Monthly Archives: October 2008

How to Live Stress-Free By Saying “No”

Posted on October 21, 2008 by carrie

The following is a guest post from life coach Aurelia Williams. She is host of the popular podcast Parenting My Teen. We all know the adage, “A mother’s work is never done.” In fact, this could become a modern-day mother’s … Continue reading →

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Natural Moms Podcast #101

Posted on October 20, 2008 by carrie

his week I am talking with Barbara Nicholson, co-founder of Attachment Parenting International. Barbara is talking about Attachment Parenting Month, what API is all about, the release of their book “Attached at the Heart”. She also gives us tidbits of … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: Cycle Beads and Land Gift Set

Posted on October 17, 2008 by carrie

Today’s giveaway is a set of Cycle Beads. Cycle Beads are an easy to use, totally natural tool that makes it much easier to use natural family planning to predict ovulation and either prevent or plan a pregnancy. The creator … Continue reading →

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Winners and More Prizes

Posted on October 13, 2008 by carrie

Man this is fun! I love giving stuff away. Here are the winners of the last lot of giveaways: Winner of Birth Joy and Raspberry Leaves: Crystal Bowden Winner of Your Body, Your Birth: Kai Winner of Honoring Our Cycles: … Continue reading →

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Review: Miessence Certified Organic Skin Care (Giveaway)- CLOSED

Posted on October 11, 2008 by carrie

This is a review and giveaway by new guest blogger Leslie Quigley. Thanks Leslie for the great offer and for telling us about these awesome skin care products. *Attention- Giveaway at the end of this post!!!** Recently, I had the … Continue reading →

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3 More Giveaways: Birth Videos

Posted on October 10, 2008 by carrie

Ladies the 30 minute homeschooling consultation and book is still available here! 3 more awesome gifts up for grabs, sponsored by Jody McLaughlin of Compleat Mother magazine. Birth Joy and Raspberry Leaves DVD (learn more about this video here.) Your … Continue reading →

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Solar Powered Toys

Posted on October 10, 2008 by carrie

My 7 year old son Julien is really interested in solar energy. He is a constant source of questions. “Mommy, if a solar panel was big enough, could it fly an airplane?” “Mommy, how does solar power work?” “Mommy, when … Continue reading →

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Up for Grabs: Free 30 minute Homeschooling Consultation

Posted on October 9, 2008 by carrie

Today’s giveaway is a copy of Michelle Barone’s “Finding Your Way – Exploring Your Family’s Educational Journey“. Michelle is also offering a free 30 minute consultation. Michelle Barone is a family therapist and teacher and you can learn more about … Continue reading →

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Natural Moms Podcast #100

Posted on October 6, 2008 by carrie

My special guest this week is Jody McLaughlin of Compleat Mother Magazine Jody is talking about the animal model of birth and postpartum care, how birth experience impacts breastfeeding, and what we can learn from farmers about improving outcomes for … Continue reading →

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Jody McLaughlin of Compleat Mother Magazine