Essential oils are becoming more and more popular among parents of special needs and neurodiverse children. How can we be sure that we are using them safely?
How To Make A Kid Calming Roller Bottle
Every now and then all moms need a little something to help calm the chaos. Here’s a quick video along with a few recipes on how to make a kid calming roller bottle.
DIY Moisturizig Hair Mist
Let’s face it natural mamas… Those of us with curly, coily, or kinky hair usually end up using waaaay more product than our straight stranded sistahs. Am I right? You can thank all of those bends and twists of our coils and curls for that. It’s not necessarily a bad thing though. However, it is what it is. Even our …
Mommy’s Sanity Saver- Keeping the Kids Calm
Ok Mom… do you ever have those moments when you have reached your limit and you NEED the chaos to stop and noise level to drop? Or what about when your toddler is in the middle of another exhausting world ending tantrum? Well, let me tell you about a recent experience I had and what I’ve found that seems to …
Our Wash Day Routine…Simplified
I do all I can to make wash day in this house something positive and uncomplicated. Yes, afro-textured hair can be very fragile and time consuming to care for. But that doesn’t make it a bad thing or something to be dreaded. Like most of you, I’m a very busy mom who doesn’t have a lot of time to spare. …
How to Make A Detangling Spray For Natural Hair & Mirah Lustrous Hair Oil Review
I’ve really been stepping up my DIY game lately. Our bodies are constantly being bombarded with toxins day in and day out. So much so that I’ve been trying to be more aware of what I put on our skin and hair…especially that of my daughter who has so many sensitivities. Young Living’s products have awesome ingredients. But, do their …
Big Little Mommy’s Vegan “Buttermilk” Protein Pancakes
When you have 2 kids with allergies and intolerances to common, everyday ingredients, you HAVE to dig around and find alternative recipes for things most of us don’t even think twice about eating. In our house, I try my hardest to prepare meals that not only everyone can eat, but also food that everyone will enjoy. Why skimp on taste just …
All Natural DIY Carpet Refresher
With kids and pets you may need to freshen up those floors from time to time. If you love for your home to smell nice, but don’t want to use chemical fragrances at the expense of your family’s health… give this DIY a try. What You Will Need: Baking Soda 20 drops of a quality essential oil. I …
BLM’s “Summer In the South” All Natural DIY Outdoor Roll-On
I was born and raised in the south. But, let’s face it… it gets crazy hot, humid, and downright uncomfortable at times during the summer months. Worst of all is the fact that I’m one of those people who ends up being a walking mosquito magnet whenever I venture outdoors in the evening. Ironically, evening is really the best time …
Home on the Range: BLM’s Quick and Easy Meat Sauce
Ever have those days when you need something fairly nutritious for the fam, but you’re pressed for time? Here’s a quick and easy recipe for a versatile meat sauce that you can use over pasta, rice, or any way you see fit. Enjoy! Ingredients: *Ground meat (turkey is my choice) * Himalayan pink salt * tomatoes w/ green chilies …