Malibu Mama Loves

Jul11

Probiotics Anyone?

Posted on Jul 11, 2014

What are probiotics? Probiotics are live microorganisms which maintain the balance of bad and good bacteria in your digestive tract. Everyone has them! In fact, our digestive tracts (which makes up more than 70 percent of our immune system) are flooded with trillions of bacteria – all alive. There are over 100 strains of probiotics, with more being discovered almost daily. The root of the word probiotic comes from the Greek word pro,...

Jul09

Are Your Kids Swearing?

Posted on Jul 9, 2014

Swearing is part of our society today. No wonder we have kids swearing. It is everywhere: video games, books, tv shows, movies, even adds now. I will confess, the occasional swear slips out of my (and my hubby’s) mouth too and I know the kiddos have heard. It is just language, right? Strong language? But why is swearing really bad? It’s not the saying of the actual word that is bad. They are just strong words after all. It is the lack...

Jul07

Make Your Own Baby Food

Posted on Jul 7, 2014

Making baby food is so easy and is such a healthy alternative to the store bought jars/cans/pouches. With all the recalls, and factory foods these days, you just never know what you are going to get. This was not ok for me when it came time to introduce foods to my baby. Not only the nasty smells and possible recall at any time, but the preservatives and chemical additives some of them have… there was no way I was putting that into my...

Jul07

Omg… Is that GMO?

Posted on Jul 7, 2014

In it’s truest form ‘GMO (genetically modified organism) is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques’ (1). Genetic modification involves the transfer of genes from one species of plant or animal to another, using techniques that can cause mutations in the genome that may have unintended consequences for the crop’s safety. FYI – this does not happen in nature. Then we eat it. 90% of corn...

Jul06

Family Travel Packing Tips

Posted on Jul 6, 2014

I am going to be honest here, I have a very bad case of wanderlust! I LOVE to travel! And I LOVE to share the experiences with my children and husband. I want us to try new foods, see new places, smell new smells, really experience it all! However in order to do all of that, first you have to do something nasty… pack. There, I said it, and yes you must do it! But lucky for you, you have found this webpage where I am going to list my...

Jul06

5 Parent Minutes A Day

Posted on Jul 6, 2014

Whether you are a mommy or a daddy or a step parent, guardian, grandparent or foster parent it is so important to remember that you are a person too. As parents we are pulled in many different directions 24/7 and can easily forget to take some time for ourselves. Claim Your 5 Parent Minutes A Day!!! No one is going to give you even just 5 minutes. So you will have to TAKE them! And once you do, yes, even just 5 minutes a day,...

Jun24

Nasty Toxins

Posted on Jun 24, 2014

Kick Out Those Nasty Toxins! Unfortunately, toxins are everywhere today. Harsh cleaning products, pesticides, chemicals, beauty products, even the furniture all are guilty of spreading toxins right into your body! The good news? There are things we can do about it! Easy ways to reduce toxins right in your own home today: Change your household cleaners to all natural cleaners. There are so many wonderful options out there it is almost...

Jun04

I Just Had A Baby and I’m Pregnant Again!!

Posted on Jun 4, 2014

4 very tired months after delivering my first born son I became very sick and so tired. I was nursing regularly (it was my son’s only food source at the time). I had not had a period yet. I was exhausted (as all new parents are), did I say that already? After about 2 weeks of nausea and headaches, weight loss and feeling just plain yucky someone suggested I take a pregnancy test. No way, I thought…. I could not be pregnant again! Oh...

May29

The Benefits Of Coconut Oil

Posted on May 29, 2014

Not too long ago I had a visit with my brother. I asked him what he thought of Coconut Oil. “Isn’t that the oil that is really bad for you?” was his reply. NO!!!!! Ok, how could my brother not know about the benefits of coconut oil? The Tree Of Life So many people have been talking about coconut oil like it is this new health superfood. Well, yes and no. It is a ‘superfood’, it is amazing and does amazing things, but it is certainly...

May28

My Emergency Cesarean Section

Posted on May 28, 2014

I was determined to give birth ‘the natural way’, with the drugs of course! My pregnancy had been perfectly normal. I had no idea what an emergency cesarean section even was! I had eaten way healthier than I ever thought possible and felt better than ever. I was totally ready for the big day… the delivery, counting the moments. So all of a sudden one night, two days after my due date, I felt a bit of water between my legs. I went and...