From the monthly archives: April 2012
Spring is here and it is time to begin taking on a few preventative measures to guard against pests you know visit the garden every year. This must be done very carefully because the Ladybugs, the Butterflies, the Bees and the Earthworms are already in place to do their work, so we must be very [...]
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Don’t toss that ham bone! Are you tired of the same old chicken noodle soup? This soup is a nice break from the usual “get well soup”, but it’s perfect any day. The ham stock, beans, and vegetables pack a big nutritional punch. Not bland and not too salty, the vegetables and ham stock make [...]
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I have spanked a child. Wow, that was hard to admit. It was before I fully embraced Attachment Parenting, way back when. I was a new parent, I was intrigued by AP and positive discipline, but I was struggling against the punishing mindset I grew up with. SpankOut Day is Monday, April 30. What will [...]
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Coconuts are a great example of a functional food. What’s a functional food, you ask? It’s a food that has health benefits above and beyond its nutrient content. Coconuts are incredibly good for you! Coconut oil had a bad reputation for many years because of its high saturated fat content. But it has been [...]
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Angina is the restriction of blood flow to the heart. It is not a heart attack. It is not the symptom of a heart attack. Though it can be a sign of potential heart problems. Angina should not be ignored. Typical angina symptoms include tightness, discomfort, and/or pain in the chest as well as problems [...]
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Hypnobirthing is a philosophy of birth that includes the use of hypnosis and other relaxation techniques during labor and birth to ease discomfort. Guided self-hypnosis is the most popular form of hypnosis used for childbirth. Some relaxation methods that may be used alongside hypnosis include relaxation recordings and music, breathing techniques, and verbal suggestions. Several [...]
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Does shopping for homeschool resources cause you to get anxiety? Making choices about what to buy and what to pass over can be hard. For me, shopping is not a pleasant experience. I hate making decisions on the fly. If you already have your list written up of what you want to be looking for [...]
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I was immediately curious upon first glance of the charming photo Cindy Barton had posted in our garden group of her newly finished potting shed. As she began telling me the story I quickly learn that this is a potting shed with a house number. This was also the beginning of Cindy Barton’s dream come [...]
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Sunflower seeds are incredibly rich in B vitamins, especially folic acid, and also contain essential fatty acids, vitamin E, and healthy polyphenol compounds. They also have very high amounts of minerals like selenium, manganese, copper, and zinc. But how else are sunflowers important to nutrition? Because bees love them, and bees pollinate many other [...]
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I’m a stay-at-home mom, but I’ve always been curious as to what happens with my work-away-from-home mom counterparts. I asked a friend of mine, Tiffany, if she would be willing to grant me an interview. Tiffany is a librarian in western New York. She has two children ages 6 years and 10 months. The interview [...]
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As the Amaryllis begins to fade and the Cilantro begins going to seed, other herbs are at their peek in spring. The Oregano in this picture is just about at its height of wanting to bud and bloom. Keep a close eye and begin to harvest right before it wants to bud. This is when [...]
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