If you’ve scrolled around Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest for any amount of time, you’re likely to have seen it. There is always someone who posts a photo of their child in a car seat, buckled in wrong, or not tight enough, or sitting funky, or not in a car seat at all. Then it [...]
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Benefits of Clary Sage Essential Oil | #birth #doula #essentialoils #natural
June 12th, 2013 
Lisa Johnston I’m pretty sure I haven’t even talked about the benefits of one of my favorite oils, here on my blog. Have you ever heard of Clary Sage? Chances are, you haven’t, unless you’ve had a natural (or medicated, for that matter) childbirth with a doula or a midwife. Clary Sage is one of my favorite [...]
I am Queen Amidoula! | #doula #starwars #birthgeek #birth
June 12th, 2013 Lisa Johnston Yesterday, after having a conversation with one of my beautiful friends from high school who is about to have her second baby, I posted this on Facebook: I love that my friends from high school (and even Jr. High) come to me now with pregnancy, birth, and baby questions! Makes me feel accomplished. A few [...]
6 Activities the Whole Family is Sure to Enjoy | #family #summer #kids
June 10th, 2013 Lisa Johnston If your kids groan over ”family time,” don’t take it as an insult. Instead, take it as a sign that you need to ramp up your creativity and try some new experiences together. Here are some activities that will get everyone in on the fun. Camping at Home Image via Flickr by Chris Penny You don’t [...]
Awesome Pop-Culture Retro Tank Tops | #retro #popculture #atari #geek
June 10th, 2013 Lisa Johnston These are pretty awesome! Men’s Pop-Culture Tank Tops – Online Deal $11.99 for Men’s Video-Game-, Car-, Band-, or TV-Show-Inspired Tank Top ($22.49 List Price). Free Returns. Men’s Tank Tops Classic icons such as Atari, Super Mario, and Pink Floyd 60% cotton, 40% polyester Machine wash; tumble dry Do not iron
Preparing for the Summer: 7 Ways To Stay Cool | #summer #hot #weather
June 7th, 2013 Lisa Johnston Summer is coming, and with it comes the overwhelming heat of the season. Keep yourself cool using these proven methods. Keep It Cool Indoors Image via Wikimedia.org Houses can become stuffy and hot if people aren’t careful. Here are some tips to stay cool inside. Open Windows & Doors at Night As soon as the [...]
4 Ways to Keep Your Family Out of Harm’s Way | #family #safety
June 5th, 2013 Lisa Johnston We don’t live in a movie. We don’t have amazing superpowers. There isn’t a vigilante who will swoop in at the first sign of danger and save us all. It’s in our hands to keep our family out of harm’s way. With that priority in mind, there are a number of steps we can take [...]
Don’t over pay for used cloth diapers! #clothdiapers
June 4th, 2013 Lisa Johnston I almost never buy new cloth diapers unless it’s just such a great deal that I can’t pass up. Just like when you buy a car, the moment you sign your name on the dotted line, the value of the car decreases. When you drive it off the lot, it decreases even more, and the [...]
Free Country Swimwear Review | Celebrate Summer #swimwear #summer
June 2nd, 2013 Lisa Johnston It’s that time again. Winter had FINALLY ended (that was a long one, wasn’t it?), and it’s time to celebrate! Swimsuit season has, once again, made it’s way back into our lives, so why not kick it off with a new swimsuit?! If you’re overweight, like me, the last thing on your mind is shopping [...]
