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Small business Saturday got me good today on a per

Small business Saturday got me good today on a personal level. I was very unsure how this year would pan out. But today as I reflect I’m feeling a deep sense of gratitude for how my businesses have continued to grow and flourish. Being able to contribute to our family is really important to me and this year was extra important. I choose few affiliates to partner with that share my values. They act as a vehicle for me to fulfill my calling to help. To be able to write content, educate and empower all of you to make healthier choices for yourself and your families. So, thank you. I appreciate all of you being here more than you know💕

This has come up a lot lately so I thought I’d s

This has come up a lot lately so I thought I’d share what we did and who I love to follow for baby feeding ideas.⁠
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From everything I’ve read and learned, there is really good evidence to wait closer to 6 months. This is because their digestive system isn’t ready to break down solids until then and all they REALLY need is breastmilk/formula up until then.⁠ It's also great to wait until baby shows readiness signs which is typically is sitting up, reaching for food, picking up toys(pincer grasp)⁠.⁠
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We started 2 weeks before Julian turned 6 months. He was sitting up well on his own and showing major interest in food. His first food was liver pate and he immediately picked up the spoon and fed himself. We tried food only once a day and did a mix of BLW and letting him spoon fed himself. The minute he turned his head away, we stopped. We did not force feed him.⁠
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The recommendation of rice cereal and oatmeal no longer holds up for many reasons. Grains contain phytates which block nutrient absorption. Rice can contain arsenic and oatmeal glyphosate, both are heavily sprayed with chemicals. So instead we focused on grass fed organic meat(esp liver), wild fish and organic veggies. We held off on fruit for many months and grains even longer. Babies needs increase for iron and zinc for brain development starting at 6 months and they are eating such a small amount of food I want to make sure every bite contains nutrients they really need.⁠
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I made food and later used @myserenitykids which are the best quality pouches on the market. We would put the pouches on the spoon.⁠
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People I like to follow for baby food advice: ⁠
@lilynicholsrdn (amazing comprehensive blog post on starting solids) @Megan__garcia, @ohbabynutrition @nourishedkin (she does virtual classes on how to start solids), @mada_leigh for BLW ideas.⁠
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There is no one size fits all...just sharing what we did!⁠

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As new and exciting tech home products come out, w

As new and exciting tech home products come out, we have been filling out homes with wireless devices without probably giving much thought to the the man-made EMF’s they are emitting. EMF’s or ElectroMagnetic Fields are emitted from devices like wifi routers, laptops, Echos, AirPods, Apple watches, baby cameras etc.

Technology is moving faster than safety studies (and big companies have BIG interests in these studies NOT happening) but it seems to be pretty clear that reducing our exposure to EMF’s can ONLY benefit our health. The studies that have been done of high exposure show direct effects on sleep, insomnia, anxiety, depression, brain frog and more…

So, why not err on the side of caution and take these preventative steps that are easy and free!

▪️Keep your laptop off of your lap
▪️Unplug wifi and other smart devices at night, even bluetooth or anytime not in use
▪️Turn your phone to airplane mode at night or when you aren’t using it
▪️Keep your phone at least 6 feet away from your body at night, even better to put in another room
▪️Keep your phone off of your body as much as possible
▪️Use wired headphones to keep your phone away from your head. Avoid wireless headphones.

We have products and tools we use in our home to protect against EMF’s that I’ve already shared as we bought them and will share again soon in a consolidated post.

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Pregnancy Update: 20 weeks! Halfway there 🤰🏼

Pregnancy Update: 20 weeks! Halfway there 🤰🏼.

Ultrasound tech confirmed in about 2 seconds our little friend is a boy. 😜 Three boys! Still can’t believe it.

Wearing my pregnancy uniform which consists of LuluLemon Align pants or my Zella maternity leggings. All of my maternity jeans are a litttle tight, I need to size up so I’m doing that without too much judgement or worry. Every pregnancy is different and coming into this one not too long after having J sure has my body changing differently.

Now that nausea and exhaustion have subsided, I am getting back into working out and really enjoying the @onestrongmamaprenatal pregnancy workout program. It’s no joke and is very focused around alignment, core/pelvic floor awareness and preparing your body for birth.

I’m starting to incorporate some practices that are helpful for coping with all the physical changes, that are beneficial for baby’s health and that also help for preparing for labor. I’m seeing my Pelvic Floor PT @thrivephysicaltherapysd, going to Chiro @cafeoflifesd and will go back to acupuncture @the_fertility_expert sometime soon. I don’t stress about doing these things every x weeks, just when I can fit them in. I’m going to start doing the Spinning Babies forward leaning inversion once a day to help baby go head down as well.

Any pregnancy questions? Leave them below or send me a message!

Hey look ma I made (this)!🥬🥬🥬 These guys

Hey look ma I made (this)!🥬🥬🥬
These guys grow fast and keep coming back!

I’ve wanted to grow a garden forever but knew I didn’t have time to really deal with one. I’m so glad I got this Tower Garden. I had been eyeing it for years. It has been pretty foolproof. You grow the seedlings (which takes 1-2 weeks) and transfer them into the tower and then all I have to do is check the ph once a week. You fill up the basin with water, plug it in and it waters itself! It barely uses any water.

I’ve been so busy I haven’t planted the rest of the tower but as soon as I can get seeds up next is peppers, broccoli, cabbage, basil, chives, and tomatoes! I’m saving so much money 💰!

Big shoutout to @ktholistichealth who helped me set it up as I was in the throes of first trimester hot mess-ness and has helped me with all the things!

Mamas, one tip that really helps relieve stress is

Mamas, one tip that really helps relieve stress is to buy remedies ahead of time so when your little one is sick or needs some support, you don’t have to scramble to order supplements or worry about running to the store to try to find them.

These are a few items that are great to have on hand from birth on! This is not medical advice, just sharing what has been helpful for us.

1. Gripe Water - For upset tummies
2. Chest Rub & Saline Nose Drops - For congestion. We also love the Nose Frida!
3. Acontium Napellus - For High Fevers, croup, ear aches
4. Mullein Ear Oil - For ear aches
5. Nordic Natural DHA Infant - This is preventative. I give this daily (it’s Fish Oil + Vitamin D) at 3 months and before that I supplements with high doses of Vitamin D. You can also give a Vitamin D drop each day from birth. Vitamin D is recommend to help prevent rickets. EPA/DHA supports eye, brain and nervous system development and that + D support natural immunity!

There are other supplements/homeopathy we use but want to keep it simple here.

If you want to learn more about what remedies to have on hand @drelanaroumell is the expert and created many helpful guides that tell you exactly what to buy and how to use!

P.S. Little Remedies & Maty’s are two brands that are widely available that make many of these products. The other products you can get through me on Fullscript or at most natural grocers.

P.P.S. I’ll be sharing in a post what we do for colds for babies/kids/adults soon too!

Don’t let this serious model pose fool you, this

Don’t let this serious model pose fool you, this is one happy guy. He never stops exploring, climbing, eating, emptying drawers or throwing things in the toilet🙈. He runs around laughing and roaring. We are down to only nursing at night and in the AM and I am soaking in the cuddles while I can get them. For the first time I’ve been wondering how I can love another baby as much as I love him🥺. Other Mamas can you relate?

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