Natural Wellness
So Much for Lamaze: A Natural Mama’s Thoughts on Having a C-Section
So Much for Lamaze: A Natural Mama’s Thoughts on Having a C-Section Here’s the deal: my first two babies were breech. Frank breech, to be exact. And back then–eight years ago and five years ago–I was still a largely uninformed participant in the traditional model of medicine.
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Reusable Snack Bags and Everyday Cloth Napkins
Earlier this week, I shared about my favorite new Reusable Produce Bags from Love for Earth’s etsy shop. Today I’ll tell you about Love for Earth’s Reusable Snack Bags and Everyday Cloth Napkins. (Hint: I love these as much as the produce bags!)
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DIY Dry Shampoo {with essential oils}
Want to know a secret? I don’t wash my hair every day. In fact, sometimes I don’t even wash my hair every other day. It’s true. Not washing my hair every day saves lots of time, not to mention that it’s much better for my hair and scalp to be spared a daily stripping.
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FREE Skin Deep App: Check the Safety of Personal Care Products On the Go
Oh my, this would have been enormously helpful that time last summer when I forgot to pack my shampoo and conditioner for our trip to the beach. I wasted so much time trying to look up products and ingredients while standing in the hair care aisle of the Giant in Bethany Beach, Delaware. I love…
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Foaming Hand Soap {with essential oils}
Making your own Foaming Hand Soap is easy and economical. Plus, DIY Hand Soap is much better for your health than regular antibacterial soaps.
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Should You Vaccinate Your Children?
A friend of mine who happens to be a loyal reader here at Yankee Homestead is newly pregnant with her first baby. She recently inquired about my stance on vaccinations, asking “What is your plan with this baby?” (I’m expecting, too, in case you haven’t picked up on that yet. :-)) So. Let’s all take…
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35 Amazing Uses for Frankincense Oil
Frankincense is my number one favorite essential oil!
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Water Resistant DIY Labels for Homemade Gifts
I’ve always loved giving homemade gifts. After essential oils came into my life, homemade gift-giving grew all the more fun, and easy! The possibilities are endless. And who doesn’t love a non-toxic, great-smelling, useful, therapeutic gift?
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DIY Toilet Bombs
The minute I came across this DIY recipe, I knew I had to try it. You see, I live in a house with three boys. (And a boy dog, but he doesn’t use our toilets.) More and more often, I’m starting to feel like our bathrooms are lacking in the “clean-and-fresh-smelling” department.
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