Toward Greater Sustainability, One Day at a Time
Have you been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s and you aren’t sure where to start? There’s a ton of information out there and it can be a little overwhelming. This is how I’m beginning my own fight against Hashimoto’s. After my sixth miscarriage earlier this month, I requested a full thyroid panel, including antibodies. I’ve suspected low … Read more
When I was 19, my skin underwent a massive shift from mostly clear to constant breakouts. I was going through a major life change at the time, and I know the stress was a big factor. But stress wasn’t the only factor. Along with the major life changes, I’d picked up some bad habits and … Read more
19 Natural Morning Sickness Remedies Now that I’m 6 weeks pregnant with our third baby, I am all about those natural remedies for morning sickness. Pregnancy comes with its joys and excitements (those little kicks are the best). But the first trimester can be brutal. Of course, by now you probably know that morning sickness … Read more
There are so many factors that can contribute to infertility. Regardless of your unique struggle–whether it’s recurrent miscarriage or needing to balance your hormones or genetics or something else–improving your digestion can boost your fertility. The link between digestion and fertility surprised me when I first learned about it. I read about it in Alissa … Read more
Phthalates (pronounced “thal-ates”) are everywhere, and they could be affecting your fertility and the health of your baby during pregnancy. I’m in a few groups for moms on Facebook, and I’ve noticed a couple of trends. The first is the number of women who say their husbands have little to no interest in sex. The … Read more
Lavender seems to be the latest flavoring trend, and for good reason. I’ve seen it in lavender ice cream, lavender lattes, and of course, lavender lemonade. Lavender adds an intriguing floral flavor to your favorite treats. I’m pretty sure no picnic would be complete without a tall, cold glass of sweet and tangy lemonade. I … Read more
When you are trying to start a family, miscarriage is one of the most heartbreaking things that can happen. It’s happened to me. In the nearly 6 years that we’ve been growing our family, I’ve suffered from recurrent miscarriage–3 miscarriages, 2 beautiful babies, and then 3 more miscarriages. Most of mine have been what are … Read more
Why I’m (Literally) Locking Up My Pregnancy Tests If you’ve been trying to conceive (TTC) for any amount of time, you know how hard it can be to wait the full 2 weeks after ovulation before taking a pregnancy test. Because I often have very short cycles due to low progesterone, I’m frequently tempted to … Read more
I love using special sleep diffuser blends at bedtime. I used to wake up all night long and struggle to fall back asleep again. It felt like I was always falling asleep on my feet, and with two kiddos to keep up with, I can’t afford to be a walking sleep zombie. Whether it’s to … Read more
Looking for a homemade toothpaste recipe? Look no further than this list of 17 recipes. Why would you want to make your own toothpaste? Well, maybe you want to save money. Maybe you’re not a fan of the ingredients in regular toothpaste. Or maybe it’s both. Some of the ingredients to worry about in conventional … Read more