Monthly Archives: October 2014

ScratchMeNot Review: Living with Eczema – MarcieMom

living with eczema

When I started to read Mei’s book, “Living with Eczema”, I quickly realized that if this book were available a few years ago, I could have began my own eczema journey with a solid foundation. Being a new parent of a child with eczema can be life changing and overtly overwhelming. There are so many […]

Someone’s Dipping in our Allergy Stash! (Hemp Milk)

hemp milk for allergy

Do you have staple foods you ALWAYS purchase? Maybe certain foods you by at certain times. My family has a few staples that we buy large amounts of. For example, we love: Veggie Sticks Organic Steel Cut Oatmeal Hemp Milk (Pacific Foods, Original) Every 2 weeks I purchase ALL the Hemp Milk, I repeat ALL, ok […]

Juice & Smoothies For Fall Allergies, Eczema & Hay Fever

juices and smoothies for allergies

As the seasons change, allergies, hay fever and eczema spike! Sneezing, coughing, itchy, dry skin and a host of other ailments occur. Did you know that you can use the healing power of natural foods in juices and smoothies to help heal your children of allergy outbreaks, hay fever, and eczema? Allergies of various types […]

4 Tips to Make Your Morning Easier (and Make That Bus!)

morning easier

Let’s be real parents. Getting the kids out the door during the school year can be chaotic. At some point we all fall into a routine of raising our voices and frantically rushing. It’s time to tame the madness. Use our four time-tested tips to keep morning mayhem to a minimum. TIP 1 – Prep […]

How Much Screen Time Is Too Much?

It’s 2014 and no matter where we turn there’s a cell phone, tablet, laptop, or flashy high-def TV. It’s practically impossible to go anywhere or do anything without seeing all of this impressive technology – and it’s even harder to control how much of it our kids see. For many parents in the modern day, […]

Herbal Tea For Allergies

herbal tea

As the cool weather months roll in, sipping herbal tea becomes an enjoyable way to relax and warm up. But did you know that many herbal teas are packed with healing properties, nutrients, minerals, and other essentials that may help with allergies? Adding these to your natural healing remedies may be a great way to […]

The Beautiful Benefits Of Berries

benefits of berries

If there’s one natural food that most kids will eat without a fight, it’s berries. There’s something about the vibrant colors, sweet taste, small size, and amazing fragrance of berries that gets kids’ attention and inspires them to snack like they’re eating junk food! While most parents jump for joy anytime they get their kids […]

The Best Pets For Kids With Allergies

best pets for kids with allergies

The BEST pets for kids with allergies or sensitivities is not always the easiest to choose. When it comes to helping them develop tools like emotional intelligence, compassion, empathy, responsibility, and sharing, pets can be some of the best teachers. It’s been said that the true value of a person can be seen in how […]