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04/21/2015

Homemade super strength diaper cream from one of the mommies I know:
The prescription is called clotrimazole and betamethasone cream. A pediatrician said to mix 1/2 tube of A n D ointment, 1/2 tube of desitin, 1 tablespoon mylanta and 1 tablespoon bacitracin. This is a miracle concoction! Just put it in a small tupperware bowl and it lasts forever.

03/30/2015

To help you do it yourself ;)

Making your own baby food is easy and economical. If you choose organic baby food ingredients, you’re also protecting your baby from exposure to pesticide residues. All you need is a blender or food processor, although in many cases a fork will do the trick. Read more: http://healthychild.org/easy-steps/make-your-own-organic-baby-foods

03/17/2015

Such adorable sweet headbands or clips for your girls!

03/06/2015

Guys - THIS! This is why I am so very passionate about why my kiddos eat and why I founded Little Pumpkins back when my son was ready to try solids. Seattle Mama Doc hit the nail on the head today!

Dealing with a picky eater can be tough, but reaching for prepackaged snacks isn't the solution. New findings on added sugar and sodium in prepackaged toddler &

03/06/2015

Please check out and like Simply Sweet ~ a little lady boutique for the most adorable headbands or clips for you little pumpkin. Joelle is so close to her goal of 14,000 likes in just a few years. Amazing!

Visit www.simplysweetkc.com to see more!

03/05/2015

Are you having trouble getting your little pumpkin to eat green veggies? Have you tried a green smoothie? My kids thought they would hate them (they are green) but once they realized the Hulk Juice (I named it after the super hero to gain points) tasted good they were hooked!

Tips to create your own Hulk Juice:
*Green smoothies taste better cold so use some frozen fruit or add ice cubes.
*Start with 1/2 handful of spinach (mild in taste) and increase over a few weeks to a full handful. Then you can move to greens with a stronger taste like kale.
*Any liquid can be used but I avoid juices and use 1 cup almond milk plus water as needed to get my desired consistency.
*Add a bit of coconut oil for healthy fats if desired
*Do not add sugar to make your smoothie sweet. Instead add a dried date or sweet fruit like pineapple or use a more mild green like spinach.
*Any combination of greens & fruit will work. I tend to fall back to 1 cup almond milk + water as needed, 1 handful spinach/kale or mixed greens, 1 banana and 1 other fruit like mango or strawberries.
*Use a good blender to really pulverize the greens.
*Play up the Hulk Juice or Popeye Potion - Make it fun!

03/03/2015

Probiotics are so important for gut health. They help ensure that good bacteria are colonized and bad bacteria do not have room to grow. Probiotics are safe to take every day (that is what I do). At the very least, any time you or a family member - including your little pumpkin - is on an antibiotic, take probiotics for the entire course of the medicine. This can help prevent side effects like diarrhea that are common when taking antibiotics. Probiotics = healthy body = healthy poo!

03/01/2015

Want to try a natural way to wake up in the morning that promotes health at the same time? Instead of reaching for your coffee (which is acidic and usually begs for sugar & cream) try honey & lemon "tea." I love this drink! The lemon promotes an alkaline level in your body and the honey contains natural germ-fighters.

1 coffee-sized cup water - heat until very hot
1 tsp raw organic honey
1/2 organic lemon - juiced

Melt the honey in the hot water, add lemon, stir. Allow your drink to cool a bit and enjoy. If this is too lemony for you start with 1/4 lemon and work your way up.

It is best to drink this "tea" first thing in the morning before you have your breakfast. Your body will be set for the day. I bet you noticed the benefits after just a few mornings!

02/28/2015

I want to take a moment to share something with you that may help a few of you or someone you know. Since I had my last kiddo I've been burning the candle at both ends to support my family, my career and Little Pumpkins. Over the last few years that has taken a real toll and I started to feel "not myself." My symptoms included insomnia, sugar cravings, anxiety, weight gain, anger/yelling, fatigue, nausea, low blood pressure, insecurity, ... The list is long.

I had blood drawn and my thyroid function (among other things) tested several times but all conventional testing fell within normal limits. I truly began to fear it was in my head. I finally found a naturopath who tested me for adrenal fatigue and found my adrenals were shot. To have an actual diagnosis backed with lab values was amazing! Adrenal fatigue - now I knew what I was dealing with.

You noticed me disappear from FB and Little Pumpkins over the last year or so. I've had to bring my life and responsibilities down to what I could manage. I also started a regimen to treat the adrenal fatigue but found it to be very expensive and only "kind of" work.

As a last ditch effort I tried Plexus. A friend from college had been posting about its benefits for a few months and after a ton of research I thought, "why not?" Thank God I did. The first thing I noticed was that I could sleep. SLEEP! I had not slept for more than a few hours at a time for years. As soon as I started sleeping I noticed that my nausea - which occurred with actual adrenal crisis - resolved!

Plexus is receiving a lot of attention right now but I want you to know that it is about so much more than weight loss. In fact, almost all of my benefits have not been attached to the scale. My blood pressure and pulse are now within normal limits, my cholesterol is better than ever, I have only had one migraine since I started, I no longer crave sugar or caffeine, I have stopped drinking diet sodas, I actually like / crave water, I'm still sleeping and my moods (as well as confidence) have normalized. I've only been taking Plexus products for 2.5 months!

I love Plexus so much that I have decided to become an independent ambassador. My reason? So I can share the product with others because it has been so vital in the restoration of my health. I'm here if you have questions or want to hear more about my story. I don't want to turn this page into a Plexus-based advertisement. I do want to reach anyone that could benefit from this knowledge. If you have questions about my experiences or about Plexus please feel free to reach out.

With my very best,
Angie

02/27/2015

The 2015 dirty dozen list has been published and apples are at the top. A member of the clean 15? Avacados. Bring on the guacamole but limit the applesauce to organic.

The Environmental Working Group released its 2015 report on pesticide residue in fruits and vegetables on Wednesday.

12/16/2014

Very good info to keep in mind as you grocery shop

Genetically Modified Organisms (referred to as GM or GMO) are found in up to 80% of the food sold in American supermarkets. GM plants are much more common than many people realize too. Here is a list of the 10 most common GMO foods so you can be more aware while grocery shopping.