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her waterbirth

My labor began two weeks before she was born.  Many Braxton-Hicks contractions during the night, timed and strong.  This alarmed me because I never experienced this early, false contractions with my other two children.  Expectations and differences.  It can rock your world and play tricks on your mind. These contractions lasted from 4am to 7am…

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having gallstones: how I kept my gall bladder

I have hinted about my gall bladder issues throughout this past year.  But today, I am finally ready to tell my story.  Hint: there is graphic talk about gall bladders and gall stones and dietary problems in this post, so don’t read on if you are squeamish. From vegan to a meat-eater First, a bit…

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How to make herbal salve

I am so excited to share this simple recipe for how to make an herbal salve with you!!  Last summer I had the opportunity to go to an herbal medicine making class.  It was so eye-opening and educational to learn all about the many herbs that have healing properties and that can be found in your…

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best natural hand sanitizer & essential oils we love

**While I am no longer an Active Distributor for Young Living Essential Oils, we do still use them daily in our home.  I hope you can find a local distributor in your community who can help you with your own essential oils journey. We use our essential oils every day.  They have truly changed how…

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make your own frankincense skin cream

We get really dry in the winter time around here.  Really, really dry.  Since starting essential oils, I set out to make the perfect face cream — and this is it.  It is smooth, soaks in nicely, does not leave a greasy feel.  It is perfect.  Even my husband says so.  In fact, my daughter let…

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dear mama, you are not in control

His scaly legs. His dry cheeks. His cracked toes. My precious love, my four year old son, has suffered with severe eczema his entire life. But this post isn’t about eczema or “how to cure eczema.” It is raising my hands to God and relinquishing control over my children and their lives and their health…

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why i put gelatin in my morning tea

I am trying to make simple steps to improve my health.  I think, or I know, after becoming a mama, my own health has fallen behind the importance and my concern for my littles’ health.  If we buy berries, the kids eat them.  If we buy vegetables, I give my brussels to the kids, because…

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how to make oregano lotion

We use our homemade oregano lotion when we feel our immune systems need a boost.  Making your own skin products has a lot of benefits for you and your family.  In this chemical-ridden world, it is really hard to trust companies to make products that are free of toxins and chemicals.  Making your own oregano lotion…

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using essential oils every day

**While I am no longer an Active Distributor for Young Living Essential Oils, we do still use them daily in our home.  I hope you can find a local distributor in your community who can help you with your own essential oils journey. Every month I like to share about the essential oils we received in our…

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Using essential oils: storing and making roll ons

**While I am no longer an Active Distributor for Young Living Essential Oils, we do still use them daily in our home.  I hope you can find a local distributor in your community who can help you with your own essential oils journey. Every month, I share the new essential oils we have received and…

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how to make elderberry syrup

I am happy to be writing today on how to make elderberry syrup.  Elderberry syrup is a delicious way to fight off cold and flu season.  Elderberries more antioxidants than any small fruit and is naturally anti-viral and promotes overall health and well being. Why elderberries? Elderberry fruits are a great source of anthocyanins (antioxidants), vitamins A…

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Essential oils for natural immunity

**While I am no longer an Active Distributor for Young Living Essential Oils, we do still use them daily in our home.  I hope you can find a local distributor in your community who can help you with your own essential oils journey. We have been using our therapeutic grade essential oils for several months now.  Each…

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