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Here are my tips for a Thanksgiving meal plan that includes everything from recipes and grocery shopping to serving platters and name cards. Just like I take out the silver on vacation, I took all my best fun photos for this post 🙂 We are hosting Thanksgiving this year! New house, new kitchen = new space for the big feast. We definitely have the counter space to fit all the dishes! We are excited to entertain our families this year. We are hoping for warm weather so we can set up the table on our screened in porch, which has…
There are many diets that promise to help you lose weight, feel better, and become healthier. But there are only a few cultures whose diet is believed to extend their longevity – the Blue Zones diet. Based on the eating habits and lifestyles of people living in classified ‘blue zones’, the Blue Zones diet – which includes nine behavioral factors of which consumption is only three – boasts the means to add years to your life. your lifetime. Unlike many other diets, however, this approach to eating is not a precise list of dos and don’ts. In reality, people in…
Looking for some nutritious holiday recipes to include on your menu this year? We’ve rounded up some of our favorite options made from nutrient-dense whole foods. All of our recipes are also dairy and gluten free for those with sensitivities who need variations on some traditional recipes! It’s great to enjoy the original versions of these recipes — regardless of the ingredients. But sometimes, you need a nutritious option for one reason or another. It’s all about being intentional and having a balanced mindset! Find that area right in the middle — where you are nourished and also have room…
Studies show that many doctors either tend to overestimate the amount of weight that can be lost with obesity drugs or are simply ignorant. Current options for weight loss drugs include the ridiculously named Qsymia, a combination of phentermine (the phen in fen-phen) and topiramate, a drug that can cause seizures if you stop it suddenly. Qsymia was “expressly turned down” many times for security reasons in Europe “because concerns about the drug’s long-term effects on the heart and blood vessels;but, the moment i made my video Are weight loss pills effective?, remains available for sale in the United States.…
Yoga is an important part of my self-care. It helps my body, my mind, and soul… and so it’s a way to meet many of my needs at once. So that was my focus. But, I realize there are many types of self-care. There’s way too much talk about massages, bubble baths, and mani-pedis… and not nearly enough emphasis on the following underrated types of self-care for moms. Preventive Health Care Sometimes self-care feels like a day at the spa. But in my experience, many of the most beneficial forms of self-care aren’t really that fun. You might even be…
Kellie Eason is a passionate, caring lactation consultant with over two decades of experience as a former nurse and midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She is passionate about sharing her wealth of knowledge and is dedicated to helping new moms and dads achieve their parenting goals. Offers prenatal parent preparation, feeding, parenting and sleep support, at MILK early parenting support you’ll feel heard and supported, with comprehensive assessments tailored to your needs, along with training and planning to ensure success on your parenting journey. Here Kellie talks to The Natural Parent Magazine about the inspiration behind her…
Are you thinking about getting pregnant faster? When the decision to start a family is made, the anticipation can be overwhelming. The good news is that planning can start right away, and the journey to get pregnant isn’t just about timing. It is about setting the stage for a healthy fetus and creating the optimal conditions for a successful conception. While quick results aren’t guaranteed, there are steps that can be taken to boost your chances.Step 1: Embrace a healthy lifestyle for faster pregnancyIf you want to increase your chances of getting pregnant quickly, self-care becomes your secret weapon. Starting…
Sharing is caring! Tinyhood.com offers a range of online baby courses designed to empower and educate parents in various aspects of caring for their little ones. With a user-friendly platform and a wealth of expert-led courses, Tinyhood.com provides a convenient and affordable way for parents to improve their knowledge and gain confidence in their parenting journey. Review of Tinyhood Online Baby Classes I recently had the opportunity to explore it online baby classes offered by Tinyhood.com, and I have to say I was thoroughly impressed. From the moment I signed up, navigating the platform was easy, making it a seamless…
The smell of fish, the texture of leafy greens, and all the chewing that meat requires are probably things you didn’t even give a second thought to before pregnancy. But now that you’ve got a bun in your oven, they’re just a few of the many potentially offensive food features that can bug you during your first trimester (and second trimester… and possibly even third trimester). The food aversions experienced by each pregnant woman will vary, but rest assured that many a beautiful baby has been raised by a parent who survived non-stop nausea by living on white bread and…
You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not forget that Elf on the Shelf is coming! If your family is like ours, Elf on the Shelf is now a household staple. Our kids absolutely love waking up to find their elf, (they named their elf, Elfie). As parents, we have more of a love hate relationship trying to find clever ways to get Elfie to show up the next day. But one thing is for sure, the arrival of your Elf on the Shelf is one of the most exciting days of the holiday season! If you’ve…