How To Kill A Migraine
I have hormonal migraines monthly. I cannot relieve them with oral medication alone. This past year I’ve received invaluable migraine treatment information from a neurologist, a holistic doctor, and the Beverly Hills Mom.
… Keep Reading!!!Here are my secrets for migraine relief:
- Immediately take Advil Liquid Gelcaps with a can of Coke Zero. *It must be the brand Advil in gelcap form. Other Ibuprofen medication is composed of the same ingredients, but is less effective on migraines. *Coke Zero is
Young Marriage
I’ve noticed that it is socially acceptable to criticize or belittle marital unions of young people. I’m not really sure why. People will also give the explanation of youth as the reason why their first marriage failed. This could very well be true, for them. However, I want people to know that choosing to marry young is a very real and authentic choice.
I met Brian when I was 16 and he was 21. He was the first … Keep Reading!!!
The Idiot’s Guide to Klout
I’m the idiot, and here is my guide to Klout.
I signed up for Klout (having no clue what it was) because a friend told me to. Apparently, this is a common occurrence.
When I attempted to learn how Klout worked I came across complicated explanations, or posts dedicated to how much the writer hated it.
So, here is my dumbed down discovery of how Klout works:
Klout measures your social media influence. It has nothing to do with … Keep Reading!!!
Glamorous And Granola
I strive to live a life free of chemicals in my food, toiletries, and household products. For some reason, that qualifies me to be labeled a “hippie.”
Hippies make me think of bra-burning, mushroom ingesting, hairy (deodorant-free) armpitted women, who would vomit at the sight of anything that glitters.
I didn’t realize that there is a new wave of hippies popping up.
Glippies– Glamorous Hippies.
I am not alone!
In honor of this new-found sisterhood, here are some of … Keep Reading!!!
What Not To Say To Adoptive Parents
Conversation about adoption can be tricky. A seemingly benign comment can cause an adoptive parent to lash out in protection of their family.
I’ve received many emails from people quite upset. They are experiencing negativity from friends or acquaintances when asking about adoption.
The questions themselves are harmless. However, the terms used are offensive.
I find this whole situation frustrating, and I get a bit disappointed in my fellow adoptive parents. We have all had a friend or stranger ask
“Beige and Brown”
This is Samuel
This is Aram
Samuel and Aram are brothers
They love each other
They act the same
They play the same
They find the same things funny
They are being raised in the same environment
They have the same family, who love them both dearly
But one of the boys will get treated differently by society
Judgements will be passed
People may ignore him
People may harass him
People may be afraid of him
People may want to … Keep Reading!!!
Clever Cleavage:Ariadne
Meet Ariadne!
Ariadne lives with her three children, husband and two crazy boxers in Switzerland. She is a certified parenting educator and writer at Authentic Parenting and Positive Parenting Connection. Ariadne is passionate about all things parenting and chocolate.
1. Tell us about your personal breastfeeding experience with your children:
I have three children, Maxi is almost 6 years old, Nicolas is 4 and Bella will be two soon. I breastfed each child until they were each almost … Keep Reading!!!
California Escape- The Living Desert
A lot of Los Angeles families vacation in the Palm Springs area.
We try to get out to Palm Springs at least once a month (Brian’s parents live there)
What is hard is finding activities for the kids.
So, we have made it our mission to find kid-friendly entertainment in the area.
Our latest adventure- The Living Desert in Palm Desert, California
This wildlife conservation center is what I can only describe as an organic zoo.
The animals are up- … Keep Reading!!!
Co-sleeping Myths
Mayim Bialik came out with a new Attachment Parenting book, Beyond the Sling: A Real-Life Guide to Raising Confident, Loving Children the Attachment Parenting Way.
This book has stirred up a lot of emotion among mothers practicing different parenting styles.
The hot topic has been co-sleeping.
We are a co-sleeping family. I co-slept with my parents as a child, and Brian and I co-sleep with our children.
I thought co-sleeping was almost a non-issue in the US, but I … Keep Reading!!!
Confession Friday- The Hunger Games
I am obsessed with The Hunger Games
I was at the book store today and I saw it on a stand that said “teen fiction.” Not my favorite literary term. I cringed when I saw the label because I am currently reading the series.
I was up until 2:30am this morning reading Hunger Games. It is the crack cocaine of books. My husband had to drag me out of my hypothermic bath I had been sitting in for … Keep Reading!!!
Mother-at-Arms: Elizabeth Glaser
I’m starting a new monthly series about mothers that have changed the world. Whether it be by changing the way we think, the way we live, or the way we treat each other.
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how the word mother gets thrown around to people who are truly not qualified for the title. We tend to focus on these females in our conversations and in the the news media.
I want to take away the focus … Keep Reading!!!
