This is Part Two in a Three-Part Series. You can read Part One here. *** Our breastfeeding battle didn’t end with the unexpected psychological demands; our worst battle yet came from the most unassuming of places. Our former family doctor (Dr. W) was nothing short of a … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding Battles: Naomi’s Story {Part Two}
Archives for 2012
Breastfeeding Battles: Naomi’s Story {Part One}
While I sit back and do nothing but breastfeeding and enjoying the eight-days-old babe currently snoozing on my chest, I've arranged some guest posts for you to enjoy here on the blog. (And yes, I'm nearly done writing my birth story... I've been somewhat unmotivated due to this being … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding Battles: Naomi’s Story {Part One}
Dear Middle Class America: I Have a Bone to Pick With You…
Dear Middle-Class America: Guess what? I make my own chicken stock. I even blogged about it. I buy organic, free-range chicken carcasses to make it with, and that's pretty well the extent of what I am able to afford from our organic/grass-fed/free-range/humane meat supplier as of … [Read more...] about Dear Middle Class America: I Have a Bone to Pick With You…
Placenta Encapsulation: A Tutorial
{when a placenta is spread out it resembles a tree, which, like the placenta, also symbolizes life} :: WARNING :: GRAPHIC PHOTOS INCLUDED IN THIS POST. I do believe this is the farthest into crazy crunchy hippie territory that I've ventured thus far. A couple of years ago … [Read more...] about Placenta Encapsulation: A Tutorial
How Safe Are Your Cosmetics & Body Care Products?
Did you know that the vast majority of the items in the aisles full of body care products in the stores are harmful to your health? Before I started my natural living journey, my favourite shampoo was Pantene. It was fairly cheap but still worked well, it smelled good, it had a … [Read more...] about How Safe Are Your Cosmetics & Body Care Products?
A Celebration of Birthing {My Blessingway Experience}
This past Monday I reached the 38 week marker. The evening prior found me reflecting on this pregnancy and the upcoming birth of this babe, surrounded by amazing women who spoke words of life and beauty over me, pampered me, and celebrated with me, sharing in love and life. The … [Read more...] about A Celebration of Birthing {My Blessingway Experience}
Living the American Dream (Motherhood Edition)
“”No man can live without joy” is what Thomas Aquinas wrote. And I confess, it is true, I have known many dead waiting to die”.[i] * Here I sit, fireside, in a leather chair, sipping my Starbucks. I haven’t seen my husband or children in 24 hours. I’ve interacted only with total … [Read more...] about Living the American Dream (Motherhood Edition)
A Pregnant Woman’s Favourite Questions (36 Week Update)
It's inevitable. When you're at the waddling stage of pregnancy (so, the entire last trimester for me pretty much) you get asked two questions at least a billion times a day. 1) How much longer? 2) How are you feeling? Number one is usually met with shock and horror when I … [Read more...] about A Pregnant Woman’s Favourite Questions (36 Week Update)
When Love Looks Like Selling Your iPhone
I went to an overnight retreat last weekend with... | RedAndHoney.com" />[/caption] I went to an overnight retreat last weekend with a bunch of other moms from the weekly mom's group that I attend. 24 hours away from the daily grind. Indulgent snacks, board games, laughter, and … [Read more...] about When Love Looks Like Selling Your iPhone