The following post has been sponsored by ModCloth in the form of payment for writing this post. This post contains affiliate links - meaning I will receive commission if you make a purchase through my links. See my full disclosure policy for more information. Mother's day is coming up quickly (May 8th!) which means it's time to honor the mothers, grandmothers, aunts, mama-to-bes, and any other … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2016
I’m not sure eating my placenta helped (but I would do it again!)
I dabbled with the idea of consuming my placenta for quite a while. It seemed like a no brainer. Women raved about all the benefits of it - increasing iron stores, helping milk supply, replenish nutrients to the body, it seemed awesome. But the he idea of eating an organ (I hadn't eaten meat since 2006), let alone an organ that come out from my body wasn't something that appealed to me. Most of … [Read more...]
All You Need to Know About Postpartum Bleeding (AKA Lochia)
The following post is intended to be informational only and should not be substituted for medical advice. Giving birth is a bloody event... after all baby is entering the world by exiting your body. Most women are prepared for it to be a messy event, but many women aren't aware that they will continue to bleed for days after the birth. This bleeding, known as lochia is the the shedding of blood … [Read more...]
5 Mother’s Day Gifts for the Crunchy Mama
The following article contains affiliate links, meaning I will receive a small commission if you purchase something at no additional cost to you. All opinions remain my own. For more information, see my full disclosure policy. Mother's day is coming up quick (May 8! I thought I had more time...), so it's time to start planning gifts and activities for mothers, grandmothers, mothers to be … [Read more...]
Natural Allergy Remedies
The following post contains affiliate links. See my full disclosure policy for more information. The following should not be taken as medical advice. It's officially been Spring for a while, and I am definitely feeling like it. The flowers outside are blooming, the birds are chirping... and my nose is running. Nothing ruins my outdoor fun quite like seasonal allergies. I really love the … [Read more...]
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