Friday, April 20, 2012

GCDC Sponsor Spotlight: Manza Chiropractic of Rochester, NY

Kids and Chiropractic Did you know that the use of vacuum extraction devices or obstetric forceps during the delivery process will place 140lbs to 170lbs of dangerous pressure or force to the very delicate cervical spine (neck) of your baby? This birth trauma is one of the many reasons we provide care for so many children. Even without the use of the afore mentioned birthing devices, your children will sustain painless spinal trauma on...

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

BirthWrites Classes Coming to Luvaboos, Rochester NY!

You give up your self, and finally you don’t even mind. I wouldn’t have missed this for anything. It humbled my ego and stretched my soul. It gave me whatever crumbs of wisdom I possess today. Erica Jong, “You Give Up Your Self” Pregnancy transforms. Throughout both of my pregnancies, I was in awe of the beautiful, subtle evolution that was taking place. It was stunning to imagine all of the ways in which my baby was growing...

Monday, April 16, 2012

GCDC Sponsor Spotlight on Jill Doser, A fabulous local artist!

We're super excited to share this great Cloth Diaper Change Sponsor with you all!  It's Jill, an awesome artist from Fairport, NY! If you’re having your first baby, decorating the nursery is a memorable process. Make it unique with fresh ideas, and make it easy with a design consultation. My personalized advice will help you use an inspiration piece to create a room that simply feels good and works with your furnishings and daily routines....

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

GCDC Sponsor Spotlight on Mindy of Sweet & Woodsy Aromatherapy!

Today we have a guest blog post from one of our Great Cloth Diaper Change Sponsors.   It is written by Mindy MacLaren of Sweet and Woodsy Aromotherapy.  My family has known Mindy for several years, I have had the opportunity to use many of her products, and have loved everything I tried.  Right now I am loving the tushy spray and Boo Boo Love wound care.  I put Boo Boo love on any little scrapes and bumps my toddler...

Monday, April 9, 2012

Coconut Oil, A cure all for skin and more!

About a month ago I wrote about the benefits to using coconut oil. I hadn’t used coconut oil but there’s been so much buzz about it I thought I’d give it a try. You know, see why people are raving about this white yummy smelling stuff. After reading the article, my wonderful friend, Wholesome Wendy, gave me a tub of coconut oil to try out. Wholesome Wendy’s a very crunchy mama…she even has her own chickens in her backyard! (They also...

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Tofu Cubes Recipe! A great snack for babies!

Tofu is one of those foods that instantly puts an image in your mind. If you haven’t experienced tofu it’s often an image of a white, slimy and mushy loaf usually cold with little to no taste. Actually as I’m describing it, it doesn’t even appeal to me and I like tofu! Don’t judge a book by its cover or in this case don’t mistake the sliminess of the exterior for the protein and calcium benefits hidden inside! Now I know some of you are probably...