Ideas, reviews, and thoughts on simple living in the REAL world.
The following information is taken directly from the UV Skinz website at http://www.uvskinz.com/8facts.aspx . Take the time to read it--you may read something that will save your life. Enter to win your own piece of UVP clothing from UV Skinz here! Earn an extra entry in the contest by sharing another fact about UV rays... Continue Reading →
A lot of people still think of pins and rubber pants upon hearing the word "cloth diaper." It is the pins that turn many people away from the thought of using cloth. After all, who wants to be stuck or risk sticking their little baby with a pin, right? I can certainly remember the days... Continue Reading →
It's very important for me to be close to my baby whenever we're together. We are both more relaxed this way, and the simple touch from each other just makes the world of difference in feeling safe, warm, and loved. In keeping with this, Amara and I have tried three different slings and one front... Continue Reading →
My husband, Ron, works with his hands a lot. He's either doing carpentry or artwork (you can check out a sample of the artwork at http://eastfineart.com/), so he's constantly dirty-ing, scraping, and drying out his hands. When Atsko sent me a jar of their Pro-Tech-Skin to review, he was thrilled! The product is made entirely... Continue Reading →
Attention to anyone who will ever need to feed a baby or child: get this book! I was given a copy of Super Baby Food, by Ruth Yaron, after my daughter was born. My cousin had heard such great things about it at her mom's group that she thought I might enjoy it as well... Continue Reading →
(and that little space on the right is where I sleep)Did you miss Part One of this article? Check it out here: http://lifemoresimply.blogspot.com/2009/05/family-bed-part-one.htmlWhen bed sharing (co-sleeping) with your child, it’s important to use common sense guidelines along with those listed in The Family Bed – Part One. Things like pulling long hair back, not allowing... Continue Reading →
The concept of having a "family bed" is met with questions and controversy. To many people, though, this is a way of life and something that isn't strange at all. In fact, bed sharing is considered the norm in most countries outside of the US (according to research done by Dr. Sears)! If this is... Continue Reading →
HealthyToys.org is an organization created by the Ecology Center that tests children’s toys for harmful contents. Based in Michigan, it’s a "nonprofit environmental organization that works at the local, state, and national levels for clean production, healthy communities, environmental justice, and a sustainable future." They are able to test products for chemical elements including lead,... Continue Reading →
Breastmilk storage. For many working mothers, this is a topic of concern. We want to preserve as many nutrients in the milk as possible, though we don't always have the means to refrigerate the milk right away. How is one to know what is and isn't acceptable for milk storage, and whose guidelines to follow?... Continue Reading →
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