During my second pregnancy, I developed a large and painful ganglion cyst on my right wrist. I’d had issues with that wrist for close to 15 years but never to this level. I was dropping things because I lost hand strength and it was painful to move it. Not a good combination with a toddler! […]
Category: Parenting
The Best Cosleepers for Attachment Parenting Sleep
You’re finally home with the baby and the nursery is finished, ready to be slept in. But, the bassinet and the nursery in general is too far away. Maybe you just want to be able to watch your baby sleep, and the ease of night-time feedings just seems obvious. If this sounds like you then […]
9 Ways of Connecting with Nature in a City
Now that summer is almost here, it’s time to get outside and enjoy nature! But living in the city can make connecting with nature a challenge. When you are surrounded by buildings, asphalt, crowds, cars, and the fast paced life, it can be hard to remember that nature is only a short distance away. So […]
The Last Time I Breastfed You
I knew this day was coming. Knew it from the beginning. Everybody weans at some point. The long days and nights of nursing were so long and often blurred into one another. This day always seemed so far away, I even joked that I’d get the dorm room next to you some day. And yet, […]
Gentle Parenting Quotes for Sorta Crunchy Moms
Being a mom is hard no matter what. But when you’re following a parenting style that goes against the grain (gentle parenting or simple parenting or intentional parenting) it gets that much harder. Even if you aren’t parenting a difficult child parenting is hard! Because every child has difficult days. And so does every mom. […]
16 Awesome Gentle Parenting Books for the Nurturing Parent
Gentle parenting is a new way of parenting for many of us, the research about the benefits of this style of parenting is still not widespread. I consider myself a practicing gentle parent. I’m not quite where I want, but I’m working on it. (You can read about what I do when I mess up […]
Sharing the Joy of a Slow and Simple Christmas with Kids
The joy of a simple Christmas is something that often gets lost in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Many of us dislike all of the commercialism that surrounds the holidays. It makes us lose sight of what the holidays are all about. And it seems to just get worse every year. […]
How to Downsize Toys
I’d been putting off downsizing our toys and children’s books for awhile…ok, if I’m honest, I’de been putting it off for at least a year. But as I looked around at all the toy clutter in all of the living areas as well as in my daughters room – I’d had enough! It was time […]
Dealing with Unwanted Kids Gifts
Unwanted gifts – we’ve all received them, we’ve all probably given them! When it comes to our kids, we often end up with gifts we wouldn’t choose. Quite often these come from kind and well-meaning family members and friends. Making the situation even harder. When you’re trying to simplify your home, declutter, and keep the […]
5 ways to have an Eco-Friendly Halloween
Creating an eco-friendly and lower toxin Halloween may seem like a pipe dream, but it’s definitely possible to celebrate in a healthy and eco-friendly way! Halloween is easily one of the most wasteful holidays of the entire year. Costumes are made from terrible materials that will never break down, that are cheaply made, and full […]