I was gifted Natracare organic maternity pads to try out. I was not obligated to share a review, and all opinions expressed are my own.
I’ve given birth in a hospital for three out of three kids, and while it’s not for everyone, it’s the right choice for some (including myself). Due to complications around my first labor and delivery, it’s where I feel most comfortable. I am lucky to have an OB who is very supportive of low-intervention births and a hospital nearby that is friendly to doulas–both musts for me personally.
We’re hoping for more kids, so with each birth, I like to think about how it went and what I’d do differently.… Read More »
What exactly is a crunchy mom? Some definitions include: someone who raises their children in a natural lifestyle, someone who follows their intuition to parent rather than current trends or official recommendations, or a parent who prioritizes the health of their children and the environment. Some definitions include phrases like “liberal-leaning” while others call crunchy moms “crazy,” “anti-science” or “conspiracy theorists.”
…Make it do or do without. I am full of inspiration to be thriftier and in the process more eco-friendly, as I’m reading a wonderful book right now called The Simple Home.
Sometimes I get questions from family and friends as to why I don’t share more about the kids on the blog or social media. I could claim it’s for safety reasons, respecting their privacy or that I’m just maintaining the original purpose of the blog (a lifestyle, not parenting blog) but those are more benefits of not sharing much about them, not the why.