Disclaimer: Estany’s Flame provided some of the Baltic Amber jewelry mentioned in this post for free. All thoughts are my own. It’s a growing trend. All these babies and toddlers with necklaces. But is it just a fashion trend or something more? Today I’m talking about why babies wear necklaces, and why I wear one as well. Why Babies Wear Necklaces These necklaces are made with Baltic Amber which is a fossilized tree resin. Baltic Amber contains succinic acid, an […]
Natural Treatment for Cradle Cap
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.It’s the bane of any mommy’s existence. Especially if the baby has dark hair. I’m talking about that scaly, white flaky stuff that shows up on baby’s head. Cradle Cap. I wanted to share my natural treatment for cradle cap today. Little k ended up with it by 4 weeks and it took me awhile to figure out how to get rid of his cradle cap without those chemical laden baby shampoos. I may be wrong, and I would love […]
Alternate Family Medicine ~Can you Doctor Yourself?
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.I think most of you know that I choose alternate family medicine for myself and my family rather than traditional medicine. Now, I’m not saying we never use medications or go to the doctor. I think if you’ve read my birth story you will already know that. 🙂 While I know that our doctors and nurses serve a very important part in our communities; I also feel that as a culture here in America we are way too fast to […]
All Natural Baby Shampoo Recipe
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.Awhile back I ordered a baby bath blend of herbs from the Bulk Herb Store. It smelled amazing and was intended that you make infusions and pour the infusions into the baby’s bath water. While it’s likely I will do that for older babies to help calm them, I also plan on using it to make an all natural baby shampoo. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links which help support the growth of this site. All Natural Baby Shampoo Recipe: […]
Fermented Cod Liver Oil ~ A Friend.. or Not?
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.I’ve taken an omega 3 supplement for a long time now. In fact, omega 3’s were what helped my hubby get off of his ADD medicine. However, I wondered if there was something better… Dear readers, when I first learned about Fermented Cod Liver Oil I was excited. Fermented foods were something I was trying to add to my diet and since I needed Omega-3’s I thought this was a perfect product. I was excited to start taking it and […]
Stinging Nettles are Good for What!?!
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.What are stinging nettles good for? If you asked me that a month a go my response would’ve been to avoid them at all costs. Now I’m making plans to dig some out of the woods and plant them in a container in our backyard! So what changed? Why am I now drinking nettle tea, putting nettle cream on my arms, and planting it in my backyard? Long time readers are aware that I subscribe to the Natural Herbal Living […]
Carpet Freshener Recipe ~Ready for Spring Naturally!
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.Who is in the middle of spring cleaning? I sadly, am not. At least not my normal spring cleaning. But our carpets are getting a good going over and a bit of freshening up. I thought perhaps you lovely readers would enjoy my carpet fresher recipe, to help get your carpets smelling a bit better. Winter can be hard on carpets. Kids getting sick and puking on them, pets doing the no-no on them and so much more. The worse […]
Why Should you, and What can You do to Detox, even When Pregnant?
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.Why should you detox? How can you detox? Pregnancy safe ways to detox. Why should you Detox? I once heard that if the liver isn’t healthy, then nothing else in the body can work right. The liver’s job is to filter toxins from your blood, but when there are so many toxins being put into your body, at some point the liver itself becomes toxic. When your liver is toxic, it is no longer able to filter toxins from your […]
Find Digestive System Balance with Probiotics
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.The post “Find Digestive System Balance” is written as part of a social shopper amplification and is compensated by Insync Probiotics and Collective Bias. #NaturalProbiotic #CollectiveBias #shop Do you ever feel like staying healthy in the winter is like trying to do a balancing act? As if you could topple over any minute and get sick? I know I do at times. When it’s cold out, I want to stay inside. The problem is with staying inside, is the temptation […]
Epsom Salt Detox baths vs Real Salt Detox baths. Pregnancy Safe?
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.I’m sure many of you have heard of Epsom salt detox baths. Yes? How about Real Salt detox baths? Both are said to be effective in drawing out toxins from your body and helping to replenish the magnesium in your body, but which one is better? I’ll leave the conclusion up to you. 🙂 Keep reading for information on pregnancy detox baths. Epsom Salt Detox Baths: Epsom salt is magnesium chloride. When taking an Epsom salt detox bath, you draw […]
Elderberry Benefits and your Insurance for Health
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.Did you know that elderberry is a very effective insurance for colds and flus? I knew it was “good for you” but prior to this month I hadn’t read of the many benefits to be found in the simple elderberry. Of course, if you hadn’t figured it out already, this month’s topic in the Natural Herbal Living Magazine was the elderberry. Again, I ordered both the e-magazine and the herbal box. I feel these work so well together that it’s […]
Echinacea Benefits ~A Review of December’s Herbal Magazine
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.For years I have loved Echinacea, and am well aware of the many Echinacea benefits. In fact, when I get a slight soreness in the back of my throat. When my nose begins to run a bit. If I am just feeling a bit under the weather, I grab a bottle of encapsulated Echinacea. At this point, Jason is the same way. And he told me that when he is packing to work out of town I need to make […]
Why I Love Ginger +Fall Tea Recipe!
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.Ginger is one of my favorite herbs, so today I’m sharing why I love ginger. Keep on reading for a simple fall tea recipe that is sure to warm you up! Disclaimer 1: This post contains affiliate links which help support this site at no extra cost to you. Disclaimer 2: By no means am I making health claims below. I am only sharing what has worked for us. As always, you are responsible for your own health and the […]
Natural Remedy for Acid Reflux
Disclaimer: A Proverbs 31 Wife uses Affiliate links and ads to support this site. Read full disclosure here.A couple of months ago I began experiencing severe discomfort in the back of my throat. Now having never experienced acid reflux, or heartburn for that matter I didn’t immediately realize what I was suffering from. I started watching what I ate and right away noticed that highly processed foods such as white bread, fake butter and white sugars made it much worse. After about two weeks of dealing with this, it was time for hubby and I to go […]