The first trimester of a pregnancy, for many women, is like no other time in their lives (except maybe having the flu). I have been meaning to write a list of “changes I experienced during the first trimester” since December, but…I didn’t get around to it. Fatigue sometimes makes the list, as many of you [...]
Entries from March 31st, 2011
First Trimester Changes, Natural Remedies for Morning Sickness, and Prenatal Vitamins
March 31st, 2011 · 53 Comments · My Story, Natural Health
Tags: first trimester·food aversions·morning sickness·natural remedies·pregnancy·prenatal vitamins·supplements
Need a Meatless Meal for Tomorrow?
March 31st, 2011 · 14 Comments · Recipes
It’s about that point in Lent where your stash of meatless recipe might be running a little low, right? In case your meal plan is empty for Friday night (mine is, actually! No inspiration on Sunday…), here’s a helpful list for you: Chickpea Wraps – a great way to get beans into people who might [...]
10 Childbirth Norms Parents Can Refuse
March 30th, 2011 · 121 Comments · Green Living, Natural Health
I’m over at Simple Organic today dishing out my thoughts on saying NO during prenatal appointments and labor/childbirth. Some of the things I refuse: Some prenatal vitamins Genetic testing Extra internal exams Stripping membranes Click over HERE to read the rest and my whys and wherefores… The post demonstrates how you have to be a [...]
Tags: natural baby care·pregnancy
Eat Well, Spend Less Starts Next Week (and a free gift!)
March 29th, 2011 · 12 Comments · Uncategorized
I’m so honored to team up with a diverse and unique group of ladies for an important series called Eat Well, Spend Less. In light of the food and gas prices in America spiking and continuing to increase, many families’ budgets are crunched and crunched-er. Pooling our talents and knowledge pool will create a pretty [...]
Tags: Eat Well Spend Less·sourdough
Monday Mission: Spend Time with Your Family
March 28th, 2011 · 9 Comments · Monday Missions
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to do something special with your family this week. Impact Ratings: Level of Commitment: Baby Steps Special family time doesn’t have to be anything special, just being together and getting silly suffices! What a way to "get moving" with the kids! After a couple of heavy research [...]
Can Catholics do Yoga?
March 25th, 2011 · 213 Comments · Mary and Martha Moments
Is it possible to practice yoga as a faithful Catholic? Every time I mention yoga here at Kitchen Stewardship, like I did in Monday’s “Get Moving” challenge, I receive negative feedback challenging me to look into the issue and find that Catholic Church teaching explicitly forbids yoga. (photo source) As I have this week, I’ve [...]
No Time to Soak Your Own?
March 24th, 2011 · 5 Comments · What to Buy
JoshEWEa’s Garden can help. Although I usually talk about super frugal, do-it-yourself type methods here at Kitchen Stewardship, the fourth pillar of Kitchen Stewardship is the good use of one’s time. If you’re not spending time with the family you’re feeding so well, you need to re-prioritize and figure out where to make some cuts. [...]
Tags: granola·nuts·oatmeal·product review·soaked grains·soaked nuts
