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January 7, 2009: Q&A- Healthy snacks and easy lunches for little ones
Comments: 3 | Categories: Babies , Children , Healthy kids , In the kitchen

I've always thought I was a pretty decent, healthy, semi-granola-y mama, but I'm finding myself stumped lately. I have a 3 year old and can't seem to think beyond the old peanut butter and jelly for lunch. And for my 1 year old, I'm stumped for car snacks. Tomorrow we're...

December 11, 2008: Toys that could actually be worth buying
Comments: 10 | Categories: Babies , Children , Healthy kids , Natural living

I'm still a bit of a sickie, but figured I could pull together a 5 minute post to share a couple of useful links with you! :) For anyone still looking for something for the child or baby on their Christmas list, I just noticed this article on Toxic-Free Toy...

November 13, 2008: Homeopathics save the day
Comments: 6 | Categories: Babies , Children , Healthy kids

And naps... lots of naps. Naps are good. For all of us. :) My poor little guy has been sick since Tuesday, hence the lack of much posting this week. Sorry about that. :( Most of the day on Tuesday and Wednesday he had a fever that went up and...

November 7, 2008: Two questions for you, ladies!
Comments: 31 | Categories: Babies , Gardening , In the kitchen

A quick thanks to those who joined in the Organic Gardening Carnival yesterday, and I wanted to let you know that if you weren't able to get something up on your blog for yesterday, you can still feel free to add your post anytime this weekend or even later. The...

October 27, 2008: Baby Purity Mother's Conference Overview
Comments: 8 | Categories: Babies , Healthy kids , Natural living

I had such a fantastic day, attending the first ever Baby Purity Mother's Conference in Vancouver! I wasn't really sure what to expect of the conference, but it definitely surpassed my expectations!The morning began with a 40 minute Skytrain ride in to downtown, where I peacefully watched the glorious fall...

October 8, 2008: Introducing: Naturally Knocked Up
Comments: 0 | Categories: Babies , Breastfeeding and pregnancy , Living healthy

Whenever I come across a new blog with a concept that I just really love and think will serve my readers, I want to let you know about it. I've "known" (you know, through our blogs) Donielle for quite a while now through her other blog, Raising Peanuts. She began...

October 7, 2008: Attention Vancouverites- Baby Purity Conference!
Comments: 0 | Categories: Babies , Healthy kids , Natural living

Hey all you locals (local to me, that is)!A dear friend passed on a newspaper article to me yesterday, about a great conference that's happening in Vancouver, BC at the end of this month, and I thought some of you may be interested. It's called the Baby Purity Mother's Conference,...

August 29, 2008: Who me? A parasite?
Comments: 17 | Categories: Babies , Current events , Vaccinations

Well, I've been called many things in my lifetime, but this is the first time anyone has ever referred to me as a parasite. Alright, so it wasn't direct, but I'm included in the group of parent's that Amanda Peet so lovingly referred to in a recent article in Cookie....

August 13, 2008: No Guess Communication
Comments: 15 | Categories: Babies , Mothering

I eagerly said yes when Donielle of Raising Peanuts suggested that she write about baby signing. Having used it with Abbie, and now using it with Caden (that's him on the left- he's signing "more" for a sip of smoothie), I know firsthand the benefits, and they are many! Enjoy...

July 3, 2008: Sweet, little nurslings
Comments: 13 | Categories: Babies , Breastfeeding and pregnancy , Mothering

If there is one thing that I just love about being a mama (and there isn't just one thing- there's a gazillion, but this is one thing in particular that I love), it's the sweet simplicity of nourishing my darling babes through breastfeeding.Last week, Caden and I celebrated 13 months...

July 1, 2008: Something they can really sink their teeth into
Comments: 1 | Categories: Babies , Healthy kids , Natural living

There is just something so reassuring about these natural toys that we've recently purchased. I love that I can let me kids play freely with them-- gum them, suck on them, chew them to their little heart's content-- and I don't have to be worried about the toxic substances that...

May 19, 2008: Free BPA-free Sippy Cup- call quickly!
Comments: 5 | Categories: Babies , Healthy kids , Natural living

Just wanted to pass on a (potentially) great freebie that a friend just let me know about. Since all of the BPA info has come out into the open, Avent has been offering refunds on their products containing BPA. Now, it turns out they are offering a free trial of...

April 25, 2008: Simply Super Baby Stew
Comments: 0 | Categories: Babies , Recipes

As I work away on my calculations and post for tomorrow's Frugal Cooking Carnival, I thought I would just quickly post a simple, but very nutritious stew that I made for my 11 mth old baby the other day. This stew would be appropriate for any baby that has already...

April 24, 2008: Bottles, sippy cups and BPA – oh my!
Comments: 9 | Categories: Babies , Healthy kids , Living healthy

All right, I've dug in and done a little bit of research and here's what I've come up with on the issue of returning #7 plastics for a full refund-- it really is true! Large chain stores all over North America are actually doing this, as concerned parents bring in...

March 28, 2008: Eating like a big boy
Comments: 9 | Categories: Babies , Frugality , Our family

Someone asked recently where my son was at with eating and what types of foods we were feeding him at this point (just turned 10 months) and Crystal asked what works for others in feeding babies nutritiously and frugally. Here's what our big/little guy (he's growing up so much, but...

March 25, 2008: Homemade teething cookies for baby
Comments: 2 | Categories: Babies , Recipes

As promised in my snack post, here is my favorite recipe for teething cookies (I wish I had a picture to show you, but I haven't made them recently, as my son is still a little too young for them). Teething Cookies for Baby (from Better Food for Better Babies,...

March 5, 2008: While we're on the topic of cloth diapers...
Comments: 3 | Categories: Babies , Frugality , Natural living

Here's a site for you to check out: The Used Diaper Company During my recent diaper cover research, I ran across this site that I thought I would pass on to you. When I was originally planning to buy new covers, I spent quite a bit of time looking on...

March 4, 2008: Backwards WMFW- Getting my cloth diaper covers to stop leaking!!!
Comments: 15 | Categories: Babies , Natural living

Some of you may remember that back before Christmas, I was ecstatic to order 4 new Bummi's Super Whisper Wraps. Unfortunately, my excitement was only short lived. They are leaking now, not just from the edges, but even from the back and front panels. It is so bad that I...

February 27, 2008: Accomplishing tasks with little ones underfoot
Comments: 11 | Categories: Babies , Homemaking , Mothering

Since posting my schedule, I've been asked several times about how I am able to clean and accomplish so much with very young children (mine are 3 and 9 mths). First of all, I just want to let it be known that I do not accomplish my schedule perfectly every...

February 19, 2008: I'm sold on the dry diaper pail!
Comments: 7 | Categories: Babies , Natural living

Just a couple of weeks ago, I wrote a few posts about cloth diapering (Part 1 and Part 2), and was asked by a reader about using the dry pail method. It was actually the first time it had occurred to me that it was even an option to not...

February 13, 2008: Q & A: On a cleanse while breastfeeding?
Comments: 4 | Categories: Babies , Breastfeeding and pregnancy , Living healthy

This week I received an excellent comment:"On a cleanse diet"? are you still breastfeeding? do the toxins leach in to breastmilk? I'm just curious, because I'm interested in doing a cleanse and I'm breastfeeding my baby. Any info you have regarding that would be great.ErinErin's comment was in response to...

February 5, 2008: Raising healthy eaters- Making your own baby food
Comments: 3 | Categories: Babies , In the kitchen , Raising healthy eaters

One of the best things about making your own is not only that it makes the most economical sense, but that it makes even organic baby food very, very reasonably priced. Organic food is even more important when it comes to feeding babies, simply because their bodies are so much...

February 4, 2008: Your input is requested!
Comments: 6 | Categories: Babies , In the kitchen , Natural living

I have several questions from readers that I would like to open up to all of you! From Cloth Diapering (even for the faint of heart): I was wondering, have you ever tried the dry pail method? And if so, is there a difference in the stinkiness?Beth I was just...

February 2, 2008: Q&A: Cloth diapering (even for the faint of heart)- Part 2
Comments: 11 | Categories: Babies , Going green , Natural living

If you missed the first post in this series, here's the link. Here's my basic method: Whenever I change my little guy, I toss all of the diapers and wipes into a pail beside his change table (I try to remember to close the velcro tabs, but hey, I'm not...

January 31, 2008: Q&A: Cloth diapering (even for the faint of heart)- Part 1
Comments: 5 | Categories: Babies , Going green , Natural living

I'm assuming that you cloth diaper. I would love all the info that I could get as far as your favorite methods, and the products you use. The information out there is overwhelming. I am Mama to five wonderful girls and have another blessing on the way , due July...

January 29, 2008: Raising healthy eaters- What to feed baby
Comments: 5 | Categories: Babies , Healthy kids , Raising healthy eaters , Recipes

In my post last week, I discussed the importance of ensuring that your baby is truly ready, waiting longer than the typical age promoted by most doctors and books, and focusing on breastmilk as the foundation for baby's nutrition. So now that you've determined that your sweet baby is ready...

January 22, 2008: Raising healthy eaters- Introducing solids to babies
Comments: 8 | Categories: Babies , Healthy kids , Raising healthy eaters

The timing of this post is perfect for me, as my little guy, Caden, is just beginning to eat solids regularly. Recognizing that he is ready to have some solids incorporated into his daily feeding routine has pushed me to delve back into some of my nutrition books, to be...

January 8, 2008: Raising healthy eaters- Getting off to the best start
Comments: 0 | Categories: Babies , Breastfeeding and pregnancy , Nutrition , Raising healthy eaters

Before we are off and running on topics such as healthy snacks and lunches, getting your kids interested and involved in nutrition, and help for picky toddlers, I thought that we would touch on this all important subject of what we eat while we are nourishing our little ones during...

January 1, 2008: Beautiful wooden and safe teething toys for babies!
Comments: 2 | Categories: Babies , Living healthy , Natural living

I just had to share these stocking stuffers we bought for my 7 month old son this Christmas. I've posted a bit about my recent concerns over toy safety, and so when the time came to find a few small gifts for our children, I knew that what I bought...

December 11, 2007: Keeping babies occupied
Comments: 7 | Categories: Babies , Homemaking

Last week I stumbled upon a brilliant solution for keeping a younger baby occupied while getting housework or cooking done: The laundry basket! Why didn't I think of it before??? It's perfect for little ones just learning to sit up, because they are happier than being in a chair, all...

December 6, 2007: Safer Toy Guide!
Comments: 0 | Categories: Babies , Holidays

Check this out! It's a great resource for finding toys from reputable makers! Lots and lots of links to online stores, and information about individual toys. It's so nice to find a site promoting safe toys! I love it!

December 6, 2007: Just another reason...
Comments: 1 | Categories: Babies , Breastfeeding and pregnancy , Living healthy

...why breast is absolutely best for babies. Thanks to Lylah for the tip, and Mama Says for the link to this disturbing article:Laboratory tests of canned infant formula conducted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and a certified commercial laboratory reveal that a plastics chemical called bisphenol A (BPA)...

December 4, 2007: Vaccinate or bust(ed)?
Comments: 5 | Categories: Babies , Living healthy

I just had to bring attention to this article on Dr. Mercola's site, and his response to it. The issue of immunizations is one that has long concerned me. It was during my years as a therapist for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder that I first became aware of...

November 13, 2007: Test your toys for lead!
Comments: 0 | Categories: Babies , Living healthy

Just wanted to pass on a link that I found this morning. In light of all the lead scares and toy recalls of late, I'm quite concerned about the toys that we currently have (and we've already made the decision to boycott new toys- see my recent post). I read...

November 10, 2007: I get to go shopping...
Comments: 3 | Categories: Babies , Mothering , Natural living

...but it's not going to affect our budget (I can't believe we're already 1/3 of the way through our month of trying not to spend any money)! My husband's Grandma, who is just so sweet, just sent us a cheque for getting some things that our kids need, and it...

November 8, 2007: Boycotting toys?
Comments: 2 | Categories: Babies , Living healthy

Crystal's post on her concerns regarding all of the recent toy recalls really struck a chord with me today. It's something that my husband and I have been talking about in recent weeks, especially in light of our daughter's 3rd birthday and Christmas coming up in the next 2 months....

November 7, 2007: Natural help for teething babies?
Comments: 3 | Categories: Babies , Natural living

Alright, Shannon at Rocks in my Dryer is hosting a backwards Works-for-me-Wednesday. In other words, rather than suggesting my own tip or advice about a subject, I get to ask all of you about a question that is burning in my mind! Here it is... how do you help (and...

November 3, 2007: Cheap children ’s clothing!
Comments: 4 | Categories: Babies , Frugality

Last weekend, I went to my favorite place to buy my children's clothing! I shop at a local children's swap meet, where there are over 100 tables of other local moms, selling their used children's and infants clothing, shoes, toys, strollers, etc. It is a phenomenal place to get everything...