One of the most popular questions I’ve been getting on Instagram is about Intermittent Fasting and nursing aka breastfeeding. People want to know first, if I’m doing IF, second, if I’m still nursing and lastly, if I’ve noticed a drop in my supply. Short answer is no, I have not noticed a drop in my milk since starting a 16:8… Read More
Why I Use Non Toxic Household Products + FREE GIFT FOR YOU
Today’s post is written in partnership with Grove Collaborative. Make sure to read the full post for details on how to get $40 worth of free product including 60 day trial VIP Membership. Before I became a mom, I made it a priority to use products and eat foods that were non-toxic. While you may know the dangers of eating… Read More
Just Smile. Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month and it’s something that is very close to my heart. I hope that after reading this, you’ll have more compassion for parents of and children with autism and how you can be of help. I was invited by my friends at Comcast last week for an evening to learn how technology is helping families with children with autism. The… Read More
VIDEO |Food Documentaries: Is there anything we’re actually allowed to eat?
The title of my video was originally asking if I was becoming Orthorexic due to watching too many food documentaries. A reader suggested I change it and the title of this blog post was her suggestion. Thank you Julia for a great title. This week, I uploaded a video to my YouTube channel is response to the increasing anxieties I’ve been… Read More
You May Want To ReThink Your Diet
Do you eat gluten free because of preference or necessity? If it’s just out of preference because you think it’s healthier, you may want to think again. According to a new study coming out of Harvard, a low gluten diet may be linked to later developing type 2 diabetes. The people in the study who ate more gluten were 13… Read More
Toxins To Avoid: Phthalates, What Are They & Why
Having a child made me more anxious than I already was about everything especially food, plastics, household cleaners and my own cosmetics. I decided to do this series Toxins To Avoid because I was overwhelmed by the number of ingredients and products I felt I should be avoiding. First, I shared why you should avoid BPA and today I’m taking… Read More