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Wednesday, August 1st, 2007My grandmother used to say that if you had a variety of colors on your plate, you were eating a well rounded meal. Then when I got married, my husband said that it meant: brown tater tots and chicken patties, a white bun, red ketchup, yellow mustard and some frozen green peas for good measure. [...]
Travel Kits
Tuesday, May 1st, 2007Consider making yourself a “Travel Kit.” We travel a lot as a family, even more so as the summer months approach. In order to keep us from getting a junk food overload and to avoid sickness, I began bringing things with me that I know I will need. You can buy containers from here: http://www.containerandpackaging.com/itemlist.asp?itemtype=Dairy_Bottles [...]
Infant Potty Training
Sunday, April 1st, 2007A Healthy Way to Care for your Infant’s Elimination Needs There is another option when it comes to the diaper question; cloth or disposable. Instead, learn your baby’s cues to go potty. Just like a mom can learn her baby’s cues to breastfeed, she can also learn the cues for “potty.” The window to train [...]
Favorite Websites
Thursday, March 1st, 2007Here are some of my favorite websites: www.westonprice.org www.mercola.com www.drbenkim.com www.herballegacy.com www.botanical.com www.factoryfarm.org www.sfbi.com (for information/resources on naturally leavened bread) http://users.sa.chariot.net.au/~dna/kefirpage.html (“Dom’s Kefir making site” Most complete site on kefir making.) www.realmilk.com Also, if you missed the answer to last week’s quiz, here it is: Although “homemade 100% whole wheat bread made with freshly ground [...]
Creating a Non-Toxic Home
Monday, January 1st, 2007I always find it humorous when driving through a Starbucks that some people prefer to put organic milk in their lattes. Ok, so I’m not talking just to you…maybe I was tempted at times too! But, does it really matter what kind of milk you drink if it is saturated in coffee and refined sugar? [...]
The SOP’s of Fighting Illness
Friday, December 1st, 2006C-omfort The first thing I do when one of the kids is sick is to comfort them. This may mean holding them or just finding a quiet place on the couch that they can rest and still be close to you. the key is to keep them near to you. O-il in the ears If [...]
The Cold Season
Wednesday, November 1st, 2006Here are some recommendations to keep on hand for the “cold season”… – Homeopathic Aconitum – Elderberry Extract – Echinacea – Garlic – Chicken Soup (not from a can) For specifics on preparing the soup or the garlic or on when/why/how to use any of the homeopathic remedies, just let me know and I can [...]
Post-Partum Soup
Sunday, October 1st, 2006When Chris and I lived in Korea, I visited a friend who delivered a baby in a Korean hospital. I felt very sorry for her because all they gave her to eat was “seaweed soup.” Who would have thought that three babies of my own, later, I would endorse such a thing! Seaweed soup is [...]
Cleaning Your Cupboards
Friday, September 1st, 2006The first rule of thumb is: don’t keep foods in the house that are made with white sugar, white flour and hydrogenated oils. If these foods are not in your cupboards, you cannot eat them or be tempted to give them to your little ones. Instead learn to make healthy snacks for your kids. One [...]
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Thursday, August 3rd, 2006People often ask me what I use as a face moisturizer. I reply, “The same thing I use to cook with.” It’s an age old secret that many islanders, such as the Pilipino women, know about. You would think that putting an oil on your face would clog pores and cause break-outs. Well, just the [...]
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