All Things Domestic

Happy Birthday Dear Chase

Happy Birthday Dear Chase

Part of my old persona that was left behind with the placenta, was “party planner extraordinaire”.  It has been way too long since I hosted a big bash so I decided Chase’s birthday party would be the perfect excuse to throw myself into the planning.  I also thought I’d take…

Woolies Dryer Balls

Woolies Dryer Balls

In pursuit of being a green momma and saving some green while I’m at it, I decided to give dryer balls a try. How exactly are dryer balls “green” you ask? They are non-toxic, chemical free and reduce drying time by about 25% with 4 balls or 45% with 8…

More easy ways to be a green momma

More easy ways to be a green momma

A few months ago I complied a list of the things I did to save money that actually contributed to living an environmentally friendly lifestyle.  I had a moment of truth that went something to the tune of,  “Damn…I’m a green momma after all!”  Check out my original blog here: …

Trial and Error

Trial and Error

Being a new mom is all about trial and error. This story begins with a battle…a battle between a red-faced, hot-tempered mom and an organic crib mattress. Anyone who has an infant with bodily fluids knows how fun it is to rip off the crib sheets at 3am in the…

Laundry detergent & cloth wipes recipie

Laundry detergent & cloth wipes recipie

Cloth wipes solution 2 cups of water 2 tablespoons of olive oil, almond oil or coconut oil 2 tablespoons of your favorite natural baby wash 2 drops of tea tree oil 2-4 drops of lavender essential oil Use in a disposable wipe box with pre-folded cloth wipes or put in a…

Contrary to popular belief… it’s easy being green!

Contrary to popular belief… it’s easy being green!

I never used to think of myself as green until a friend shared her appreciation for my “environmentally friendly lifestyle”.  I looked behind me and asked, “Who me?”  I wasn’t consciously being green that’s for sure.  Not that I don’t appreciate all the documentaries about reducing your carbon footprint and…