Entries by Amanda Edwards

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Garden & Plant Safety For Your Baby

UPDATED November 14th, 2017 As the weather warms, I’m anxious to plant some annuals outside my front door and nurture my little garden out back. With small children, I tend to cling to the little pleasures like bright, pretty colors guiding my steps to the door, and my girls love to examine the blooms and […]

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Toxins to Avoid While Breastfeeding

UPDATED June 17th, 2017 Obstetricians are quick to warn pregnant women about the dangers of consuming alcohol, cold cuts, and too much fish during pregnancy. What’s less common is advice on keeping your breast milk wholesome and safe for your baby after he comes into this world. While restrictions are lessened considerably once you give […]

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Corn on the Cob Redefined

Corn on the cob brings back childhood memories of barbecues and summer family gatherings. We’d get special permission to stay up late and count the stars as they emerged from the dark blue blanket of sky above us. These days, I’m often too swept up in the day-to-day demands of motherhood to think much about […]

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Take-it-Easy Wrap for Mom’s Lunchtime

Anyone else struggle to feed yourself during the day? Whether you’re a stay at home mom or one who works in an office across town, it’s hard to find the time (and energy) to take care of ourselves, especially during lunchtime. We’re either running around making sure the kids have eaten and the laundry is […]