Over the past few months, I'be been encouraging my kids to think outside of the toy box when it comes to wish lists for birthdays and Christmas. We've talked about things they want to learn or know more about - sewing, skating, art, animals, languages - and things they want to … [Read more...]
Reducing Diaper Need by Addressing Stigma and Obstacles Associated with Food Assistance
A few weeks ago, I interviewed a man, Anthony, who shared with me how attending a community college in the heart of Chicago exposed him to "abject poverty" for the first time in his life. He would hear stories of poverty and hunger from his classmates that "made me just … [Read more...]
Will Riot for Chocolate!
Do you love chocolate? That's almost like asking if the sky is blue for the majority of you, right? I definitely have a sweet tooth myself! I am also passionate about the benefits of fair trade and love finding amazing Fair Trade goodies. I was excited to discover sweetriot, … [Read more...]
There’s No One Right Way to be a “Good Mom”
At a baby shower recently, they had the classic "put one piece of advice for the expectant mom in a the jar" game. The last few times I've played this game, I've written the same thing, "Trust your instincts. There's no one right way to be a good mom." I think as new moms, or … [Read more...]
5 Uses for Coconut Oil Outside of the Kitchen
I love discovering one simple, natural, affordable solution for multiple needs! Did you know that one jar of coconut oil can replace multiple bottles of lotion, shampoo, conditioner, diaper cream, moisturizer, shaving cream, and more? Here are 5 ways coconut oil has helped my … [Read more...]
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