There is a lot of concern out there about scent in personal care, and rightly so. Many personal care products available on the market do contain a scent. In fact, visit any average drugstore and you'll have a truly difficult time finding a shampoo, conditioner, lotion or cream that doesn't have aroma. For most of these products the purpose of the scent is to perfume the user, eliminate negative odors, and create an encompassing product experience. Many times customers purchase a particular … [Read more...]

This add on is based on the success of the first 30 days and a bonus for all of the excited families who have been taking part since February 28th. So take advantage of the extra days to play and don't forget to submit your best play idea for your chance to WIN a trip for 4 to LEGOLAND! If you've been following along with your little ones, what has been your favorite challenge so far?  I'm looking forward to day 35 in a couple days - it was a parent idea submitted by Brienna G that I … [Read more...]

One of the most incredible aspects of the LEGO® DUPLO® 30 Day Challenge was seeing this. Little boys, doing what they do best, together. And mostly without any fighting...but let's be real. The best part of LEGO for a 2 year old is smashing over big brother's enormous towers, right? Yes there have been lots of tears, lots of lego thrown across the room denting my walls and floors (and foreheads a couple of times) but it's been so much fun AND I have tons of beautiful candid pictures of … [Read more...]

Some pictures of Ethan (2.5)  and Aidan (4.5) playing with our Lego Duplo :) Disclosure – I am participating in the LEGO® DUPLO® program by Mom Central Canada.  I received compensation for my participation in this campaign.  The opinions on this blog are my own. … [Read more...]

You may have noticed this pretty little trio of essential oils sitting on my desk in the new closet office nook. Why? They're been helping to keep me grounded and slightly less stressed than usual and mostly headache free while going through something that can be enjoyable, just as much as it is stressful -- and that is the change of seasons, more specifically spring and spring cleaning. Also changes with Natural Mommie and undergoing a new website design (which is an invitation for stress!), … [Read more...]

When I had my first baby 4.5 years ago, my days and nights were spent nursing, sleeping, nursing, sleeping, rinse and repeat. Occasionally I'd switch it up and grab a shower if I could, but like many first time moms, hanging out in bed or in the rocking chair  or on the couch is what we do til we get the hang of things. And it's actually enjoyable until one day desperation hits and we just HAVE to get out of the house and do something....anything. Except handing over a brand new newborn to a … [Read more...]

The LEGO DUPLO challenge has brought on an a quite possibly even bigger challenge than the actual builds themselves. That is, the storage issue of many, MANY little pieces of duplo that are thrown all over my house at any given time. Bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room...it's everywhere. By Day 1 of the official kick off I already had my storage solution in place because in the days leading up to it I was completely frazzled by seeing so many pieces of Lego all mixed up and out of … [Read more...]

Friends, if you're following Natural Mommie through Google Friend Connect you'll need to update your subscription method to subscribe through email or RSS/reader.  As of today, google friend connect isn't recognizing any wordpress blogs on their reader with GFC. Following my blog via google friend connect also won't be offered as an extra entry on giveaways anymore.   Please take a minute to subscribe via email. (just enter your email address, then check your inbox to confirm the … [Read more...]