How soon will a pregnancy test read positive when you are pregnant? How many days after conception can you take a home pregnancy test? Can you have a negative pregnancy test and still be pregnant? The key to answering these questions lies in understanding the timeframe of hCG production in very early pregnancy. In this…
Today I would like to discuss three well-known brands of diapers and baby wipes – Hello Bello, Honest, and Pampers Pure. These three brands are marketed as a step up from your standard line of diapers and baby wipes, being made with gentler and safer ingredients, and all are available at brick and mortar stores…
When you’re ready to transition your toddler from diapers to pull-ups, you’ll want decent absorbency, comfortable fit, and gentle ingredients that won’t cause skin irritation or other health issues. Like diapers, disposable training pants are not all made the same, but if you’re hoping to stay away from some of the most problematic chemicals, there…
What are the safest baby wipes on the market today? Which brands make the best non-toxic baby wipes that work well without exposing your baby to harmful chemicals? Let’s talk about the best natural baby wipes of 2021! In this article you’ll find a list of some of the most natural baby wipes on the…
These days everyone and their dog has an opinion about what’s healthy and what’s not, because hot new science and TRENDS. And the list of what to eat and what will slowly kill you is always changing, so better not get comfortable with your routine. I’m not going there – tell me what mood the…
Are you wondering if you might be pregnant? Do you feel stuck in the dreaded uncertainty of post-ovulation limbo, analyzing your body for unusual early pregnancy signs? Lucky for you, there are quite a few early pregnancy symptoms to keep tabs on during the guessing game! Many pregnancy symptoms mirror PMS (boo!!!), but there SEVERAL…
Are you looking for safe non-toxic bath toys? Toys can be made with various questionable chemicals that infants and toddlers may ingest because the mouth plays a huge role in exploration at this stage. With bath toys, another concern is chemicals leaching into the bath water which can then be absorbed through the skin and…
Can you eat raw elderberries? Are dried elderberries safe to eat? Is it OK to make elderberry syrup from fresh elderberries? Isn’t the elderberry poisonous? There are a lot of unknowns surrounding the elderberry and particularly elderberry in its raw form, so let’s bust some myths! In this article you’ll find answers to the following…
Homeschooling has its ups and downs. There is no need to tiptoe around the truth; we can be honest here, right? Now that several (looong) years have gone by since we started to homeschool, it’s time to get real. I hate homeschooling. I know. I’m as dumbstruck as you are. Or maybe it’s not that…
Think you can’t eat healthy on a budget? Wrong! There are plenty of ways to save on groceries and still eat healthy. I used to spend the same amount of money on a food budget for 2 adults that I now spend on our family of 4. And that was BEFORE we shifted our mindset…
