I’m often asked how I “do it all,” and I can tell two secrets. I don’t do it all, no matter what my Instagram story looks like. Having a well-oiled schedule allows me to complete more than I would have ever thought possible. Truth be told, I don’t know how I would function without a […] More
Did you know that blueberries have surprising benefits for your brain? Dementia is a serious problem in today’s aging populations. Neurodegenerative diseases are on the increase and in the absence of an effective conventional remedy, researchers are looking to preventive approaches to combat this public health problem. Could the regular intake of blueberries help to […] More
Motherhood is one of the most transformative journeys that we will ever take. Becoming a mother means you place incredible importance on someone else’s needs. As soon as you become a mom, the world criticizes how your baby sleeps, how you parent, and how you feed your baby. As if the judgment isn’t enough, the […] More
It’s probably safe to say that chocolate in one of the world’s favorite sweet treat, but did you know that cocoa powder is actually bitter? The original Mayan cocoa drink went by the name xocalati, a Nauhati word which means bitter water. So, while most chocolate products contain high levels of fat and sugar, the […] More
This is a series on how to master pumping breast milk. You can read the other articles of the series here: How To Master Pumping Breast Milk: A Midwife and Mama Of 4 Guide – Part 1 How To Master Pumping Breast Milk: All On Breast Pumping Schedules – Part 2 How To Master Pumping […] More
Self-care is important, even if you don’t have extra cash to spend on it. Try to put self-care in your budget, and the amount that you can spend on that looks different for everyone. Luckily, there are options for every price range. Don’t tell yourself that it’s not important or you don’t deserve it. Everyone […] More
No matter what your weight, or how many kilograms you want to lose, trying to lose weight is a battle. Whether it’s one kilogram or 40 kilograms, the battle is the same. Going on a diet leaves you constantly hungry and can also limit the necessary nutrients you need to stay healthy and energetic. What […] More
Legumes, including lentils, chickpeas, and common beans are important crops in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and South Asia where they are a popular ingredient in many traditional dishes. Think a pita filled with falafel and hummus. Or a lamb and chickpea stew on a bed of couscous. And how about a corn tortilla filled […] More
Do you feel like you have just too many activities and priorities on your plate? I know exactly how you feel. As a mother, wife, homeschooling parent, homesteader, and working parent, the hats I juggle can easily become overwhelming and daunting. A year ago, I broke down. I was a beatdown, pregnant, and feeling as […] More
Nurse Midwife and mom of four, Caitlin Goodwin takes a look at this year’s Birth Photography Award winners and shares her emotions in this feature post. Enjoy! Birth is a beautiful, fleeting moment in time. If you are extraordinarily lucky, you get to capture your stunning moments for all time. Luckily, the 2019 International Association […] More
Nuts are proving to have amazing benefits on health. In fact, eating nuts on a daily basis make you less likely to die from any cause. This is the finding of a study that appeared in The New England Journal of Medicine. The study analyzed results from two large, independent cohort studies of nurses and […] More
This is a series on how to master pumping breast milk. You can read the other articles of the series here: How To Master Pumping Breast Milk: A Midwife and Mama Of 4 Guide – Part 1 How To Master Pumping Breast Milk: All On Breast Pumping Schedules – Part 2 How To Master Pumping […] More
