This week, my children and I put together an intense orange smoothie. When shopping we looked specifically for orange foods to add, and we decided not to be obvious and add oranges. We ended up with: 1 medium carrot 1 golden beet 1 cup of golden raspberries 4″ of golden chard (small at their request) … Read more
When my family of four travels, we make sure we are prepared with plenty of children’s activities. Variety is the key. A few general rules will give you a start in the right direction, then consider what entertainments your children most enjoy. General rules for Children’s Travel Games Make the toys age appropriate. No small … Read more
You don’t need a lot of gear to have a great trip with a baby. One essential to make travelling easier is a baby carrier. Many parents put a lot of thought into a stroller but forget about the carrier, which is exactly backward. If I had to choose between them, as I often have, … Read more
When you have a baby with special needs, the general advantages of babywearing – issues of development and comfort – are especially important to you. Premature Babies Physical Development. Touch, skin-to-skin contact, helps all newborn babies make the transition to life outside the womb. This is especially important for preterm (premature) babies. According to Dr. William Sears, touch … Read more
Do you know which cosmetics are safe during pregnancy? Do you know which skin care products are safe for your baby? What you don’t know can hurt you and your baby. When I was reading materials for my post last week on Mother-made Baby Care Cosmetics, I found a fascinating statement. All Earth Mama Angel Baby products … Read more