How to Dilute Oils A premature infant’s skin is about 2.5 times more permeable than our skin. Additionally, during the first 4 weeks of life, the skin changes significantly as the baby develops and adjusts to being outside of the womb. The change continues to occur at a very high rate through 12 weeks of …
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Baby E and I are 9 weeks postpartum, and things are going very well! We have a great routine—and by routine, I mean, he gives me clues about when he needs what and I try to interpret them. He’s such a cruise-y baby—and he loves to snuggle. I hit the jackpot with him. He’s really …
I go through phases when I juice everyday… and other phases when I don’t juice at all. But overall, I love juicing–it makes me feel like I’m starting the day out right (I always do it in the morning). Smoothies are good too, but because of the types of things I want to put in …
Baby E was born on June 12th, which is also the anniversary of Dave’s and my first date and was also my grandma’s 90th birthday. So it was a great day! Since we’re eight weeks out from E’s birth, I thought I’d fill you in a bit about what’s going on now. I’m not going …
I’ve always had a thing for stories. As a child and young adult, I read a lot. Like, there was one summer when I think I spent the entire time reading in my bedroom. I don’t remember why I did it–it was like an addiction, but a good one (I think). I got special permission …
I’m a few days late on this update, but I figured I better get it in if I plan to do any more updates before Baby E shows up. And honestly, the pic is from 37 weeks, but if I have to take another it’s gonna hold me back on posting again because I am …
I’ve been making a lot more body and beauty products these days for a couple reasons. First, since I’m pregnant I want to be extra careful about what I’m putting on my skin. Second, I don’t feel like cooking but I still like Making Stuff. The specific reason for this body butter has to do …
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This weekend I asked myself what the most logical and practical thing would be for me to do on Sunday. My potential list included things like: packing a hospital bag, finding my doula’s phone number, doing prenatal yoga, finishing putting away baby clothes…you get the idea. So what did I decide to do? Make lip …
This month, a few friends and I decided we’d band together and offer a kickass giveaway–we debated about what it would be, and finally decided on giving a Thieves Kit. Everyone wants this kit (including myself!)… Here’s what’s in it: 2 – Thieves Household Cleaner 1 – 15ml Thieves Essential Oil Blend 1 – Thieves …
These start out kind of like macaroons you’d find in the raw food world. I’ve made versions of them before, but the coconut flakes are so tiny and they have a more chewy feel—so I think they’re more like truffles. Especially if you dip them in chocolate. I kept asking Dave if I should drizzle …
