When we left for our family vacation I didn't know what to expect. It was our first vacation with a baby, we were going away for two weeks and we're first time parents. This wasn't an international vacation but we were going to be driving a lot, ... READ the POST
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An Open Letter to my daughter – My first Mother’s Day
I was born and raised in Costa Rica and even though the U.S. (where my husband and now daughter are from) is my new home, Costa Rica will always be home to me. This is why I still keep some Costa Rican traditions and celebrate some ... READ the POST
Non-toxic skin care products for baby
After learning about toxic chemicals and what they can do to us I came up with a new rule in our home: since skin is the biggest organ in our bodies and it absorbs everything, then I will not put on my skin something that contains toxins. This is ... READ the POST
Non-toxic toys
Baby toys are something I never considered could have toxic ingredients until I became a mother. During my pregnancy I researched a little bit about it but not enough and still bought some mainstream brand toys, like Fisher Price. Since ... READ the POST
My breastfeeding journey: 0-6 months
Since it’s World Breastfeeding Week I thought it would be a good moment to write about my breastfeeding journey. When I was pregnant I knew I was going to breastfeed. I was set on it and being the stubborn person that I am I decided to educate ... READ the POST
Lactation Cookies Recipe
When I was beginning my breastfeeding journey, like most mothers, I was worried about not producing enough milk. I read about lactogenic foods and increased them in my diet. I also made lactation cookies for the first couple of months. I eventually ... READ the POST