This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tom’s of Maine for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Yes, you read that title correctly. I have had a crazy busy week. The weather has been very warm for Western Washington and I switched back to a natural deodorant. Would you like to hear all the awesome details? This week we got our house painted. It was worth it, but somewhat stressful. Thankfully, we had sunshine and warm weather the entire planned job. Whew! You never know what … [Read more...]
Weleda Skin Care: Treating her Mild Eczema Naturally
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Weleda. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. All opinions and reviews are my own. My son still gets diaper rashes, even though he is in training pants now. {When will he be potty trained, my goodness!} We've used many great natural products in the past, so I was thankful this last week that we could use a new one to us - Weleda. … [Read more...]
Eight Ways to Combat Stress Naturally
I had an eye opening moment recently. An epiphany I suppose. I was lying down next to my Little Man one afternoon. Flipping through the television channels and I saw one of those doctor shows on and the topic was stress and anxiety. It was then that I realized that I am suffering from stress and anxiety - nothing serious, but enough that I wanted to do something about it. You know when you know something is wrong with you, but you just keep sweeping it under the rug? You take care of others … [Read more...]
Is Your Toddler Sick? Try Little Remedies
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Little Remedies. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. My son was sick last month. Thankfully, it lasted only a few days. But those few days, were not very fun. He had a hard time breathing at night, and he had a cough that was keeping him awake. Lack of sleep is one thing you'd think I'd be used to, but it was still a difficult time … [Read more...]
Addressing ADHD the Natural Way
If your child suffers from ADHD, you probably already know the negative impact this condition can have on development, relationships and academic performance. The most common treatment is stimulant drugs, as they have a lot of research behind them. They can be effective for sure, but many parents find they leave something to be desired, and are interested in pursuing complementary treatments for maximum symptom control. Here are just a few strategies that may be worth experimenting … [Read more...]
Baby Mantra: Cold Weather Skin Care for Kids
I participated in Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Baby Mantra. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating. During the summer months both of my children get dry skin from our local community pool. Then with the dry weather in the fall and winter I am still dealing with dry and sensitive skin. My daughter has worse dry skin and eczema issues than my son. But they both struggle with dry skin. I have … [Read more...]
Natural Strategies for Treating Varicose Veins
When the one-way veins responsible for making sure blood only moves towards the heart become weakened, the blood pools, and varicose veins form as a result. A bluish purple hue, and their enlarged, twisted appearance makes for an unsightly appearance on the legs, about which you may feel very self-conscious. While it is mainly a cosmetic concern for most people, some experience pain, swelling, itching and general discomfort. They may be caused by a variety of factors, such as hormonal changes … [Read more...]
