Candy, Candy Candy! Who doesn't love Candy! But have you tried organic candy? What would you do if you could have some delicious all-natural candy right at your doorstep? Introducing YumEarth! YumEarth is a brand of candy produced by YummyEarth. Everything YummyEarth makes is certified organic or all natural, gluten-free, peanut-free, tree nut-free, and has no chemical colors, artificial flavors or high fructose corn syrup. This is why they are the #1 organic company in America! The company … [Read more...]
A Baby Story
Welcome to the world, Nathanael - or Nate the great as grandma calls you! I did it again, a natural birth. But this time? It was very hard. I didn't think I could do it... At 9pm the night before, I started having light contractions every 25 minutes. This went on through the night. By 4am they were about 10 minutes apart. I never told you all this but I was Group B Strep positive. The midwife wanted me to go in if my water broke or when my labor was 5 minutes apart. Right away - so I could … [Read more...]
Canker Sore Home Remedies
My Princess got a canker sore this last week. She was miserable. It was her first one. Those small little owies can be painful. I wish I could have taken it for her. Don't you just hate when your children are in pain? I read that if a parent suffers with canker sores the child has a 90% chance of getting canker sores as well. Since my husband and I both have suffered from canker sores, I figured this must be the reason she got one. We found some mouth wash that is specifically designed … [Read more...]
Do You Like Tomatoes?
This week I reviewed the CopyKids Eat Fruits and Vegetables DVD, and my daughter watched other children eating tomatoes. This really had an effect on her. We made bean burritos for lunch this week, and while I was cutting up tomatoes, my Princess asked to eat a piece plain! Now, she loves pico de gallo salsa that is chock full of tomatoes. She also likes tomatoes on her Subway sandwiches and veggie burgers, but she has never eaten a tomato alone. I gave her a small piece and she LOVED it! In … [Read more...]
The Birth Center
Part Two of Natural Childbirth - our birthing story. After waking up in the early morning hours and realizing that yes, I was in labor, I was excited. That morning as I lounged in pajamas, I ate some curried vegetables with rice (leftovers) and walked around the house. My husband and I meticulously recorded each contraction. As they got closer together and more painful, I secretly wondered if I could do this naturally or not. At 1pm when the contractions were regularly coming 2 minutes … [Read more...]
Apple Butter Crock Recipe
source One of my favorite things about summer coming to an end and the beginning of fall is Apples. This time of year in Washington is perfect for getting boxes of apples. {We have the best apples, you know.} Do you know what I love about apples? Apple Butter! Here is an easy crockpot Apple Butter recipe: Approximately 3 lb. apples 3 cups sugar 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. allspice 1/2 tsp. cloves Dash of salt 3/4 cup water or fresh apple cider Fill … [Read more...]
Peach Recipes
We have peaches! Yes, the peaches here in Cecil County are AMAZING! You know the kind right? Fresh, ripe, juicy. The kind of peach that squirts juice in the eye of the person sitting next to you and drips down your chin. The hubster came home with $12 in peaches from a local produce stand. Let me tell you, that is a lot of peaches. So while wasting enjoying my time on Pinterest late at night (who needs sleep, right?) I found some great peach … [Read more...]
