• Last updated 11/30/12 by Cynthia Mosher

I went to the hospital and stayed overnight. It was a little adventure. I’ve never had to go to the hospital before (except for the day I was born). I was there for laparoscopic surgery as I continue to manage living with endometriosis. The anesthesia made me super lovey dovey. In recovery, I sang praises to my doctor and the nurses. I remember asking one nurse to fetch my husband so I could tell him I was bursting with love for him. Later, I ate Jell-O. Can’t tell you the last time I had that. I forgot how good it tastes. Now I’m back home. I... read more

• Last updated 10/23/12 by Melanie Mayo

Halloween is truly a kid's holiday—good friends, creative costumes, event-filled parties, all with a cool spooky theme—who could ask for more? Oh yes, one more thing, the treats—lots of sugary candy treats! With all the fun of this holiday comes a parent's worst fears, too many sugary treats in your kid's possession and the arguments that ensue over this treasure trove. If you don't feel like contributing to the neighborhood children's tooth decay, consider giving treats that are healthier.     Here are some suggestions: Naturally flavored and... read more

• Last updated 1/7/13 by Melanie Mayo

This giveaway has ended. Congrats to the winner, Kiwe McGuire! You will be contacted by email.   Don’t forget to check out Placenta Benefits for placenta encapsulation services and training a wonderful online store! – Enter to win an Earth Mama Angel Baby Postpartum Recovery Essentials Bundle from Placenta Benefits!   The Prize: Soothing comfort for a new mama, from top to aching bottom! Mama’s Postpartum Recovery Essentials safely and naturally addresses all the unpleasantries a new mama might... read more

• Last updated 1/7/13 by Melanie Mayo

This giveaway has ended. The randomly chosen winner is Lisa K. Congrats! We will contact you. If you didn’t win you can still get some of these great pillows or other products from Sachi Organics with coupon code MOTHERING-7412, good for 10% off any order between 10/07/2011 and 11/07/2011! —- Enter to win a natural and organic pillow pack from Sachi Organics, a $285 value! One winner will receive: 1 Dual Chamber Pillow 1 Kapok Sleeping Pillow 1 Wooly Bola Sleeping Pillow and 1 Buckwheat Hull Neck... read more

• Last updated 1/7/13 by Melanie Mayo

This giveaway has ended. The randomly chosen winner is Melinda Moses, comment #123. Congrats!! You will be contacted by email. — Win a collection of our best-selling beauty and wellness products from O&N Collective Sustainable Beauty Apothecary! $300 Value! Experience the best in exceptional natural and organic skin care, a soothing candle, aftershave for him and gentle baby skincare for your little ones. This gift basket has it all for every member of your family! (Especially you!) You’ll find a diverse array of some of our favorites to... read more

• Last updated 8/29/11 by Emilee Gettle

  When I was pregnant with my daughter my mom gave me a whole basket of handmade receiving blankets for my shower. Out of all my gifts they were one of my absolute favorites. She made some out of flannel and others out of lightweight cotton. I used them for nursing, laying on the grass, a shade from the sun, in the car, for changing, you name it! In fact my daughter, now a busy three year old, still sleeps with one as a light summer blanket. If you are expecting this is the perfect nesting project or, if you have a friend with a baby on the way, whip up a few for gifts... read more

• Last updated 1/7/13 by Cynthia Mosher

        Even better with inner tranquility in place           A Ten-Step Plan for the Best Family Vacation Ever! by Jessica Williams, www.LoveParentingLA.com & Facebook “Mom, I’m bored!” “Dad, can I use your phone?” “Honey, if we leave the hotel at 7:30am, we can make it to the Kapai Trail Loop by 7:45am which we can complete by 9:15am and then we can take a shuttle to the Kunai Trail Loop, and…” “I need a vacation from my vacation!” Use this ten-step plan from L.O.V.E. Parenting... read more

• Last updated 1/7/13 by Cynthia Mosher

Thank you to Ayesha from ComfyJoey.com for sharing this important fundraiser. In an instant life can change. Imagine returning home from an outing with your family to find your home burned to a shell. All your possessions destroyed. Your favorite sweater, your favorite sling, computer, your children’s beloved cuddle toys, priceless pictures, sentimental heirlooms are all gone. It is painful to imagine such devastation but this is the reality for Kori and her family. In an instant, her family became homeless with nothing but the clothes on their backs and... read more

• Last updated 1/7/13 by Cynthia Mosher

This giveaway has ended but you can still take advantage of the great offer below for a limited time. The winner of the $1000 wellness package is Abiana C, comment #23. Congrats, you will be contacted by email! – UPDATE: In addition to the giveaway, in celebration of the 30 Day Challenge Youshi Guo is now offering FREE Wellness Starter packs for you and a friend (worth $20) just for liking their page. Head over to Youshi Guo Facebook for details. Shipping charges apply. Win a $1,000 Wellness Package from Youshi Guo for you and a... read more

• Last updated 1/11/13 by Melanie Mayo

By Jessica Williams, www.LoveParentingLA.com     Going, Going, Gone!     When I was eleven years old, I was slated to fly by myself from Los Angeles, California, across the country to Baltimore, MD, for a three-week holiday with my aunt and her family. My aunt was a curator of art and would take me to museums in Washington DC and even all the way to New York City for a cultural tour. I was adventurous by nature and thrilled about the trip. As my departure date neared, and my parents explained the details of my... read more