Are you planning a natural birth in a hospital? Planning and making sure that the facility where you will give birth honers your birth plan may feel like a daunting task. I remember that feeling all too well when I was pregnant with my first child. In retrospect, there are a few things that I … Read more
It’s here! It’s here! The holiday season is officially upon us, and this is a guide to an eco-friendly and low waste Christmas with kids. We’ll cover decorations, food, traditions, gifts, and of course the tree. For our family, this time of year’s focus is around celebrating winter. We do give gifts, bake cookies, and … Read more
The Winter Solstice is one of my favorite seasonal shifts to celebrate. It is a moment when the earth’s tilt causes the shortest day and longest night of the year. It has been honored since pre-Christian times and celebrates the birth of the Sun, the return of light, and the joy as each day grows … Read more
By now most people have heard of the scout elf- aka Elf on the Shelf. Long before I had my own children, I remember listening to the moms in the breakroom giggling about the fun mischief their scout elf got into the no night before. I also remembered hearing them groan after a few nights … Read more
This is something that I’ve struggled with… These days the Thanksgiving holiday is mostly about gathering with loved ones over an amazing meal while expressing gratitude for all that you have… and maybe football. Of course, that doesn’t mean that we should completely gloss over the not-so-great cultural roots of the day, especially when it … Read more
When I found out that I was expecting our first child I had a long, long list of questions prepared to ask both the midwife and hospital where I learned I would be giving birth. That’s because I really wanted it to be a relaxed experience. I also wanted it to be as natural, uninterrupted, … Read more
I remember laying on the OR table thinking I wouldn’t tell anyone it turned out this way. “I’ll just pretend this didn’t happen.” I thought to myself. I hadn’t come to terms with the fact that, despite my best efforts, my first son was born via C-section. My story actually starts about 2 … Read more
This is a guest post from my friend Maranda Miller who has been sharing her transition to lowering her waste with two children on Instagram. I’ve received a lot of questions in the past asking how to transition to lower waste with a family. Since I started reducing my waste before having children, I’ve not … Read more
The other day I shared on Instastories a few books from our unit study for April. Since Earth Day is right around the corner I thought for sure I wouldn’t be the only mom to be giddy with excitement when reading a book about our environmental impact to my kids. And to my delight, … Read more
Last August I was blessed to give birth to our second son in the comfort of our own home. I had been a dreaming of a home birth for years, even before the birth of our first son. It was an amazing experience that I would do over and over again. One huge benefit (among … Read more
