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Summer Time - Natural Mommas style!

Over the last year I’ve had a few new things I’ve created and tried – Hand sanitizer spray, bug spray, and the latest – SPF chapstick! If you may not know already, I’m a huge fan of Burt’s Bee’s products – especially their original chapstick. Since making my own version of Burt’s Bees chapstick {see here}, I have now expanded to include some sun protection by adding zinc oxide, a natural…

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3 years!?! aka 6 years....

(Draft from 2020) In all honesty, since March 2017, when I posted my Chapstick tutorial – that was one of the many planned posts and video’s I had for ya’ll in cyber land. However – life and laziness got in the way and I let this space go more dormant than any bear could ever handle, even though I still continued to pay the yearly domain fees, which completely shows that I wasn’t ready to just…

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Is this microphone still working...?

Is this microphone still working…?

I’m not really sure where to go from here on this blog and am contemplating if the yearly expense to host the domain is even worth it at this point. For a few years I was telling myself that I had to hold onto the domain because if I want to sell my products, it was best to have the domain. However, now that life has shifted into a new chapter, I’m thinking of retiring this site. But then today I…

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Step by Step DIY Video Tutorial about How to Make Chapstick

Step by Step DIY Video Tutorial about How to Make Chapstick

I’ve briefly mentioned on the subject of making chapstick ‘here’. Since then I’ve perfected my own art of making chapstick and wanted to show you all how easily it can be done! This is the first of many DIY video tutorials from Natural Mommas. Here I’ll show you the basics of how to make chapstick! After watching this 2 minute video, I promise you’ll be inspired to try it for yourself too!!…

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New Chapter, New Beginnings

New Chapter, New Beginnings

‘Things always happen for a reason’ ‘Time heals all wounds’ Those cliché phrases we have all heard and said at some point in our lives because sometimes there just isn’t anything else to say to help them feel better.   Yet, for the person who is enduring that life change and hears these phrases, certainly doesn’t believe it at the time. However, time truly does heal most wounds. Time can either…

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I really want to reconnect with my blog and sharing more but whenever I sit down or have the ambition to do so, I realize how ‘far behind’ I am and then get overwhelmed and change my mind and go do something else. Terrible, I know!

But if this continues, my great blog that I’ve put many hours into and worked really hard to develop will suffer even more and I don’t want that to happen! So here I am – just to check in and say that I’m still around and I hope to share some new recipes and ideas soon!!

What I’ve been up to lately is mostly just maintaining life through the daily life tasks and never ending schedules. School for my Kindergartener started at the beginning of August and has been going well but not as good as I was hoping. My goals of creating a learning schedule and dinner meal planning haven’t quite come to fruition yet but I haven’t given up yet either! :)

We also added a few new members to our family: a tortoise named Waddell and a kitten named Meowsie. They were both welcomed with open arms and our other cat has adapted well to the new kitten, which we’re thankful of. It has also been fun to see our son take on a few more responsibilities around the house – now if only my hubby would figure this out too, it would be even better! ;) (Hell, a woman can hope, right??)

So, even though my ideas for planning haven’t been fulfilled yet, I see and feel the  improvement and stronger sense of together. I just keep reminding myself that bumps in the road happen for a reason and that we can make it through anything that’s thrown our way.

Anyways, thanks to all for your continued support and I look forward to sharing some great new ideas soon! :)

I wish you all the best,

Natural Mommas Jen

  Life & Time I really want to reconnect with my blog and sharing more but whenever I sit down or have the ambition to do so, I realize how 'far behind' I am and then get overwhelmed and change my mind and go do something else.

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A Chiropractor can help with what?!

A Chiropractor can help with what?!

Here’s my experience and story behind why we chose a chiropractor to help with preventing ear infections… When I was growing up I had the worst luck with ear infections and strep throat. I was continuously going into my ENT (ear nose throat) doctor, when finally the decision was made to put tubes in my ears. Well, the tubes never liked to stay in my ear canal where they should, so after six sets…

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DIY Natural Hand Sanitizer

Did you know that in the U.S., a product can only be labeled as a disinfectant or antimicrobial agent after it has been registered as a pesticide with the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)?  This is why you will never see essential oils with antiseptic properties advertised as antimicrobial.  (Frugallysustainable.com) Many essential oils, such as lavender and thyme, are even more antiseptic…

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DIY Natural Mosquito & Bug Repellent

DIY Natural Mosquito Repellent

Natural Mosquito Repellent Ingredients Last fall I was invited to my cousin’s beautiful outdoor wedding here in Phoenix, Arizona.  Mosquitos are rare here because it’s so dry but due to excessive rain, it caused an influx of mosquitos throughout the valley.  So here this perfectly planned wedding in October was on the verge of being a mosquito fest instead.  Needless to say, things ended up…

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My Saturday Rant...I'm a Total Lactivist!

So recently I’ve been surrounded by expectant mothers at my work, non the less.  It actually has been pretty cool and fun.  We can all joke about the, ‘don’t drink the water’ that we all hear when there’s a plethora of expectant parents at once. But what goes on in my mind the most is what I’m really passionate about – breastfeeding.  Where I work they are very adaptable when it comes to needing…

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Breaking Soap Norms

Ever seen an ingredients list like the one here??  I remember feeling SOoverwhelmed when I first began changing over to chemical free toiletries and such.  But once you get a few general facts down, you’ll be a pro and know exactly what to avoid when at the store.  Plus, there’s a plethora of online stores that sell great natural products with awesome deals (& free shipping) and your pocket-book…

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Making a Facial Toner - Part 2

Making a Facial Toner – Part 2

About a month ago I started a ‘tincture’ containing a bunch of herbs soaked in an apple cider vinegar while basking in the sun as much as possible and shaken once a day.  {Making your own Facial Toner – Part 1}

Now that a month has passed, it’s time to complete the making of this facial toner, so let’s get started!

    Items You’ll Need:

Cheesecloth

Tall container

Rubber binder

Witch Hazel

Carro…

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Bath Bomb Fizzlers

I wanted to make a fun thing for my son when he took a bath which wasn’t filled with dyes and other harsh ingredients.  So I found a recipe for fizzy bath bombs!  I tried it out and it was a HIT!  Needless to say, now I’m experimenting making more with different essential oils too.  Check it out.

Ingredients:

1 cup citric acid (if necessary, replace with 1/2 cup cream of tartar)

1 cup baking soda

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Making your own Facial Toner

Making your own Facial Toner

My skin has always suffered in some area or another from adolescents and far into my 20’s.  It is probably one of the most continuous battles in which I’m glad I have never given up on.  From the time of getting pimples till far past graduating college, I have suffered from very sensitive skin.  I feel like I’ve tried it all – from over the counter you name it, to ‘as seen on TV’ Proactive etc.,…

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A New Desk, A New Space

A New Desk...

After our recent move {about 7 months ago} I lost any designated ‘work area’ I had but recently I have gained my own space back again YAY!!  I feel like everyone needs that niche place where they feel comfortable enough and in their ‘zone’.  I found this awesome, simple, wood desk from this app called ‘Offer Up’, which is a new place to sell and buy stuff.  I just wanted a simple desk, which is…

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Etsy Grand Opening Promotion

Etsy Grand Opening Promotion

{Completely overlooked this and thought I already published this post but better late than never!}

Who doesn’t like a discount, especially around the holidays??  Well I’m all about them.  So in celebration of the Natural Mommas Etsy shop opening, I’d like extend a 20% OFF discount {WELCOME14} when used at checkout in my new little Etsy shop.  Plus, FREE SHIPPING (within the US) through December…

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Changes, Choices, & Lessons Learned: A Reflection about becoming a Parent and how Natural Mommas Evolved

Changes, Choices, & Lessons Learned: A Reflection about becoming a Parent and how Natural Mommas Evolved

Budding Parenting:

As we grow up we always are looking up to our parents and others around us, as our teachers and mentors in our life.  So now that I’m a parent myself I have a whole new perspective and respect for such roles.  There are many days thus far in my three years or so of being a parent that just zoom by, where my son teaches me more about life from a completely new perspective!  I…