My mom swears that raw baltic amber helped me through some of my worst teething moments as a child. Although we haven’t experienced the worst of teething with Liam quite yet (not excited about those canines and molars!), it got me thinking that I should probably invest in a necklace for him, too. You know… just in […]
If you’re currently pregnant (or have been in the past), you know how important it is to take a prenatal vitamin throughout your pregnancy, and even while you breastfeed your baby. But do you know why? Pregnancy and nursing are times in a woman’s life when it is essential to get enough nutrients to nourish her baby. With […]
When I started working out in college, I mostly did high intensity interval training workouts and weights. This was fun for a year or two, but after a while I got bored of the same thing every day. I lost both the motivation and passion for the gym and stopped going as regularly as I used to. […]
I’m not trying to raise a vegetarian or vegan baby. My husband loves meat and I (unfortunately) feel the need to incorporate some organic meat in my own diet, although it is definitely not a priority for every meal we make at home. Cheese is also good for my soul. It just is. I […]
“Millions upon millions of women of all ages take the pill every day, and many of these women — women who consider themselves healthy and selective as to what they put into their bodies — are absolutely clueless when it comes to how it works, even though it impacts every organ and function of the […]
Essential oils have been used for centuries around the world (notably in China, Egypt, Greece, South America, Middle East, and Africa) and are still recognized around the world for their powerful therapeutic properties. If you have any doubts about their power and efficacy, rub the bottom of your feet with eucalyptus radiata (also known as […]
Since my mother has been living with us this summer to help out with Liam, we thought of researching some fun, natural things we could do around Westchester County. We hiked around the Irvington reservoir with the dogs, walked the Old Croton Trail (from Dobbs Ferry to Yonkers), and ate by the water in Ardsley […]
Cozying up to Fall : Homemade Apple Crisp Last Sunday, Joe and I went apple picking with friends in North Salem, New York. The orchard was bustling with activity, even at 10 A.M. so early in the season: fresh donuts, wood fired pizzas, lemonade and cider stands, pumpkin pies, and live country music. After wandering around the farm […]