Are you wondering how to give birth naturally? I can write you a list of Top 10 Tips or recommend a book with all sorts of details. But first, I want you to know this: {Listen up, mama.} If you want a natural birth, you have to go out there and grab it. Natural Birth […]
Ali’s Positive Hospital Birth Story
The following birth story is a guest post on Strength Love Birth written by Ali of The Massage Business Mama. I met Ali earlier this year and immediately was drawn to her kind, driven, grounded presence. She shares here about the birth of her son and the ways a doula might have facilitated her birth […]
Eco Friendly Gifts for all your Crunchy Friends and Relatives
Looking for eco-friendly gifts for all the earthy types on your holiday gift giving list this year? Look no further. Here you will find a wide assortment of sustainable gifts for every natural leaning hippie, crunchy mama, holistic health guru, green environmentalist, and, yes, even minimalist hipsters that live in their Prius and cold brew […]
Sitz bath alternatives for postpartum healing
Want to speed up your healing after birth? Consider a postpartum sitz bath alternative. Here are some natural tips and ideas for all the benefits of a sitz bath after birth with less time and fuss. You’ll learn how to use water, herbs, sprays, and salves to get your lady bits feeling good again! If […]
2019 Prime Day Bargains for Mamas and Babies
Looking for Prime Day bargains for mamas and babies? You’re in the right place. But first, are you ready for Prime Day? Prime Day (actually 2 days this year! July 15 & 16) is like Black Friday in July but only for Prime Members on Amazon. If you’re not a Prime member, you should totally […]
A Printable Checklist for Your Hospital Bag with Essentials plus Extras
Here are some tips, ideas, and a free printable checklist for your hospital bag to help you to know exactly what to pack for your birth at the hospital, what NOT to bring, plus 7 things you don’t want to forget! This is like a minimalist-meets-realist approach to packing a bag for you, your partner, […]
6 Drinks to Supercharge Your First Trimester
Wondering what to drink while pregnant in your first trimester? Needing a little something to combat pregnancy exhaustion, fatigue, nausea or insomnia? These 6 first trimester drinks will give you a little extra oomph so you can rock your early pregnancy! From smoothies to teas to mocktails, these healthy beverages have what it takes to […]
How I Lost 10 Pounds in January
The story of how a busy mom with 5 kids actually managed to stick to an eating plan for a month and lose 10 pounds of weight without falling face first into a ginormous bowl of ice cream before the first week was out: A low carb/keto success story. New Year’s resolution to lose weight, […]
50+ Mostly Healthy Foods for Morning Sickness
When morning sickness hits, it can be hard to know what to eat. This helpful list of mostly healthy foods for morning sickness (with printable PDF) will give you some great ideas of things to eat that may even help you feel better. Help for What to Eat When Pregnant and Sick Do you feel […]
6 Adorable (and Safe) Toddler Dishes
Are you on the lookout for toddler dishes? Especially ones that are eco-friendly and safe for your little one? It can be hard to find good baby or toddler dishes that are phthalate-free or made out of natural materials. Here’s my story of my own search for some healthy dinnerware for my own little guy […]