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Need something for your kids to do? Here’s my absolute favorite recipe for Homemade Playdough. It’s easy, it’s quick, and if any of my kids decide to eat it…then I don’t have to freak out. I love it because it only takes me about 10 minutes to make. And if I get the kids to …
NOTE: I will be updating this post as new research and information comes out, so check back regularly! ***Last updated on 4/1/2020*** Jump to Table of Contents I’m 35 weeks pregnant with baby #6. I’m due around May 5th, 2020. And because of Coronavirus, I have absolutely no idea which of my birthing plans I’ll …
Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum During COVID-19 Read More »
(Skip the Intro and Jump to the Table of Contents) Is it just me, or do things feel kind of surreal right now? And with conflicting information flying around all over the place, and so many unanswered questions, it makes it even harder than usual for us Mamas to feel confident making good decisions for …
I’m not going to make you wait until the end of this article to find out why most DIY Hand Sanitizer Recipes can hurt your family. The simple answer is because they don’t work. Not only that, but sometimes they even encourage bacteria to grow inside the DIY hand sanitizer. That’s right…each time you think …
The #1 DIY Hand Sanitizer Recipe Mistake People Make…and How It Can Hurt Your Family Read More »
By far, my BIGGEST pet peeve when it comes to essential oils is the common recommendation to use them undiluted. While there can be a time and a place for undiluted use, essential oils definitely shouldn’t be used that way routinely. Not only is there the potential for a bad reaction, there it’s also wasteful! …
Immune Support Essential Oil Roller Bottle Recipe Read More »
Back when I worked after-hours phone triage as a Registered Nurse, I rarely had to page a doctor if fever was a child’s only symptom. That’s because I was usually able to give the Mama home care advice for how to handle it. But…on the rare occasions that our formal medical protocols DID require me …
What’s better than chicken noodle soup when you’re sick? How about chicken noodle soup that actually has nutritious ingredients that nourish your body and help you recover from whatever ails you? See, the problem with most store-bought soups (and broths) is that they don’t actually contain much nutrition anymore…just artificial flavors. See, back when Chicken …
Super Simple Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe (for when NOBODY is feeling well) Read More »
Remember how your Mama used to hold her hand against your forehead to decide if you had a fever or not? (In fact, I bet you’ve done this a time or two with your own kids…I definitely have!) **Sooo…is the “hand method”t accurate?** Or how about those scary rectal thermometers…they send you home with your …
Vomiting sucks…especially when it’s your kid. And especially when they keep doing it on the carpet, upholstery, or bedding. That’s why I developed the “Family Vomit Protocol” that I use in MY family to keep the chaos (and the body fluids…) under control, reduce discomfort, and (hopefully!) shorten the illness when someone has a seriously …
GI Bugs suck. I’ve been lucky that (most) of my kids have learned how to puke in a bowl or run to the toilet pretty early on. But it’s still never fun to have a stomach bug work it’s way around your house. It’s also never fun when your 6 year old wakes you up …