My Attempt to Realistically Practice Natural Parenting…without being overwhelmingly “crunchy”
When my new sister-in-law Margeaux told me her wedding theme was going to be Burlap and Lace, I knew I had a huge opportunity to get crafty for her bridal shower. I hit up Pinterest and couldn’t believe how many … Continue reading Throwing a Burlap and Lace Bridal Shower
In an effort to find a non-aluminum, non-antiperspirant deodorant that actually works, I gave Primal Pit Paste a go. We’ll call it PPP…because really, how unattractive is that name? I guess I won’t forget their brand name easily, so (shrug) … Continue reading Primal Pit Paste – Products Review
Nothing worse than a deodorant that doesn’t work. I’m not a big fan of writing negative reviews, but I feel the need to warn my readers that not all aluminum-free deodorants are made equal. And since I’m writing in favor … Continue reading Kiss My Face, Tom’s of Maine, and pHresh Aluminum-Free Deodorant Review
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(plus a note about Prenatal Vitamins and Iron Supplements) Did you know antiperspirant’s active ingredient is aluminum? That’s how normal, store-bought deodorant works. Aluminum compounds temporarily plug the sweat ducts in your arm pits, thereby stopping the flow of sweat … Continue reading Why I Wanted to Find a Non-Antiperspirant Deodorant
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Plus Non-Nursing Weight Loss Calories in Comparison— 10 lbs off! Let’s see…that took about 15 weeks. While normal weight loss should be around 1% of your body weight per week (so 1-2 lbs), breastfeeding weight loss should be about half … Continue reading Explaining Breastfeeding Calories and Weight Loss
Ginny’s turning 2 this weekend, and like all moms, I can’t believe she’s already this grown up. We were having breakfast cereal this morning together and I found myself watching her eat with this kind of euphoria. She has her … Continue reading Ginny’s Gift-Filled December
