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The Journal: A blog for sustainable family living and home!

NEWBORN CHECKLIST: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO FEED A NEW BABY IN 2023
January 11, 2022
Feeding your baby is one of the most important, yet sometimes challenging tasks as a parent. Whether you decide on formula or breast milk, you should have a few essentials ready!

Organic Holiday Pajama Sets: The Perfect Holiday Tradition
November 08, 2021
One of my favorite family holiday traditions is opening up just one gift on Christmas Eve…New Jammies!

Return to the Office: Six Tips To Protect Your Mental Health
August 25, 2021
So what, then, can we do to take care of our mental health as we forge our new work normal? How do we meet the changes to our work lives in a way that protects our mental health and empowers us to choose what is best for us?

Postpartum Depression: My diagnosis and journey
August 05, 2021
She was 6 weeks old when I collapsed on the floor of Michael's Craft Store. I was exhausted, yes, but what I really felt was hopeless.

Gender Neutral White Nursery Inspiration
July 28, 2021
With our fourth baby, I decided to design a white nursery. Our daughter, Rhyan Holly, is our only blonde with blue eyes. She was our sunshine baby from Day 1. And, her nursery perfectly reflected her bright, happy personality.

Sustainable Backpacks: Ready, Set, Go For New School Year!
July 22, 2021
What says new school year more than a spanking new backpack? A sustainable backpack!
They're made from juice & lemonade bottles, discarded fishing nets and all the plastic we toss way too absentmindedly.

Race & Mental Health: 6 Tips for Talking to Kids
July 08, 2021
As parents, it’s understandable to want to protect our children from life’s harsher realities. Conversations about race and racism leave many parents feeling ill-prepared.

Best Sunscreen for Babies & Kids
June 27, 2021
So, how do you choose which sunscreen to use? Experts recommend shopping for non-aerosol, mineral-based sunscreens with zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide which are specially formulated for sensitive skin.