It is not easy finding the time to exercise with a young child, especially a two year old who is exerting her will more often than not these days. I want to go for a walk but she doesn't want to and refuses to move. She wants to go outside to take a walk but it is 10 degrees outside and dumping snow. We always feel better in mind, body and soul after some good exercise but it … [Read more...]
Our New Creations Inspired by Nature
Typical of a Montana spring, we had a few warm and sunny days in the last month but this week has been a return to gray, dreary days. We've been getting some much needed rain so I cannot complain although it is challenging to be cooped up in the house again, especially when I look out the window and see the half dug new garden expansion in the yard. One of the best things … [Read more...]
First Antler Hunting Trip of the Season
Last spring I wrote this post and this post about our love of antler hunting every spring when the deer and elk start to shed their antlers. Although it is still a little early in the season, we've been having some major cabin fever so decided to head out for an antler hunting adventure this last week. We've also been selling so many antler buttons in our Etsy shop we need to … [Read more...]
Rock Collecting on the Blackfoot River
Did you ever see the movie "The River Runs Through It"? The movie takes place on the Blackfoot River in western Montana. We are blessed to live within a short hike of this same river. This week has been a mixed bag of rain and snow but one afternoon the clouds parted and we were graced with a blue sky and little bit of sunshine for a few hours so we headed to the river. I've … [Read more...]
A Day in the Woods at Rock Creek, Montana
Yesterday dawned a beautiful partly sunny day with a weather forecast calling for an unusually warm 60 degrees. My husband was headed out to work on a house remodel in Rock Creek, one of my favorite areas about 20 minutes from home. He pointed out the weather forecast and suggested I bring our little nugget out to the house for the afternoon since it is vacant and sits on ten … [Read more...]
What are Plugged Ducts and Milk Blebs and How to Naturally Treat Them
As a breastfeeding mama, getting a plugged duct or milk bleb is bound to happen at some point. Knowing what they are and how to naturally treat them is helpful information all mamas need to know. I know first hand just how important proper diagnosis and treatment is!When my daughter was five months old I was exclusively breastfeeding and working full time in a stressful job as … [Read more...]
Our Favorite Nature Themed Board Books for Babies and Toddlers
Since I’m a nature loving book worm, it’s not surprising that our 18 month old daughter already has an extensive library of nature themed books. I began reading to her at a young age in hopes of instilling in her a love of reading. Remember this post? It's the one where I confess I'm such a nerdy bird loving mama that I started reading my daughter the bird identification book … [Read more...]
Coping With Sleep Issues as a Co-Sleeping Family
Welcome to the February 2013 Natural Living Blog Carnival: Addressing Sleep Challenges. This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Natural Living Blog Carnival hosted by Happy Mothering and The Pistachio Project through the Green Moms Network. This month our members have written posts about how they address sleep challenges in their homes. When I was pregnant, I knew … [Read more...]