of us need to make a conscious effort to do. Some people have know idea what it means but they do it anyway without realizing it. We will always be grounded at some point in time. Whether we see it as a fact of simply ... Keep Reading! You Know You Want To!
6 Carefully Selected Learning Resources for Homeschoolers, Unschoolers, and Traditional Schoolers – Do Not Miss This 4 Day Sale!
As parents, we think a ton about how our children learn, and what our role is in facilitating and guiding their education. That's why I'm happy to be an affiliate for this new eBundle on Mindful Learning! The Mindful Learning eBundle holds 6 carefully ... Keep Reading! You Know You Want To!
