Five of my seven deliveries have been natural, and it's my preferred mode of operation. "But why on Earth would you want to go through that pain if you don't have to?" I'm sometimes asked. It's a reasonable question. Maybe this post will help give you some perspective. Unpleasant as it is, labor pain has a couple of very important functions, and can even save you from birth complications and needless surgery. Pain can clue you in to how far along you are. I can easily push a broom or mop Continue Reading
How to Recycle and Reuse K-Cups
If the daily waste from your Keurig or single-use pod coffee maker bothers you, today's post will show you how to recycle those pods. At Christmas, my husband surprised me with a single-serve coffee machine. To get an idea of how much I liked my present, I'll just tell you that the 40-pack coffee sampler we bought was gone in less than two weeks. I love my Keurig and the convenience that single-serve coffee packs offer, but I don't care for all the waste it generates. We did buy a Continue Reading
Imagine Training Pants Review & Giveaway
Imagine Baby training pants have worked well for both Susanna and Samuel, so I wanted to go ahead and share an official review with you. Two years ago, I purchased the Emerald trainers in size large: A view of the inner lining and sewn-in soaker (it only unsnaps on one side so I can't open it up completely to photograph). Here are the basic features of Imagine Training pants: Cotton knit outer with a 100% flannel lining Hidden layer of microfiber to absorb small Continue Reading
Nuby Booster Seat Review & Giveaway
Last year I reviewed Nuby's step stool and was so happy with its performance that I was very curious about the booster seat. Nuby's booster is made of durable plastic in a limited variety of color combos: pink with purple handles, green with orange handles and blue with green handles. It has a wide base and contoured design for comfort. I received the orange and green seat from Nuby in exchange for a review. Here are the specs: Holds up to 65 pounds Includes white safety straps for Continue Reading
5 Things to Know Before Giving Birth Naturally
Today's post is all about preparing for a natural (i.e. unmedicated) birth. If you're looking for facts about epidurals, check out this article. Birth without drugs is painful, to varying degrees. I guess we've all heard about painless births but they must be very rare exceptions. So it helps to have a good idea of what to expect so you can have coping techniques on tap. Changes in behavior and moods. I can't say how you'll act, but I do know that the pain, stress and hormones of Continue Reading
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