Most people drink coffee because it perks them up. Some people drink coffee because it warms them up. Many people drink coffee because that’s just the thing to do when you have nothing else to do. Do you want to know why I drink coffee? Because at Circle Coffee, every cup is crafted with care,…
So I just got an email with an offer for this site that is basically a Netflix-like LEGO service. It’s called Pleygo. You choose a plan, pay their price, choose your sets, and they ship you the LEGOs. You play with them as long as you want, put them back in a ziplock bag that…
As a doula, one of the most common early pregnancy complaints that I hear (aside of just being flat out tired all the time) is that moms hate taking prenatal vitamins because they make them sick in some form or fashion. Whether it’s heightened morning sickness or constipation, sometimes, prenatal vitamins seem like they’re doing…
Confession time. Jealousy has hit the Johnston household pretty hard lately. Well, it’s hit me, anyway. I know we’re not supposed to be jealous of other people’s belongings – but I am! In the past week, I have seen the name Keurig pop up in my Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, Email, RSS, StumbleUpon, and Pinterest…
Whether you’re a seasoned child rearing veteran or a new parent, you quickly realize that babies are a demanding group. Not only do baby needs get costly, they also can create excessive unsustainable waste. Try opting for these five environmentally friendly options. You’ll feel good knowing you’re not introducing harmful chemicals to your new baby,…
So, you’ve decided you want to be a doula? That’s great! Now what? You ask. What is a doula? A doula is a professional, experienced, and trained non-medical assistant who provides physical, emotional and informed choice support in prenatal care and support, during childbirth and during the postpartum period. A birth doula offers continuous care…
We did it! We set a record for the most babies latched on in the WORLD and we had a great turn out for the Big Latch On Houston 2013! This year, the new Big Latch On World Record has a whopping number of 14,536 babies latched on over a span of two days! The…
Looking back, it seems like minutes and not years since you drove your children to their first days of school. Now, they’re high school graduates and off to pursue their own goals and dreams. Your children may not be under your roof each night, but there are still ways to keep them safe without intruding on…
We spend three quarters of the year waiting for school to be out so that our kiddos can be free of homework, after school activities, late nights, and early mornings, and we spend three LONG months of the year waiting on the first day of school to roll back around! The only thing that I…
As a birth doula, one of the most common questions I run into after a mom has her baby is, “How hard is it going to be for me to.. you know… GO to the bathroom?” I either provide my clients with, or give them a list of items that I recommend for their postpartum…