Lately, I have been doing a lot of research on ingredients in health and beauty products. I already buy many organic food items and try to focus on healthy choices. On one visit to the health food store a woman who worked there told me that if you change anything it should be your health and beauty products. She understood my concerns about the cost of going organic and wanting to prioritize. She informed me that anything you put on your skin gets absorbed right into the blood stream. There is no filtering or protection such as with your liver … Continue reading →

A group of moms get together with their preschoolers for an afternoon of fun and fellowship. We envision good conversation and happy playing children laughing in the background. Sometimes it does not work out and instead of laughing there is crying. One child pulled another child’s hair or took another child’s toy. Another child said something mean to a child and now tears are flowing. Perhaps one child in particular is a problem with hitting, spitting, or taking toys. These are sure fire ways to bring an end to a happy play date. A play date loses its purpose if … Continue reading →