It was a hot day and the humidity was unbearable. There were over 200 people in line just to see us. We were a group of medical workers from the United States, there to assess children under the age of five for malaria and provide treatment. We treated them as quickly as we could, first obtaining their information, then blood pressure, pulse and weight. This was then followed by a physical exam, a ...
guest post: homemade yogurt from random recycling
Today's guest post comes from Emily of Random Recycling. I've been following Emily's blog for a long time, and I am super excited that she's here today sharing her homemade yogurt recipe with us! *********** Do you find yourself spending a lot of money on yogurt at the grocery store? Whether you buy little cups, a large tub, organic or otherwise, yogurt can get expensive. When I ...
guest post: alternative uses for cloth shopping bags
We are an eco-conscious family, and use cloth shopping bags for each trip to the store. At times, I've purchased new bags or been given a bag as a gift with purchase. How many bags do I really need? Today, Teressa from Window on the World is going to share a few alternative uses for the bags! We are in the process of packing our house for a move and I have been amazed by some of the things I ...
organic intimate apparel by leading leading | product review and giveaway
In my first 14 months of breastfeeding, I spent over $600 on nursing bras. I bought two bras before I even had my baby girl—it was on the “Take to Hospital” list from some book—and have since navigated an array of specialty and maternity stores in search of comfort and support. Despite getting properly measured at each store, and jumping around in the fitting rooms, no bra seemed supportive enough ...
four tips to get your toddler to say yes
Any parent can tell you that the word "No" was their child's favorite at one time or another. This week's guest post from Kecia shares four tips to counteract that trend! My son is quickly falling into answering “No” for everything – whether it’s a task or something fun. I will ask if he wants his favorite food or drink, and even then he will respond with the negative word. My husband and ...
Easy tips for kitchen organizing
Hi! I'm Shannah and I blog over at Just Us Four. On my blog, I share everything from crafts to recipes. I also host a weekly Pinworthy Projects linky party and Fabulous Freebie Friday Giveaway linky each and every Friday! I'm excited to be here sharing a recent project I've been working on with you guys. A big thanks to Emily for having me! I am really big into organization. ...