I was recently asked, “what’s with all the ultrasounds? Is there something wrong your baby?” After giving it some thought and the question coinciding with February being American Heart Month, I’ll share why I had five ultrasounds while pregnant with my first daughter and have had almost that many to date during this pregnancy. My … Read more
When I first heard of essential oils as a means to compliment medical treatments I was skeptical. Really skeptical. But the more I read and heard first hand accounts from friends I considered exploring an essential oils introduction. The oils can be used aromatically, topically, or internally and with so much educational information available, I … Read more
When I noticed my daughter playing with her dolls and a doctor kit recently I wondered what she was doing. As I listened to her imaginative play, I overheard her telling the dolls they all needed their shots to go to kindergarten. My daughter is going to kindergarten in just a couple of weeks so … Read more
We easily could go through several gallons of dairy milk a day in our house. My daughter loves milk and happily drinks it with each snack and meal. We are very fortunate to not have any dairy allergies causing us to avoid milk but drinking too much gives my daughter a tummy ache and she … Read more
My husband works at a women’s healthcare company committed to effective early cancer detection methods. For as long as I can remember, sun safety has been an important topic in our home. However, growing up I didn’t take the same sun safety precautions and recall many extreme sunburns. Having a very light complexion, regular sun … Read more
Growing up with sensitive skin I know how challenging it can be to find the right bath products. I am very light complected and just a touch turns me bright red. Luckily my daughter does not have that same sensitivity but we have been searching for a kid friendly moisturizing shampoo after the winter left … Read more