Transform your teatime with these must-have tea accessories that make every sip count. In the hustle and bustle of daily life, finding moments of tranquility and self-care can come few and far between. But we’re healing mamas, so we’ve vowed to ourselves to be intentional about our health. Despite all of the mess, it’s important to savor the small moments of joy and peace & really help our nervous systems regulate. What better way to slow down for a minute than a relaxing cup of tea? Not to mention all the amazing health benefits tea has! Having the right tools can significantly enhance your daily ritual. In this guide, I’ve…
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Benefits of Dandelion Tea & How to Make Your Own
Dandelion tea is the latest trend in the world of health and wellness, so let’s dive into why. Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) has a long history of traditional use for various health benefits, and it is likely that knowledge of its potential health properties developed over centuries just through sheer health observations. In this article, we will explore 10 benefits of drinking dandelion tea and show you exactly how to make your own. Dandelion tea is believed to have been used for its potential health benefits in various cultures around the world and has become more popular here in the US in recent years. It has traditionally been used as a…
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How to Make Fermented Garlic Honey as Homemade Cough Syrup
The practice of ingesting fermented garlic honey dates back centuries and can be traced to various ancient cultures. Garlic and honey have been valued for their medicinal properties individually, and the combination of the two through fermentation has been recognized as a powerful natural remedy. Many (including myself) use it as a daily part of my “supplement routine” to stay healthy. Whole food supplements, that’s what I’m talking about! Garlic alone has been used for its health benefits since ancient times. Civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans used it for its medicinal properties. It was well known for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and immune-boosting effects. It was commonly used…
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How to Homestead with Little to No Land
Homesteading has become increasingly popular over the past few years, as more and more people seek to live a self-sufficient lifestyle and rely less on the current flawed supply chain. However, not everyone has the space or resources to start a full-fledged homestead. We personally only have one full acre. While we’d love more land, there is a lot you can do with what you have – even a small piece of land. Fortunately, there are still many ways to incorporate homesteading principles into your life, even if you don’t have a lot of land. In this blog post, we will explore 10 ways you can live more of a…
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How to Avoid Hidden Hormone Disrupters in Your Personal Care Products
In our daily routines, we, as women use so many personal care products. This includes shampoo, soap, lotion, hair spray, make up, all of the above. Most times, we don’t give the ingredients much thought as long as that particular product is working for us. However, what many of us may not realize is that these products can contain a lot of hormone disrupters that can have harmful effects on our health. In this blog post, we will explore the harms of hormone disrupters in personal care products. I’ll also teach you how to avoid those hidden things without ditching your entire make up/personal care routine. What are hormone disrupters?…
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How to Balance Your Hormones Postpartum
For a new mom, learning how to balance your hormones postpartum can be a real challenge. With the added stress of a crying baby and intense sleep deprivation, getting back in sync with your body can seem like an insurmountable goal. But, with a few simple steps, balanced hormones postpartum can become a reality. I have four happy, healthy babies and that means I’ve been in this “postpartum hormone monster” space 4 times. I know what you’re going through and I know how to get you out of it! With my son (born in 2018), I was at the lowest of lows during my postpartum time with him. I had…
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The Big Shift: What To Be Aware Of For Your Toddler at One Year
Your baby is officially one year old. Congrats, you’ve made it! Your new toddler is going through many changes at this age including behavior and sleep changes. This means things like their nutrition and our behavior around them need to change a little too. In this blog post, I’m going to tell you all about the switches, both nutritional and behavioral, that we made when Ella turned one this year. The three main changes you’ll see in your toddler around 12 months are nutritional needs, cognitive developments and changing sleep habits. Note: This post contains affiliate links, but is 100% my true and honest opinion. If you shop through any…
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Learn How to Prevent Stretch Marks During Your Pregnancy
Stretch marks can be such a huge worry of women when they become pregnant. If you are already prone to them, you may worry even more. The changes that our bodies go through when we get pregnant, all the way through having a baby, are absolutely crazy and amazing and really miraculous. Follow these 6 tips to prevent stretch marks to the best of your ability!
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1.25 Million Formula Tins from Aussie Bubs to Aid Formula Shortage in America
This year has been a weird one hasn’t it? But we’ve said that about the last few years in retrospect. This year brought the great formula shortage, which scared a lot of parents. What if I can’t feed my baby? What if I’m not able to get them the one thing they absolutely need to survive? I am so proud to talk about how Bubs Australia the makers of Aussie Bubs stepped up to help fill that need. See a need, fill it. (While this blog post is sponsored, all thoughts and assessments are my own.) Kristy Carr, CEO & Founder “At this point, we had safely fed more than…
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The Best Toddler Formula? My Honest Review of Aussie Bubs
When your baby turns to toddler and they’re not nursing anymore, it starts to become really nerve racking to try to get them all the nutrients you know they need. Did I get him enough protein? He played harder today, so did he get enough nutrients? What about minerals? Does he need minerals? It’s a lot right? And you don’t want to do something wrong because you know their little growing bodies need so much. This is why I knew I wanted to try a toddler formula. I’m going to share my comprehensive Aussie Bubs™ toddler formula review to give you insight into the product before trying it! (This is…
