I used this perineum wash after having both of my babies and I think it is absolutely wonderful. Read more…

A perineal massage is a time of relaxation, attunement to your body and sweetness between you and your partner. Olive oil is a nice nourishing oil for your skin, so you can use a fresh bottle for this massage. Add drops of lavender or rosewood if you would like for a nice smell. Read more…

These affirmations came from the midwives I had with my first homebirth and I used them myself. If you desire a natural birth, these are the affirmations you should use. You are only suppose to use these after 36 weeks since they do work. You can copy and paste all of these labor & birth affirmations into a word document then print them out on your computer; tape the birth & labor affirmations to a mirror in the bathroom or another place where you will see them often and read them aloud and to yourself. By the time you go into labor you will probably have the affirmations memorized so you can keep using them during your birth whether you are at home or in the hospital, these will help you achieve a natural birth. Read more…

These grilled artichokes are so delicious you should make them tonight. Use how ever many artichokes you need to serve the people at your meal. Rinse artichokes and cut tips off of leaves. Boil or steam artichokes as you usually do, either whole or cut in half. While artichokes are cooking, chop garlic and mix with olive oil, salt and pepper (enough for the amount of chokes you have.) When base of heart is tender, drain and let cool. Cut in half if not already and remove the fibrous area of the heart. Brush artichokes with olive oil while getting some of the garlic in between the leaves. Grill over med-high heat until you see good grill marks. Serve as a side dish. (adapted from a Sunset recipe)

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This is such a delicious dish. I usually add some sweet onions but those can be left out. This is a great side dish to take to backyard barbeques or potlucks and you can make it ahead of time.

2 cups dry beans cooked according to package directions.
4 ears of fresh sweet white corn
Spice rub
cilantro

Cook the beans, drain and rinse. Shuck ears of corn and spray with cooking oil. Rub with spice rub and grill. Cut corn off cob, chop cilantro and mix all ingredients together. Serve with tacos, fajitas, or hamburgers. Serve warm. (Serves 6-8 people.)