Raw Superfood Balls
These tasty little snacks are packed with nutrient-rich superfoods that keep you satisfied and energized when on-the-go! Ingredients 1/2 cup almond butter 1/2 cup chia seeds 1/2 cup unsweetened...
View ArticlePreventing & Treating Recurrent Plugged Ducts
I had a heck of a time with recurrent plugged ducts. Through extensive research and experimenting with different approaches, I figured out a multi-pronged plan of attack to prevent and treat these...
View ArticleLiving Love Juice!
Some years ago, I managed a raw foods restaurant and learned a lot about living foods, holistic health and nutrition. It was there that I fell in love with juices, smoothies, shakes, and elixers....
View ArticleRecipe: {Blueberry Cobbler} GF + V
This is a special treat our family loves to enjoy on occasion. My husband came up with the recipe a few months ago and our toddler has been asking for it by name ever since. “Cahhhh-blurrrr pleeeease...
View Article10 Safe & Natural Ways to Manage Pregnancy Acne
I recently received an email from a reader asking which products are safe to use for her pregnancy acne. While my friends had beautiful and radiant pregnancy glows, I had pencil eraser sized postules...
View ArticleNatureal Mom Voted Circle of Moms #1 Most Eco-Friendly Blog of 2013!
I am excited to announce that Natureal Mom was named Circle of Moms #1 Most Eco-Friendly Blog of 2013! I could not have done it without the overwhelming amount of support I have received and am...
View ArticleRecipe: {Meyer Lemon Risotto with Sage} V + GF
I’m kind of obsessed with the Meyer lemon so you can imagine my delight when our new house came with mature Meyer lemon trees in the back yard. They are sweeter, less acidic and rounder than the more...
View ArticleRecipe: {Chickpea, Tomato and Bread Soup} V+GF Optional
This delicious recipe from Yotam Ottolenghi’s vegetarian cookbook Plenty is a take on the Tuscan ribollita. Somewhere between a soup and a vegetable stew, it is a warming and filling meal in a bowl...
View ArticleRecipe: {Kumquat Marmalade} + A Sensible Habit Canning Stamp Giveaway
We recently moved into a sweet little house with plenty of citrus trees. Among these is a bright and cheerful kumquat tree. Kumquats are often eaten raw and have a sweet edible rind and tart juicy...
View ArticleFather’s Day Gift: DIY Salt Dough Hand & Footprint Keepsakes
This is a simple, cute, fun and inexpensive craft that makes a lovely keepsake. For the dough, you will need a cup of flour, a cup of salt and 3/4 cup warm water. Other items to keep handy ~ a large...
View ArticleThe Milky Way Breastfeeding Film: Every Mother has a Story
Did you know that America has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the world? The mission of The Milky Way is to elevate the nursing mother to a place in society where she receives all the...
View ArticleRecipe: 4th of July Strawberry Blondie Bars {V + GF Optional}
Fresh local strawberries are in season and are the star ingredient in these blondie bars which make a delicious dessert for your 4th of July celebration! They were a big crowd pleaser last year and...
View ArticleRecipe: {Banana-Hemp Granola} V+GF Optional
This banana-hemp granola recipe is from one of my new fave cookbooks, Superfood Kitchen by Julie Morris. It’s easy to make and so delicious. I let my toddler mash the bananas and he gets really excited...
View ArticleRecipe: {Pomegranate-Glazed Portobello Steaks Over Lemony Spinach} V+GF
In Superfood Kitchen by Julie Morris, beautiful dishes are entirely composed of plant-based, nutrient-dense, and whole foods that energize, nourish, and taste delicious. Delightfully written and...
View ArticleThe Eight Principles of Attachment Parenting: A Resource for New & Expecting...
There are a lot of “must-have” lists and advertisements out there telling you what fancy new goodies and gadgets you need for a new baby. For the attachment parenting family, all you really need is a...
View ArticleAssisting the Milk Ejection Reflex & Manual Hand Expression: The Marmet...
Every breastfeeding mama should know how to hand or manually express breast milk. Some advantages to hand or manual expression include: Some mechanical breast pumps can cause discomfort and/or are...
View ArticleRestorative & Relaxing Magnesium Salt Baths
Did you know magnesium is the second most abundant element in our bodies, and is used in regulating over 300 enzymes and reactions in the body? Did you also know that most people are deficient in...
View ArticleBreathwalking for Clarity, Energy & Calm
For some, meditation comes easily. For others (such as myself), it can be more… difficult. If you fall into the latter category, breathwalking (a technique derived from Kundalini yoga that combines the...
View ArticleWhat Is Support?
Support is unconditional. It is listening… not judging, not telling your own story. Support is not offering advice… it is offering a handkerchief, a touch, a hug… caring. We are here to help women...
View ArticleRecipe: {Kumquat Marmalade} + A Sensible Habit Canning Stamp Giveaway
We recently moved into a sweet little house with plenty of citrus trees. Among these is a bright and cheerful kumquat tree. Kumquats are often eaten raw and have a sweet edible rind and tart juicy...
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