Two essential oil blends I’ve fallen in love with (+ a new brand I’ve been trying out!)
As you’ve probably heard me mention many times in the past, I love using essential oils. I love using them for cleaning, for diffusing, for helping me feel more calm, to help me feel more energetic, for aches and pains, and for warding off sickness.
I don’t sell them and I’m not brand loyal, because I like various oils from different brands. I like to be able to pick and choose my favorites from among many brands — because there are so many great brands out there!
When Rocky Mountain Oils contacted me about trying out some of their essential oils, I was super excited to try out a new brand of oils — especially one that I had already heard great things about. For the past few months, we’ve been trying out a number of different oils from them and I have to say that I’ve been super impressed with this company and feel like I can wholeheartedly endorse them.
Tip: Do you struggle with anxiety? Try mixing a few drops of each of these oils with a little coconut oil and rubbing them on the bottom of your feet at night. I love this blend of oils!
Three reasons I love Rocky Mountain Oils:
1. They Offer High-Quality Oils
Rocky Mountain Oils, founded in 2004, is a leading non-MLM purveyor of 100% pure, natural and authentic essential oils, expertly crafted blends and nutritional products.
Their mission is to improve the quality of life for each customer by delivering only the best premium essential oils and proprietary blends on the market, which is rooted in their S.A.A.F.E. Promise. All of their oils are 100% pure, are tested for purity and potency by a third party lab, and are free of synthetics and fillers.
2. They Have a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Rocky Mountain Oils also offers a 100% Guaranteed Satisfaction of Quality. They give you 90 days to use a product, and you can receive a full refund if you’re not 100% satisfied — even if the bottle has been opened or used. I love that! I’ve also been very impressed with their customer service.
3. They Offer Great Prices
Since they are a direct-to-consumer company, they are able to provide pure essential oils and supplements at a value-rich price. There are zero start-up fees or minimum purchases, and their pricing averages 50% less than that of many other essential oil companies. They also offer free shipping on all orders!
My Top 2 Favorite Oils So Far:
Immune Strength – This blend supports a healthy Immune System. The spicy scent is so great for the diffuser. In fact, we loved how it smelled so much that we went through a whole bottle in just a few weeks.
Tummy Rub – This is a blend of popular oils used to assist the digestive system. Oh my goodness! This stuff WORKS! Both Jesse and I have used it multiple times over the past month when our stomach has felt queasy or upset. And every time, within 15 minutes of rubbing it on our stomachs, we felt worlds better.
Some of their other bestselling essential oil blends include:
Purify – An amazing synergy that helps neutralize bad odor. Can be diffused to keep the home smelling fresh, or added to homemade cleaning products.
Feminine Aid – Their popular blend used to assist in hormone regulation. Oils in this synergy have properties that support the endocrine system. Can be used by both male and females!
Lavender (Hungary) – Lavender is regarded as one of the top 10 oils anyone should have. Hungarian Lavender has a sweeter scent that customers prefer over the Bulgarian Lavender, which has an herbaceous scent.
Sacred Frankincense – Sourced from Oman, this variety of Frankincense is a must have for customers looking to get the best quality of Frankincense available on the market.
I invited Lauren from Wicked Spatula to guest post here, because I want you to discover the wealth of creative recipes on her site! This week is Thanksgiving, which means turkey leftovers… so pull out this recipe on the 25th.
Hi! I’m Lauren, the author and owner behind the health conscious website Wicked Spatula. I write about all things centered around all-natural, gluten free + paleo recipes for everyday living as well as healthy living tips and tricks! I’m thrilled to be guest posting for Lauren today and hope you enjoy this Chopped Turkey BLT Salad. After all, I’m sure you’ll have some leftover turkey lying around later this week. Let’s get to it!
This Chopped Turkey BLT Salad is one of my favorite ways to use leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas. I’ve even been known to roast a turkey breast just so I could make this salad and my favorite White Turkey Chili when I don’t have leftovers lying around. It’s that good!
The recipe may look simple but I assure you it’s packing the flavor! With smoky chopped bacon, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado you just can’t go wrong. For the greens I like to use a butter lettuce blend but feel free to use whatever you have on hand or your favorite salad greens.
The dressing also adds a nice punch of flavor. We’re using my All-Purpose Ranch Seasoning along with some Paleo Mayo (storebought or homemade) to create a tangy paleo ranch dressing that’s not to be missed. I hope you enjoy!
About Lauren at Wicked Spatula
Lauren is the food photographer, recipe developer, and author behind the healthy living website Wicked Spatula. With a focus on mindful and sustainable living she aspires to show her audience that healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring, complicated, or tasteless and that healthy living is all about getting in touch with yourself and your surroundings. Follow Lauren on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest to enjoy her future recipes.
Original article and pictures take empoweredsustenance.com site
This tropical sunshine smoothie is a wonderful way to start your day! Get a boost of vitamins A and C with this fresh drink.
I’ve been trying to get in a better routine in the morning over here. Sometimes if we have a rough night (Baby Bee’s still teething off and on), I have a tendency to stumble around sleepily for about an hour and just eat cereal for breakfast. Not that cereal is the worst thing in the world – it’s not like I’m eating Lucky Charms or something. (By the way, who else ate the marshmallows ONLY from that stuff when they were growing up? Just me?)
Anyway, I find that if I get up and exercise first (right now I am at about a 50% success rate with that), I feel better and have more energy. And if I exercise and drink a smoothie, I find that I have even more energy, and I seem to stay fuller than when I eat a quick bowl of cereal. (I know, duh, right?) So I’m trying to be good and stick to this routine. My favorite smoothie right now is definitely tropical in flavor. I love to get the bags of frozen fruit from Trader Joe’s, and adding some coconut flakes to this makes it seem more like an island treat than breakfast. :)
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Sometimes I add about a tablespoon of chia seeds to this tropical sunshine smoothie as well, for some extra protein and calcium.
Do you want to know a secret? I have never had a green smoothie. I know, isn’t that shocking?! I just can’t deal with greens and fruit at the same time blended up. I want to like them, but I’m afraid it’s going to taste like, oh, I don’t know, mushy spinach or something. So tell me what your favorite green smoothie recipe is in the comments, and maybe I can get it together and try it out. :)
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My Tower Garden is 3 months old! I can't believe it has only been 3 months and I have been harvesting LOTS of goodies from this amazing tower!!!
I have really enjoyed having lettuces on the Tower Garden. I have been just harvesting leaves for salads and sandwiches the moment I need it. I JUST recently harvested the remainder of the heads of lettuce I had in order to plant some new seedlings. I am ready for that to get going ASAP! The lettuces are probably my favorite.
I have also been harvesting a TON of swiss chard. LOTS! Check out how big and beautiful these leaves are:
I have been adding it to my freezer smoothie packs and I am getting quite a stock pile. My kale is growing slower than the chard, but I am excited to get that into smoothie bags, too. I recently harvested ALL of my spinach to throw in my smoothie bags too. I have a smoothie EVERY morning, so this Tower Garden is doing a good job with keeping me in the smoothie eating business! If only it would grow frozen blueberries….
As you may have noticed in the picture, I have a GIANT tomato plant. It is taller than I am. It has produced fruit, but it is taking a LONG time to ripen. I am certain it is because of the cold weather. I have tons of flowers and a bit of fruit, but nothing is happening. I also have a jalapeño, and it hasn't flowered at all. Again, I am thinking it is just too cold.
One major issue I am dealing with right now is Aphids. Ugh. Unfortunately it is way too cold for Ladybugs, so I am left trying to keep them at bay with my soap spray that I made! To an empty spray bottle, I added a tablespoon of Castile Soap and an 1/8 of a teaspoon of cayenne pepper. I will say, when you spray this, make sure you are upwind, otherwise you will feel like you have just been sprayed with pepper spray! I want to add Neem Oil to the mix, I just need to order some!!! If you have a Tower Garden, how do you keep Aphids at bay? Right now I am spraying morning and night. I can't wait until Ladybug season!
Do you have a Tower Garden? If so, what are you growing? Please share any tips and tricks you have!
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Top 5 Ways To Sneak Veggies Into Your Picky Child’s Diet
Nobody likes having a standoff at the dinner table. We want kids to reap the nutritional benefits of veggies, but when they make an appearance at meal time, we’re often met with crossed arms and pained faces. Here are 5 great ways to sneak these nutritional powerhouses into kids’ diets — they’ll be none the wiser!
1.Smoothies – Adding a handful of spinach or kale is a great way to raise the nutritional profile of a fruit and yogurt smoothie. Rich-colored berries can help conceal the green color while naturally sweetening the smoothie as well. Beets can also be added for a hidden antioxidant boost!
2.Tomato Sauce can be a great hiding place for vegetables. Add pureed veggies such as carrots, zucchini, greens or broccoli to add some bonus nutrients to your standard sauce.
3.Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese – When making macaroni and cheese, try adding pureed, velvety butternut squash to the cheese sauce for extra fiber and beta-carotene.
4.Mashed Cauliflower – Instead of mashed potatoes, add vitamin C and sulfur-rich cauliflower mash to the dinner table. Simply steam the cauliflower, then puree it in the food processor with butter, salt and pepper. Add some garlic if your kids like it.
5.Popsicles – What child doesn’t like popsicles? None that we’ve ever met. Help kids get more greens in their diet by masking them in ice pops blended with the naturally sweet flavors of mixed berries and pomegranate juice. Our PopCreations Silicone Ice Pop Molds are the perfect way to make healthy, great-tasting homemade ice pops with hidden nutritional benefits.
With PopCreations, you can easily create your own healthy recipes for ice pops without the added sugars, colors and preservatives found in store-bought versions. You can even freeze smoothies or yogurt in them for a healthy, portable snack when you’re on the go. Get creative and see how many ways you can sneak healthy greens into your family’s frozen treats!
PopCreations are different from your typical popsicle molds. Because each mold comes with its own leak-free cap, they don’t take up a ton of freezer space with a stand that holds them upright. They’ll easily tuck into any little free spots you have in the freezer. If you don’t want your little one to eat the entire popsicle, simply pop the cap back onto the mold and put it in the freezer for later!
Kids love the fun push-up style of PopCreations. Since they’re tube-shaped, as the pops melt, they drip back into the molds instead of making a sticky mess on little hands. They’re made of the highest quality BPA-free silicone that not only meets FDA standards, but more rigorous European standards as well.
Need help coming up with your own ice pop recipes? Every order of PopCreations comes with our 50-recipe e-book, “PopCreations Book of Frozen Treats.” In it, you’ll find over 70 pages of delicious gluten-free ideas, including lots of healthy family friendly recipes — some that even showcase hidden veggies! We’ve also included a section for adults looking for a spiked frozen treat at happy hour, as well as recipes for creating your very own frozen pops for your favorite pup.
PopCreations Silicone Ice Pop Molds on sale for $12.97 through March 28, 2015. They are sold in sets of 6 vibrant colors and are available exclusively on Amazon.com.
Original article and pictures take victorylifebrands.com site
Top 20 Healthy Habits For Kids To Teach Image: Shutterstock
Congratulations! You’re a proud parent of a little, naughty one-year old. With each passing day, your child learns and develops his physical and mental skills, and you as a parent, would want to contribute your best to ensure that your child learns and adopts healthy habits from the very beginning.
Well, it’s not that difficult after all. The key point to note is that you, as a parent, don’t just pass down genes to your little baby. In fact, your baby learns a lot from you- and if you yourself stick to a healthy lifestyle, it won’t really be difficult when it comes to helping your baby learn. As a responsible parent, taking care of your kids health and teaching them to follow healthy habits is very essential. This is the path to preventing infections and keeping various illnesses at bay. We have compiled a few healthy tips to help kids stay healthy everyday!
The Top 20 Healthy Habits For Kids:
To simplify things, here we’ve prepared 20 most important healthy habits list for kids that need to be inculcated into their daily routine:
1. Don’t Skip Breakfast:
Getting your kid into a regular routine of breakfast-lunch-dinner will help him avoid unnecessary snacking right from the very beginning. This is probably the most crucial and important stages when it comes to helping your kid adopt healthy eating habits. A nutritious breakfast complete with all food groups will help your kid stay energetic and active throughout the day.
2. Wash Up!
Hand washing undoubtedly tops the list when it comes to getting your kid into healthy habit- explain the importance of washing hands to your little kid, and also focus on the correct techniques – 20 seconds is a must for children. Teach your kids to wash their hands with soap or hand wash liquid. Rinse well with water after using the bathroom and before eating food. The same must be followed after they come home from playing outdoors as it would help to prevent your kid from getting any kind of infection from other kids.
3. Toss that Tissue:
Make sure your kids follow the etiquette of using a tissue or kerchief when they need to cough or sneeze. You also get him/her into the habit of disposing the tissues right away. Keep a trash can in your kid’s room.This would help to prevent the spread of infections among your kids. Also tell your kid to wash his or her hand immediately after sneezing to eliminate spreading of the infectious virus. Teach your kids about how germs can pass through from one kid to another and tell them that using tissues would prevent that.
4. Flush Flush!
Your kid is well past his toilet training sessions. Good! Now make sure you educate him on the importance of flushing his efforts down. This will make him aware of how to use a toilet even if you are not around.
5. Get Out:
It’s the age of iPads and Xboxes, and often, you may find your kid stuck to the television set or his brand new tablet. If that’s the case, encourage your kid to find happiness in outdoor activities. Get him a pet dog and ask him to take him for a walk, or do some hula hoop swirls out in the garden with your little naughty kid. If they feel bored, get them to perform some household activities such as walking the dog, car washing or clearing the yard. You can even ask their help in gardening everyday to make sure they stay active and fit.
6. Family Time:
Family time is extremely important, especially for a growing baby. Dinner-time is often the best time where the entire family can sit down to eat and talk. This way, your kid will be less prone to snacking and grabbing the wrong foods, and will also enjoy time with his parents and connect to them better.
Dread the bedtime stories your little kid gets all excited about? Several studies have revealed how helping your child read, and reading out to him could help develop strong reading skills and may help your kid succeed in school and work.
8. Bathe!
Every once in a while, your kid may make a lot of fuss about getting into the bathroom and having a bath- it’s always best to have some cute bath bombs, soaps, shampoos and toys handy. The general idea is to make regular activities a fun time for your kid, until he grows older.
9. Ditch the Soda:
It is shocking how younger children today are falling prey to unhealthy eating habits, and several studies have found how soda consumption is on a rise in kids. Make sure your kid sticks to healthy drinks, and preferably water to keep himself hydrated.
Drop your kid’s habit of lying down on the couch for too long right in the beginning- couch potatoes are more likely to be overweight and have a higher risk of being affected by developmental problems and may also put in a lower performance at school.
11. Promote The Habit Of Brushing The Teeth Twice A Day:
Dental hygiene is vital. Make your kids realize the importance of brushing their teeth everyday right from their childhood. Kids tend to snack a lot, so they need to have their teeth clean to prevent the occurrence of cavities. Teach your kids to brush twice a day using a less-fluoride toothpaste to fight decay and cavities in their teeth. Also teach your kids not to eat foods after brushing their teeth at night.
12. Make Your Kids Get Good Amount Of Sleep:
Kids within the ages from 5 to 12 require at least 10 or 11 hours of sleep at night to maintain their health. Your children should go to sleep at the same time everyday; regular sleep pattern can help them to be more attentive in classes, stay in a better mood during the day and build immunity. For small kids, having a story time or a favorite doll near them would help to sleep peacefully.
13. Dab On The Sunscreen:
Planning an outing at the beach during the summer? Thirty minutes before you leave home, apply a branded and preferably paraben-free sunscreen lotion on your kids, as it will help their skin to stay free from all kinds of infections. Make your kids wear the lotion during the peak summer hours from 10 am to 4 pm or organize indoor activities to help them stay indoors and have fun.
14. Stay Updated With Your Kid’s Vaccination:
Make sure you maintain up to date records of your child’s vaccination. Check with your doctor to make sure that you offer your kids the right shot at the right date for prevention of diseases. Keep the immunization records handy to carry it during the next appointment with the doctor.
15. Avoid Keeping Reptiles As Pets:
Some reptiles have harmful bacteria called salmonella residing in their body, which can be fatal for your kids as it can cause sickle cell illness. Do not allow your kids to have lizards, turtles or snakes as pets, even if they are of harmless breed.
16. Limit The Screen Time:
Kids love to watch their favorite cartoon show, their favorite match or film for many hours together. But this is not a good idea as it can harm their eyes and deprives them of their sleep and makes them prone to various infections. Have a fixed time for such activities and tell them you would be lenient occasionally if they promise to maintain the schedule every day.
17. Have Regular Health Checkups:
Preventive care is essential to maintain your child’s health. Your kid’s health must be checked regularly every year and opt for annual dental check ups to prevent teeth issues and gum problems in kids or to minimize the risks associated with it. Select the right hospital for your family’s needs and stick with it to build a good history with your child’s doctor.
18. Take Care Of Your Child’s Mental Health:
Though all parents strive to fulfill all the needs of their kids, most of them pay very less attention towards their mental health. If your kid has a medical condition or if you have troubling domestic issues, then it can affect your kid’s mental health. Stay in touch with your kid’s teacher and keep a track of your kid’s activities to detect any issues at an earlier stage.
19. Teach The Use Of Safety Equipment:
Your kids must know how to wear the seat belt while travelling in the car, wear goggles while in the swimming pool, wear helmet while riding the bike or while practicing skating. This would help to prevent them from getting injured even if they meet with an accident.
20. Cleaning The Private Parts:
If you have boys, educate them the way to clean their genitals using soap and water while making sure that the foreskin is not retracted. If you have daughters, teach them the right way of using a tissue to wipe, which is from front to back and not vice versa. Teach them to come to you immediately if they have any pain or burning sensation in there.
We hope after reading this article on good healthy habits for kids, you probably collected several ideas to inculcate habits in your kid. Following these simple tips may help your kid follow a healthy lifestyle right from his childhood.
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After tonight, it’s gone and you won’t be able to order it. If you wake up tomorrow morning and try to order it, your chance is over.
Because I believe that this is a great deal — and one you should definitely check out! — I wanted to spend a post talking about why I love this bundle. If you’re not interested, just skip this post, okay? For the rest of you, though…
Will You Promise Me This?
I believe strongly in the value of this bundle. And I’m going to pull out all the stops in this post to show you why I think it’s such an amazing value. But I need you to do something for me.
You see, I am here to help you spend your money in the wisest manner possible. I turn down many opportunities on a daily basis to promote things because I only want to promote the best of the best here.
So here’s what I need you to do: If you are not in a financial place to purchase the Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle, will you do me a huge favor and not continue reading this post? The last thing I want to do is to encourage you to buy something that you can’t afford.
Why I’m Endorsing the Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle
If you are in the financial position to buy this bundle, I want you to carefully consider whether purchasing the Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle is a good deal for you. And I want to share nine compelling reasons why I can rubber-stamp this deal and stand behind it:
1. It Will Give You Step-by-Step Help to Transform Your Family’s Health
Value: These 4 resources mentioned are worth more separately than you’ll pay for the entire bundle. And the money you could potentially save on doctor’s visits and medication could be substantial. But not only that, think of the gift you’ll be giving your family by helping them live healthier lives!
2. It Will Clear Up Your Confusion Over Essential Oils
There are a lot of confusing and conflicting viewpoints about essential oils out there with different people telling you different brands are superior to others or the only safe ones to use. Going through the The Essential Oils Revolution: A Life-Transforming Online Event and Essential Oils for Health & Home: An 8-Week eCourse will educate you on why essential oils work and how to use them. Best of all, these courses are done from non-biased perspectives when it comes to essential oil brands.
Value: These Essential Oils courses is a value of $125+! And you get it + all of the other resources in this bundle for just $29.97! That’s definitely what I call a deal!
3. It Will Help You Sleep Better
Okay, so I can’t completely guarantee this one, but it’s been true for me! One of the bonuses you get with the purchase of the Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle is a choice of a free 2-oz liquid herbal formula from Trilight Health.
I’ve ordered the Peace Treaty as a bonus with a previous bundle and I have quickly decided this stuff really, really works. In fact, if you need to get up really early for some reason, don’t take it before bed, because it truly knocks you out.
I experimented with taking it and can tell a significant difference in how well and how deeply I sleep when I take it as compared to when I don’t. Your results may differ from mine, but for me, I think this stuff rocks!
Value: You do have to pay shipping — which is around $3-5 per order — but getting a bottle of this herbal formula for just a few dollar was very worth it to me. I likely would have never tried it and discovered how well it worked had it not come as a bonus with the bundle!
4. It Will Inspire You to Lose Weight & Stick With Your Fitness Goals
Do you wish you could find a way to stick with exercise goals and actually lose those persistent pounds? There are 6 different fitness and weight loss products included in this bundle — over $200 in value!
The Nutrition Reset Webinar will teach you everything you need to know about food to slim your waistline and be the energetic self you know you can be!
The 6-Week Jumpstart is an online program that includes 6 modules designed to help you lose weight, learn how to choose healthier foods, get rid of toxins, sugar, and stress in your life, and create an exercise plan that fits YOUR lifestyle.
The Startup7: A 7-Routine Mini Course from Fit2B gives you lifetime access to 7 member faves including basics for your core, cardio, and stretching!
Value: These resources are regularly priced at more than the cost of the entire bundle! Plus, you won’t have to pay for a gym membership or any fancy workout equipment.
5. It Will Save You Money on Gifts For Others
One of my very favorite things about the Healthy Living Bundle is that you are allowed to gift any resources or bonuses you don’t plan on using or reading. Yes, you read that right! So if you only are interested in 10 of the ebooks, 2 of the courses, and 2 of the bonuses, you can give all the others away!
You could use these as gifts for a friend’s birthday or an upcoming special occasion. You could split them up as gifts for multiple friends. Or, you could just share them as a way to bless someone who is interested in healthy living.
The bonuses would especially make great gifts! The Made On: Skincare Products would make a really fun and unique gift for a friend who loves all-natural things. Shipping is only a few dollars and it’s well worth it for these high-quality products!
Value: If you used three of the bonuses/ebooks as gifts for friends for upcoming occasions, that could pay for the cost of the bundle itself — because you wouldn’t need to spend any money on gifts for those three occasions!
6. It Will Give You New Recipes for Special Diets & Allergies in Your Family
If you have a child or another family member who is gluten-free, diary-free, Paleo, or diabetic, this bundle is a goldmine of great resources and help! If you need recipes, encouragement, or inspiration for how to cook, bake, freezer cook, and menu plan when you have allergies, you’ll find a plethora of help in the ebooks like:
Value: Not only will you no longer have to scratch your head and throw up your hands in despair wondering what you’re going to cook or bake, but you’ll no longer feel so alone. These ebooks will come alongside you and help you to feel like you can do this! You can find recipes to cook and meals to make — even with strict diet restrictions!
7. It Will Help You Save Money & Plan Healthier Menus for Your Family
Do you struggle to stick with meal-planning and wish someone could help you get a better handle on it?
Plus, you’ll get a 6-month subscription to Meal Garden a service that takes meal planning and automatic grocery list generation to a healthier level. It’s all science, no fuss: Find/import recipes with full nutritional analysis (even the ones you import!), schedule meals to your calendar, get organized for the week, and never write a grocery list again. Let Meal Garden do it for you ($35.70 value!)
Value: If you end up eating at home instead of eating out one or two nights as a result of the menu-planning helps offered in the Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle, this bundle will have paid for itself and then some!
8. It Will Teach You How to Balance Your Hormones — Naturally!
As someone who has battled PMS, irregular cycles, and infertility, this course looks fascinating! And it promises to help you identify & support the root cause of your imbalance.
There are a number of other hormone-related ebooks that you’ll get in this bundle, too:
Value: If going through this course + these ebooks could help clear up some of my years-long female issues, I think it would be worth every penny paid for this bundle x 100! ��
9. It Will Motivate & Inspire You as a Parent & Home Manager
Fresh Start is a six-week eCourse designed to take the stress out of parenting and running a household, as well as infuse your everyday life with a deeper purpose. The course will help you prioritize what’s important to YOUR family (so you can stop running around exhausted all the time), and reclaim your joy and confidence as a parent and a manager of your home. This course is your “reset button” and your mini-retreat to give you refreshment, new clarity, and renewed vigor to take charge of your life and your home.
I can’t wait to go through this course! It sounds so good!
Value: This course is regularly $59, but it’s included in the $29.97 price of the Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle Sale!
BONUS: It Is a Risk-Free Purchase With a Money-Back Guarantee!
If you are still sitting on the fence right now wondering whether or not you should take the plunge and buy the Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle, here’s why you should: it’s a risk-free purchase.
That’s right! There’s a 100% money-back guarantee on it for up 30 days! So if you purchase it and then decide it’s not as helpful as you’d hoped or that it’s not worth the price you paid, you can get a full refund — no questions asked.
Are you discouraged with potty training? I’ve been there, Mama! I hope this post will give you hope for a light at the end of the potty training tunnel!
To the mama discouraged with potty training,
I was you, Mama. It took me two years to potty train my firstborn. Two.entire.years.
It was humbling–the messes, the tears (both hers and mine), the frustration and embarrassment.
When my second daughter turned 2, I didn’t even think about potty training her. While the mothers of her friends pulled out the stickers and charts and all kinds of prizes, I laughed and vowed to never potty train again.
No, really, I did.
I felt scarred for life. You might say I had potty training PTSD because that is what it felt like.
I would let her potty train herself.
And at 3 years and 4 months, she did just that. It took about a week, but when she was ready, my second child did it all on her own.
The method worked so well that I decided to do the same with my third child. So when she turned 2 and the other moms of the kids in her preschool class were reading potty training books and spending hours prodding their little ones along on the potty, I waited.
Her teacher even told me that she was ready, but I knew when she was really ready she would show me.
Last week, at 2 years and 9 months old, she did just that: She woke up on Tuesday morning and said: “Mommy, I’m ready to go potty now.”
She went potty all day long–no accidents.
I made her wear a pull-up, but at the end of the day it was still dry.
The next day, she brought me a pair of her sister’s panties: “Mommy, I’m wearing panties today.”
So I let her. Again, she went potty all day long.
Eight days ago, a switch flipped, and my youngest child potty trained just like that.
I’ve been on both ends of the spectrum, Mama. I was the mama who stressed herself out daily for two entire years, wondering why her child wouldn’t potty train.
And I’m the mama whose child potty trained herself overnight.
Take it from one mama who has been in the trenches: Potty training won’t last forever, and if you need to take a break, just take a break.
Seasoned mamas told me, and I didn’t believe them. Believe me now: Your child will potty train when he or she is ready. If you wait it out and practice some patience, you will save yourself a whole lot of heartache.
That fiery firstborn of mine? She finally potty trained herself (after Mama had long given up) at 4. It wasn’t a moment too early or a moment too late. It was exactly when she was ready to potty train.
Dear Mama discouraged with potty training, I want to save you from feeling like a potty training failure. I don’t want you to spend two years fretting about what you are doing wrong or if something is wrong with your child.
I don’t want to leave you hanging, Mamas. Here is how my husband and I laid the foundation for our 2nd and 3rd children to have success with child-led potty training.
I hope you will be encouraged!
Have you ever felt discouraged with potty training? What are your tips for moms in the trenches who might be potty training right now?
Tired of spending money on diapers but have a child who’s not quite ready for potty training?
