Omg… Is that GMO?
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...
5 Parent Minutes A Day
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,...
Nasty Toxins
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...
I Just Had A Baby and I’m Pregnant Again!!
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...
The Benefits Of Coconut Oil
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...
My Emergency Cesarean Section
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...
Why Make A Family Meal Plan
Let’s just face the fact and admit that making a family meal plan sucks. It is a real PITA (kid safe word for pain in the ass). However it is totally beneficial for families, especially ones trying to navigate around all of the processed foods that seem to be everywhere! Why do I make a family meal plan? Totally helps with time management (one less thing to think about during a busy week) Improves personal and family health by eating...
My Family Meal Plan Explained
I have incorporated a few things into my Family Meal Plan I do think it is very important to have family dinners together. The rule of thumb in my house is one meal a day together – which usually is dinner but sometimes not (albeit rarely!). It is nice to sit, eat together and chat about our day. We do a question at dinner that everyone has to answer, like “What was your favorite part of the day?” So I urge you to try to sit together...
Introducing Food to Babies
What a great time in life – discovering food! Tastes, textures, smells – it is all new and exciting! As the parent doing the introducing it can be equally as scary as it can be exciting. This is why it is super important to be sure to talk with your pediatrician BEFORE taking ANYONE’S advice – even mine! For us, by about four months of literally breast-feeding every 2 hours (and yes my child was putting on great amounts of weight – I...
Cooking Oil Facts
Cooking Oil 411 I used to think that oil was oil. I used it to sauté veggies, or in a recipe, or to make popcorn, not really on my radar. Then I heard about coconut oil & how it has so many benefits.http://t.co/LC9y5JeIdZ #healthyselves — Malibu Mama Loves (@MalibuMamaLoves) September 16, 2014 Really? I thought, it is just oil… Then I did some research, I was curious. I was shocked at what I found. This is what I did not...

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