And it only costs $17 on Amazon.
After talking to DemoniCally about the upcoming season opener, it dawned on me that I need to make preparations to protect Noah’s hearing, whether that was for roller derby bouts, or for the local shows his father will undoubtedly want to take him to.
I was a little apprehensive about the possible cost, after all, how cheap could it be to buy baby earmuffs when EVERYTHING for baby is so costly, but I was pleased to find these quality ones for $17 bucks. SCORE!

It’s our turn to provide break-time snacks for our prenatal class at our midwifery center, and while searching for a vegan-friendly recipe, came across this by Jeanette Chen of Jeanette’s Healthy Living on One Green Planet. I am so excited to make it tonight!

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup organic sugar
  • 1/2 cup Earth Balance Buttery Sticks, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup vegan dark chocolate

Preparation:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Combine almond flour, salt, sugar, Earth Balance, vanilla and peanut butter in a bowl and beat with electric mixer until thoroughly blended.
  3. Form into 1″ balls and place on parchment paper lined baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
  4. Bake for 12-14 minutes until set and lightly browned. Cool.
  5. Melt dark chocolate either in the microwave (for 45 seconds at a time, stirring in between until melted) or a double boiler, and drizzle on top of cookies.
thebreastfedbaby:

I love my baby girl
lostsince83:

Daughters

thebreastfedbaby:

I love my baby girl

lostsince83:

Daughters

Our bed is one of my favourite places. If I have a hard day, nothing warms my heart and softens my tense shoulders like cuddling in bed.
kittycreepshow666:

Awww<3

Our bed is one of my favourite places. If I have a hard day, nothing warms my heart and softens my tense shoulders like cuddling in bed.

kittycreepshow666:

Awww<3

Despite all my reading, it took Chainsawmama’s post today to inform me today that painted nails may cause my son to have birth defects. Although I imagine the chances of this are very slim, I still feel pretty terrible for not knowing about and consequently, taking, the risk.

The greatest risk is to women who are exposed to the fumes and chemicals ( such as in hair salons and spas) regularly, and thankfully, I haven’t been.

I know now, and I removed all my nail polish last week because it was starting to chip, so I know not to paint them again for a very very long time.

It’s a little thing, but… I feel selfish and vain, like I’ve compromised my baby’s safety and well being over something as stupid as a little colour. 

Speaking of Fresh Meat….

TCRG Rookie draft was last night!

Congratulations to all the fantastic, talented, AMAZING women who were drafted onto the house teams last night. It’s going to be an epic season. The peeks at the new rosters have me tingling with anticipation.

The April 6th season opener can not come soon enough! Granted.. I will likely have 3 week old Noah with me… but that’s what attachment parenting ( and earmuffs) are for, right? ;) 

Babywearing Safety for Newborns

gorgeousbaby-blog:

correct pouch sling positioning

As human babies are the least developed of all mammals at birth, they require the most care. Carrying your baby in a sling or baby carrier promotes all areas of an infant’s growth and development. Because they are absolutely dependent on us parents & caregivers, we’d like to share how you can ensure your newborn is positioned safely in slings and other baby carriers.

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“Our culture has instilled in us a fear of the natural experience of birth and a fear of our bodies. In countries where women are supported in their desire and ability for a natural birth (Northern Europe leads this charge), babies and mothers have the lowest mortality rates. Natural birth is not…

(Source: moms.today.com)

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