Welcome to the World of Step-Parenting
Today we have been blessed to have a new mom join us! She is a step parent to three wonderful children. But I am going to let her tell you her story! Please Welcome The Not So Wicked Step-Mom… My…
Living Essentially with Essential Oils
How it all began, essentially…. On the journey to living a holistic lifestyle I have always been intrigued by alternative medicines that go against the grain of modern remedies. Granted, working in the medical field, I 1000% understand the interventions…
Why you should always Trust your Mommy Instinct
Being that this is the 1 year anniversary of Trusting your mommy instinct we are reposting it. The day was as usual with a 2-year-old. Eat, sleep, play. She started to act like she may be constipated but, kept pushing on.…
Yes, I had a C-Section…
Yes, I had a C-section. No, that was not my plan. No, it was not an emergency. If I can have a few minutes of your time, I will explain… I did not want to be a statistic. I did…
Picky Eaters…How we manage
You know you have been that mom staring at that little face, eyes locked, waiting for that food to come flying at you. And then it happens BAM! You get peanut butter and jelly in the hair or my personal…
Infant and Child CPR – The Importance of Learning
Recently, God graced me with a nephew. He is seriously the sweetest, happiest baby. I mean, ALWAYS smiling. He was born at 34 weeks gestation. Mama was in labor several times before that. Mr. J was in such a rush…
Losing Yourself Can Happen
One thing that tends to fall by the wayside when we become mommies and daddies is our personal selves. Not only do we take on a new identity but new roles and TONS of new responsibility as new parents. It…
Have Baby…Will Travel, Part 3; The Toddler Addition
Well, we have done it! We made it all the way to Alaska with our toddler in tow. It took a 3 hour flight, a 7 hour flight and a 3 hour bus ride but we got to the cruise…
The Heartbreak of Psoriasis, How We Deal with Reactions – Part 3
As I told you before, my husband is gone for nearly 2 months at a time. Well, this leaves me as 24/7 mom with no break. Bringing my child with me to every place I need or want to go…
“Investing” in Organic
So by now you are probably cross eyed with my organic and GMO talk. I promise this one will be the last…. For a little while! I’ve said it before- we are an 80/20 family. I try my best to…
