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The Best Kid-Friendly Cafes in Hampton Roads
The Best Kid-Friendly Cafes in Hampton Roads Playdates and latte’s… few things get me more excited! If you are looking for kid-friendly cafes in Hampton Roads, look no further. Here is my own list of the best places I like to plan a playdate, get coffee and let my kids be kids. Enjoy! Coaster’s Coffee 8418 Tidewater Dr, Norfolk, VA 23518 Coaster’s come’s in at number one because, at this point, it feels like a second home. This coffee shop isn’t just “kid-friendly”, but it has its own kid’s corner! The kid’s corner is usually stocked with puzzles, kid’s books, a play kitchen, and little trains and trucks. The best…
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Important Questions to Ask Your Midwife Before a Home Birth
Considering a home birth and trying to compile an important list of questions for your midwife? Here is my list I created from my own experiences and from the research I did before my home births! Sometimes birth can be a little bit daunting, especially if this is your first round! If you are considering a home birth and need a little guidance in the important questions to ask your midwife before a home birth I have got you covered! Below I have assembled a downloadable list you can print off of questions I thought was helpful to find the best Midwife for our home birth and the needs of…
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3 Fun Day Trips From Norfolk, VA
Everybody loves a good road trip right?! Well, maybe not everyone- but I for one love a good day trip out of my city of Norfolk. And I am here to give you 3 fun day trips from Norfolk, VA you and the family might like as well! Crozet, VA Located just 12 miles outside of Charlottesville, Crozet is a small city that is home to my favorite little mountain gem, Chiles Peach Orchard. But guess what?! Chiles isn’t only an orchard and it doesn’t only grow peaches! Chiles Peach Orchard grows all different kinds of fruit that you can harvest yourself! In the Spring, you can harvest your own juicy…
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3 Natural Constipation Remedies
Struggling with constipation and looking for a few natural remedies? You don't have to medicate to get this under control! Here are my tried and true 3 natural remedies to more frequent and easy bowel movements.
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4 Natural Ways to Improve Sleep
For years I thought nutrition was the answer to everything. Trouble sleeping? You’ve had too much caffeine. Feeling foggy? You’ve eaten too much sugar. Getting sick? You need to eat nutrient dense food. But this isn’t always the case, in fact, it’s quite a myopic way of looking at our bodies. Yes, of course nutrition is incredibly important to our health, but it’s not the only facet. Learning about mitochondrial health, sleep, sun exposure and hormonal balancing, has really illuminated other key elements to living a healthy life. Here are just 4 natural ways you can improve your sleep. Breath Work Deep breathing and breath work can be incorporated into…
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5 Amazing Health Benefits of Mushrooms
Can you believe that mushrooms have amazing abilities to improve your cognitive health, prevent cancer, reduce inflammation and even improve and protect your respiratory system?! Well it's all true and more, read along too find out 5 amazing health benefits of mushrooms.
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Details Of A Homebirth
This blog is a more detailed version of my homebirth and written for those who are wanting to learn more about homebirths at large. Enjoy!
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Tips For Having Your Best Pregnancy EVER
Here are my personal secrets for having your best and healthiest pregnancy ever!
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Are The Fruits You’re Eating Making You Sick?
Does an apple a day keep the doctor away or have we been getting this all wrong?
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Stop Throwing Your Money Away On Skincare Products: 3 Skincare Hacks For the Everyday Mom That Will Save You $$$
Think of your skin as a reflection of your inner health, like a mirror showing what is going on beneath the surface. You can buy all of the expensive skincare products in the world but if you are chronically stressed, sleep deprived, and not feeding your body well- no skincare product in the world can fix that. So try taking care of your inner health and who knows- maybe you won't even want them anymore!
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5 Must Know Uses of Colloidal Silver
Colloidal silver can cure pink eye, ear infections, yeast infections, viruses and so much more. Read more about the uses in this blog post, 5 must know uses of colloidal Silver.
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The Baby Led Weaning Guide
Baby Led Weaning (BLW) can be a little intimidating for most moms but it doesn't have to be! In fact, it can be quite simple and even fun. This post will walk you through what BLW is, when to start, what to feed, and why it all matters.
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Keto During Pregnancy? The Science, Struggle & Results
Going keto during pregnancy!? Let me just say right now- this has NOTHING to do with weight loss! Yes keto is considered a "fab" diet- but this diet offers much more than mere weight loss and has saved me from a world of hurt. Follow along and you'll find out how!
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The Truth About Baby Rice Cereal & Why You Should Avoid It
With food allergies, intolerances and inflammation in the rise- most of us parents are trying to figure out what the common denominator is. There is no "definitive" answer but I can tell you this- introducing foods at certain developmental stages in life is critical. In this post we will be looking at the first year of life- digestive maturity- the role of enzymes- common myths and why baby cereals are worth avoiding.
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3 Shockingly Safe and Nutrient Dense First Baby Foods
3 nutritious and safe foods to feed your baby that will nourish instead of harm.
