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Let me start this article series with a disclaimer. If you are looking into an HE washing machine to save money on washing cloth diapers- don’t bother. If you are looking at them for saving money on laundry in general (clothes, towels, etc), then by all means go forth. Washing dirty cloth diapers takes lots [...]
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Let me start off by saying that the birth of our third child, Eddie, was not planned from the beginning by me to be a home birth. My wife wanted to do a home birth, however I was naturally quite resistant to the idea (I’ll explain why here shortly.) Originally, I had every intention of [...]
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Although my friend assured me that the swing set in her back yard was totally worth the price, our family was living as frugally as we could, in order to save up for our first adoption. I figured I could do things the old-fashioned way, make use of something that would otherwise end up in [...]
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It’s at the top of the list of breastfeeding fears: What do I do if my baby starts biting? It’s enough to make you cringe, but experienced mothers tend to agree, it doesn’t have to be that bad. Breastfeeding mother Heather Jones commented, “It may hurt but it startled me mostly. The pain wasn’t that [...]
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Does your cuisine seem stuck in a rut with the same old stuffins? Do you dread serving side dishes at supper? How can you get your kids to stop eating carbs and try something new? Here are some easy tips to get kids excited about trying fresh healthy foods: Ask them to try it, not [...]
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I know that we shouldn’t be embarrassed to breastfeed our babies in public and that finding a private place to nurse your baby can sometimes feel as if you are admitting defeat. I know that we should be educating the world that breastfeeding is okay and not something secretive or dirty. But even with all [...]
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While there are paid professionals to help answer your questions, you don’t have to fork out any money for good breastfeeding advice. Breastfeeding help can come in a variety of forms. It can come from experienced friends and family, online articles and forums, books, and from people who are trained in breastfeeding and human lactation.
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This is the first post in a two-part series! Have you thought about changing your food habits, but don’t know how? Here are a few tips: 1. Clean out your cupboards, fridge, and freezer. If you want to get rid of processed food, for example, remove all processed food. Consider giving it away to someone [...]
Read More →When the science fair pamphlet came home in my oldest son’s (let’s call him Offspring) backpack, I felt a tingle of excitement run through my body. I love science. It was one of my favorite subjects in school, and I often wonder if I should have been a science teacher. I also love to begin [...]
Read More →It is that time of year again: The countdown to garden planting! Do you often want to plant a garden but think it is too much money? I know what you mean, believe me. Our budget is so tight that it squeaks. Luckily, gardening is cheap. I mean almost free-kind-of-cheap. Yes, yes..you can spend any [...]
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After birth, most women experience some degree of discomfort in the perineal area. Even if you did not tear, you may have some bruising or feel sore in general. Herbs and essential oils are an ideal way to ease discomfort and promote healing after birth because they can be used as often as needed. [...]
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