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In a word: YES.

In several more words: Why not? It probably can’t hurt, and it might really help you!

I am a huge, huge proponent of postpartum placentophagy, based on my own experience with it after my second birth.

The proposed benefits of placentophagy that are most often listed are:
- accelerated milk production
- faster healing
- reduced hormonal mood swings
- increased energy
- reduced postpartum bleeding
- preventative for baby blues and PPD

This is going to be a link-free post, because there’s no substantial scientific research on human placentophagy. However, the anecdotal evidence is overwhelmingly positive. Yes, you’ll find sensationalized anti-placenta articles here and...

Hey friends,

I’m not posting right now because there is this weird legal issue with some spammer threatening a ridiculous lawsuit for something *they* maliciously did to *my* site. I’m not sure about the details (because my wonderful husband is taking care of it for me) but it’s stupid and annoying and makes me want to hide.

But I did want to come out of hiding and share this awesome coupon code with you!

Get $5 off your next Angelina Organic Skincare purchase! (Click the link: works online and in-store.)

The fine print is that if you use that link, I will accrue some store credit myself (whee!), and I bet when you make a purchase, you’ll get your own code to share with friends on...

This post is dedicated to a friend of mine who is going through a really rough time right now.

This is for anyone who needs the courage to speak up about what they’re going through and ask for the help that they need to make it through.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

HELP WILL ALWAYS COME.

YOU ARE PRECIOUS. YOU ARE LOVED. YOU ARE WORTH A RESCUE.

There are a million different flavors of struggles the human race goes through, but it seems as if Depression always seems to tag along - a bonus affliction, if you will.

About 2 years ago, I began listening to someone’s well-meaning but totally off-base critique of my parenting choices, taking things to heart that were simply not true.

This voice was one of legitimately caring concern. But it posed as wisdom when its actual root was fear and misunderstanding. It very, very subtly undermined my confidence and slowly shut my heart down. I lost my footing, became ungrounded, and felt totally adrift.

We do things differently, my little family and I. And not many people get us. I allowed someone’s ignorance of our Way misguide and nearly derail me. It was a close call. We all suffered for it and are all healing from it now.

I’m actually in therapy for this. A...

I promised you a picture of the Bahn Mi Style Noodle Bowl of Delight, and here it is!

This is a modification of the recipe linked above. I used raw spinach, garlicky sauteed green beans (which I’d made for our lunch earlier today), shredded raw carrot, sliced raw bell pepper, and green onions for our veggies - just the stuff I needed to use up in the bottom of the veg drawer of my fridge.

It took about 15 minutes to put together - I just prepped veggies and tempeh as the noodles were boiling!

Do your tastebuds a favor and make this soon!

My family’s latest obsession is this simple meal of utter deliciousness.

If you’ve ever enjoyed a Vietnamese Bahn Mi sandwich, imagine this as the noodley, salady, vegetarian version of it.

Here’s the sandwich version I made once. Looks yummy, huh?

Here’s a picture of the Bowl version:

To make the Bahn Mi Bowl, here’s what you’ll need:

Noodles
Enough noodles (udon are best, spaghetti will work in a pinch; rice noodles work great for a gluten-free option) for the people you’re feeding.
Boil, rinse, drain, and set aside. You can stir a little sesame and olive oils in if you want, to keep them from sticking.

Meat
Tempeh, or meat if you are so inclined.
Marinate in soy sauce and pan...

A friend introduced me to the magic of artisan roasted single-origin cocoa beans, and I’m totally hooked.

I’m not a coffee drinker, but I often like a hot drink that isn’t tea.

Crio Brü is most akin to coffee. You can’t go in expecting a typical cup of “hot chocolate.” It lacks the thick, creamy mouth feel because it isn’t full of sugar and fat.

My husband likes the soporific effect Crio Brü has on him (I don’t notice it at all, but then I’m not a 2-3 espresso a day junkie!), and I like that it really takes the edge of my late afternoon snack attacks.

If you’re looking for a warming drink that isn’t coffee or tea, but doesn’t have the calories and fat of most other alternatives,...