Non-Toxic Diaper Bags: Diaper Dude

{Photo credit: With A Red Bird On My Shoulder} Does your husband hate carrying around your feminine diaper bags? Does he try to shove diapers,...

Secrets from a Wardrobe Stylist

I have had the pleasure of working on the wardrobe team for several large stage productions over the past years and several tips and tricks...

Cloth Diapering Accessories

Photo Credit: Amanda T. If you are starting on your cloth diapering journey there are a few things you need to get started. Obviously, there...

Starbucks Drinks That Won’t Ruin Your Diet

 Photo Credit: Hinge Photography A re you addicted to Starbucks coffee? Don't be embarrassed, most Americans have fallen prey to this particular form of addiction because...

5 Ways to “Go Green” Without Changing Your Lifestyle: Baby Edition

Babies can have a big impact on the environment for such little people! Help lessen your babies ecological footprint by making these 5 simple...

The Inside Scoop: 11 Common Cosmetic Ingredients Deciphered

The average woman uses 12 different beauty products a day between cleansers, conditioners, fragrances, lotions, nail polish, etc. According to the latest stats, cosmetics...

5 Quick Changes to “Go Green” Without Changing Your Lifestyle: Home...

Photo Credit: The Art Of Making A Baby There are many opportunities in your house to help save the environment.  We all know we should turn...

Pregnancy-Safe Fitness

Photo Credit:The Art of Making a Baby Y ou were a fitness guru, yoga body-pretzel, or maybe just the occasional treadmill jogger before pregnancy...

Could Your Mineral Makeup Be Making You Sick?

 {Photo credit: With A Red Bird On My Shoulder} When Bare Escentuals introduced their first line of mineral makeup in the 70s, it began what...

Obstacle Races: Pushing Your Limits

Have you ever wondered about those races that involve crawling under barbed wire, climbing 12 foot walls, and hurdling fire? While you may see...

Shoes We Love: Ankle Straps

T his season is one for the bold and the beautiful. Shoes, that is! We are loving the look of a shoe with an ankle...

Easy And Creative Salad Recipes

Salads can make for a fast and extremely healthy meal, but it's easy to get stuck in a rut when making these simple dishes....

Nursing Clothes to Obsess Over

Photo Credit: Lilac Saloon When I sat down to write about Boob Design, I thought to myself “How can I write this without coming across...

What To Do With Your Dress After The Wedding

Why do we let our wedding dresses sit, almost forgotten, in a closet after it’s been used? Here are a few ideas of what to...

Detoxify Your Home’s Air With Plants

There are many known toxins lurking in the average home. A few of these common toxins are formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, and benzene. These substances can...

12 Uses for Vinegar

12 Uses for Vinegar Distilled white vinegar is an amazing alternative to many products you may normally use, but unlike those products it is inexpensive...

How to Wear: Statement Necklaces

  Many women in department stores select a gorgeous statement necklace only to return the jewelry to the display with a sigh. This sigh is...

3 Reasons Why You Should Use Eye Cream

The eyes are the most neglected area on the face, and yet, the most important area to moisturize. Why you may ask...? Here are 3...

Vegan Cosmetics That Balance Your Mind: Hellomellow

{Photo credit: Life Unexpected} Every new mom could use a little pampering here and now, but who's got the time? With changing dirty diapers, feeding and...

Cheap Beauty Products That Work

I am a cosmetic/beauty product junkie. I've tried just about everything on the market from top-of-the-line "name brands" to "clearance rack" drug store finds....

How to Wear: Chambray

C hambray shirts are possibly the most comfortable and versatile of the shirts that you own, aside from the plain white v-neck, of course. This...

The Symptoms And Solutions Of Mastitis

What Is Mastitis? Mastitis and clogged milk ducts are an inflammation due to the obstruction of a milk duct. This obstruction can sometimes be caused...

How to Clean Toys

Kids seem to find a way to lick everything! It's definitely gross, so make life a little more sanitary by learning how to properly...

Tattoos + Pregnancy: Is It Safe?

  You are experiencing the joys (and the unexpected side effects) of pregnancy and you want a permanent reminder of this beautiful time in your...

Health Benefits Of Cherries

Image courtesy of / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Cherries are a wonderful source of vitamins and nutrients and can have a strong impact on your health, plus...

5 Ways to “Go Green” Without Changing Your Lifestyle: Errand Edition

  Image courtesy of / FreeDigitalPhotos.net There are so many simple changes we can make that will have a great impact on the enviornment. The...

Your Vitamins: Explained

Photo credit: Hinge Photography   "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Sure, we've all heard that anecdote, attributed to Benjamin Franklin, but...

10 Best Fitness Apps

Sworkit To begin each workout, you choose from strength training or yoga stretching workouts. My favorite part about this app is that you pick a...

How To Wear: Emerald

You have likely heard by now that the color experts at Pantone have chosen Emerald as the color of the year for 2013. They...

How To Clean Your Jewelry Naturally & Save Money

{Photo credit: With A Red Bird On My Shoulder} Cleaning your silver jewelry can be time consuming and expensive. Top of the line jewelry cleaning...

Family Photo Outfits for Under $200

  It's easy to fall into the matching outfit slump when dressing up for your family photos. We have all seen it, or maybe even...

10 Ingredients to Avoid for Better Health

Photo Credit: The Memoirs of Megan When you begin the habit of looking at the ingredients list of foods before purchasing, it’s easy to feel...

Ten Minutes To A Sparkling Microwave

{Photo credit: With A Red Bird On My Shoulder} Do you dread cleaning the stuck-on splatter your microwave accumulates over time? Who has time to...

Why You Should Use Cast Iron Cookware

Benefits It's nonstick! That means perfect eggs every time you cook! Cast iron cookware is less expensive than stainless steel pots and pans and you can...

Get Rid of Your Red Lipstick Fear Once & For All

{Photo credit: Life Unexpected} Whatever the season bold red lips are always in! Red lipstick is the easiest way to look made up, in less than...

Eyebrow Threading vs. Waxing

Many women today have their esthetician on speed dial. It's a busy world, and having perfectly manicured brows makes the right kind of statement for...

Creative Reading Nook Ideas: Set Up a Cozy Reading Area for...

A reading area for preschool is more than just a corner with books—it’s a cozy reading nook where imagination and curiosity flourish. Creating a...