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I wrote this yesterday, and I'd like to share because I feel that this is a very important subject.
http://healthymama.net/metoo/

#MeToo Me too. I did not elaborate when I posted to Facebook, because, well… I have shame. I am so embarrassed to say that I didn’t know which time to share. I have been sexually abused as both a child an…

I apologize in advance because my blog is all about my period... If you have a va**na, you're welcome!
http://healthymama.net/thinx/

6 Months Without Tampons! Thanks Thinx! So this post is TMI, fair warning, I'll be discussing my va**na... It's no secret that tampons are full of chemicals, first of all, the cotton is bleached... I don't know about you, but the idea of...

http://healthymama.net/pinkhairdontcare/

#PinkHairDontCare

"It’s Eating disorder Awareness Week… I know it doesn’t seem like a big deal to most people. “Just eat”… “I wish I had THAT problem” … Two of the most frustrating, rude, cavalier and insensitive phrases I hear whenever ED’s come up. Eating disorders are serious. Serious like addiction. And it’s not because “we” are selfish, vain or conceited. It’s because we have no self love, self worth and no grace. It’s because we feel out of control in life and take it out on our bodies. Because we feel guilt when we take care of ourselves. Eating disorders are not a joke."
http://healthymama.net/just-eat/

Just Eat It's Eating disorder Awareness Week... I know it doesn't seem like a big deal to most people. "Just eat"... "I wish I had THAT problem" ... Two of the most frustrating, rude, cavalier and insensiti...

I ordered this ages ago, and thanks to an awful tandem stomach flu and cold, I was finally able to read it. You guys, WOW. This book was like a hug to my heart. I felt validated over and over, I cried on and off, and laughed, like for real... belly laughing. Some of my tears were from my aching heart, but most of them were happy tears. While I know I have a LONG way to go with healing from the ICOC, I feel like this helped me to see a peaceful end to the restlessness. My journey will be different, no doubt. Yours, too. I do highly recommend checking this out. And I hope it gives you the warm cozies that it has given me. ✌️❤️

So funny to me that this is a thing. Because this is pretty much my life. Here and I thought I had disordered eating. I was always the person who gained weight if I went on a meal plan. http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2013/08/06/a-beginners-guide-to-intermittent-fasting/

The benefit of Fresh and Easy going out of business, and being late to the party: all the organic stuff was left. Easiest shopping trip of my life lol

Also currently have a full wine rack 🍷😉

"Ignorance is bliss. I stripped away his bliss, I dissected it, and magnified the ugly truths, broadcasting them, forcing them to be acknowledged. This was the third time I turned his life upside-down and inside out."
http://healthymama.net/how-i-drove-my-husband-crazy-by-acc…/

This year I want to listen more. I will bite my tongue and take a deep breath, because I don’t have to be right. I will be conscious of how I make others feel when I express my opinions. No one should feel small because of something I’ve said. My tongue can be acid, something I am honestly proud of… it’s my best weapon. But I’d rather use it only when there is a worthy fight. Speaking of fighting, I will pick my battles. There is no point in fighting to the death when it’s not THAT important. I don’t want to push people I love away because I have strong feelings. I will be kind to my husband. Why is it that it’s so easy to snap at him when I love him so much? Even when he does idiotic things, chances are, he had no idea how it would effect me. It’s not fair to hold him accountable for not meeting the expectations I never voiced. I will voice my expectations (after thinking them through, deciding if they are reasonable, fair and won’t rock the boat (too much). I will tell my kids that I love them everyday. I will tell my kids I love them when I am mad at them. I will have patience with other humans. I will have patience with myself. Nobody is perfect. I will follow my heart, I will embrace change, I will nurture and nourish myself family. Our health is important, even if it can be inconvenient. I will listen to my intuition. I will have humility when I mess up. I will not point out other’s faults. I will be kind. I will burn the good candles, eat sushi for no reason, drink champagne any time, and call my grandma “just because”.
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Thoughts?
http://healthymama.net/maybe-we-should-talk-about-this-open-communication-in-marriage/

Maybe we should talk about this? (Open communication in marriage) What is proper relationship etiquette? And how do know what is and isn't OK in a relationship? There are millions of marriage self help books out there, and they seem to have one common theme: Comm...

My zen. What's yours?

Anyone else love kombucha?? I've been brewing my own for a few months. It's easier than I expected, and sooooo affordable! I drink it every morning, and throughout the day as often as I want. My kids drink it with dinner, and if I remember first thing in the morning. But I'll be honest, mornings are not my friend.

The struggles of blending families...
http://healthymama.net/stepmonster/

It just occurred to me that I am finally at that age when my friends get pregnant I don't think, "oh s**t!" And I can honestly say, congratulations, and not wonder who the baby-daddy is.
(And secretly be thrilled that I won't even be 40 when my youngest is 18 😝)

Oh wow.... This image is really disturbing, but I was this little girl. I remember wishing I could use scissors to cut the "fat" off of my thighs. And I don't remember my family EVER talking negatively about their body, I remember one little girl in second grade saying, "oh you never wear shorts, is it because your thighs are chunky?" Fast forward a few years and I'm being admitted to a treatment center for an eating disorder. I'm not saying that one moment doomed me to become anorexic, there were other factors, but....
http://thestir.cafemom.com/tweens_teens/179375/girl_cutting_belly_fat_photo?utm_medium=sm&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=sahm_fanpage

Image of Little Girl Cutting Her 'Fat' Belly Sends Powerful Message I used to worry that having a mother with an eating disorder was going to put my daughter at a disadvantage in this world. For years, I worried that e...

Have you heard of orthorexia nervosa???
http://healthymama.net/fighting-food-demons/

Fighting Food Demons I read this article today on “orthorexia nervosa”. Haven’t heard of it? Neither had I, although I had a sneaking suspicion it was a thing. It’s having an unhealthy (go figure) obsession with eating...

New Blog!
http://healthymama.net/mommy-issues/

Mommy Issues So this morning as I scrolled through my facebook newsfeed, sipping my coffee, I come across a new single written by Pink. You all know I am a Pink fan, so I was excited, I click the link and read ...

Has anyone made kombucha?? Any tips?

This is fascinating, I do think all documentaries should be taken with a grain of salt, but I really like how this shows the importance of fats. People ask me all of the time why I eat fatty foods, and my first response is always : Fats don't make you fat. However, it's important to understand that there are healthy fats, it's important to know the difference. While I believe that exercise is important, I know that eating clean is MORE important.
One of my biggest pet peeves is when people rely on medicine to mask the symptoms instead of making the effort to reverse the illness. Medicine does't solve the problem. Let us not forget that medicine is a business, a HUGE business, and if we stopped using/needing medicine, it would go out of business. You have to wonder if things like the FDA are actually there to keep us safe and healthy, while I understand the idea, it seems the FDA is in place to keep Big Pharma in business, and essentially keep us sick. (I guess I'll have to blog about this bc I could go on and on!)

Cereal Killers: How to Eliminate Sugar and Grains "Cereal Killers" talks about the American food pyramid, how to eliminate sugars and grains, and how to boost your fat intake.

So I'm sitting here on my bathroom floor with a glass of wine reading a book (ok, fb-ing... But I have book...) waiting for 30 minutes to pass. 30 minutes should fly by, right? Wrong! When you have apple cider vinegar in your scalp 30 minutes is a long effing time! My husband HATES me... Seriously, he gagged when I came into to he room... But, you guys, this dandruff!!!! I can't seem to find a cure that lasts!!! Oil pulling was helping a lot, I thought I was done w dandruff, but the last few weeks it's back at full strength. I tried patchouli in water, tea tree in coconut oil, I'm still doing no poo... This is my last resort, one I've been dreading... 50/50 ACV/water scrubbed into your scalp and left for 30 minutes... 3 times a week till it's gone! Turns out dandruff is a virus (yeast) and needs to be treated properly (disgustingly). Sharing because I need you all to encourage me haha!!! (Don't worry I'm not going back to shampoo, I just might accept my fate of having dandruff after this)

My Lotions and Potions line is still very much in a testing phase, however, my handmade chemical free lip balm is ready to go!! Check out the ingredients on your lip balm... I used 4 completely natural ingredients! $4 each or 2 for $6! Peppermint flavor!

If you're looking for a chemical free, natural sunscreen safe for mamas and babies, try this one! I've been using it already (as I live in California and we've already been frequenting the pool!) for a few weeks and I am in love! It smells lovely, it's much easier to apply than my DIY sunscreen, and it works! I strongly recommend giving it a try, and by doing so you will be supporting a local business and a personal friend of mine! http://www.laboroflovebeads.com/collections/labor-of-love-apothecary/products/coconut-oil-sunscreen

Coconut Oil Sunscreen - Labor of Love This gentle 100% natural sunscreen is safe for all skin types including babies! We've carefully selected essential oils that have skin regenerating and protecti