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How to Raise Your Vibration

How to Raise Your Vibration

When I began my healing journey 5 years ago, I quickly realized I wouldn’t heal without addressing my health on a spiritual and energetic level, too. I knew I could be on the "perfect protocol" for my healing, but if my thoughts were worried, I wouldn’t get...

How to recover from a viral flare

How to recover from a viral flare

How to recover from a viral flare It’s been pretty quiet on the website and social media lately. Usually I downshift during the summer months to spend more time with my kids while they’re out of school. This summer I took a step back for another reason, too. I had an...

How to detox from air pollution

How to detox from air pollution

How to detox from air pollution We’ve had quite the eventful month here in southern California. On December 4th, 2017, the Thomas fire, swept through our community burning more than 280,000 acres and over 1,000 structures to become the largest fire in California...

2017 Holistic Gift Guide

2017 Holistic Gift Guide

  It's that time of year again... ...and this year I'm going to be prepared!  I say that every year and it's always a scramble because let's face it....that's how I roll. I wish I was one of those people who tucks away treasures throughout the year to give during...

How much acetaminophen is safe?

How much acetaminophen is safe?

How much acetaminophen is safe? I’ve been wanting to write this post for awhile, however, I don’t want anyone feeling bad about how they help their children during illness. None of us want to see our children suffer, so I understand wanting to alleviate symptoms. My...

8 ways to heal from the Epstein-Barr virus

8 ways to heal from the Epstein-Barr virus

8 ways to heal from the Epstein-Barr virus A few weeks ago I shared my story about my journey with the Epstein-Barr virus. For more information about my symptoms and diagnosis you can go here. Thank you for all your kind comments and words of support. A few of you...

Good Stocking Stuffers for Kids

Good Stocking Stuffers for Kids

Good Stocking Stuffers for Kids Ah, the Christmas morning STOCKING! A tradition I usually forget about until that last minute when I find myself wide-eyed and desperate at Target on December 23rd. But not this year, friends. This year I'm all over it and I'm on a...

How I’m healing from chronic illness

How I’m healing from chronic illness

How I'm healing from chronic illness Lately I've been reflecting on the power of sharing our personal healing stories. I am continually grateful for all the brave souls who share the twists and turns of the healing path. It gives hope to those in the thick of...

Safe EWG Sunscreen Picks for Kids!

Safe EWG Sunscreen Picks for Kids!

It’s that time of year again---SUNSCREEN season! Sunscreen is such a bag of worms in my opinion. Sure, there are many safe sunscreens out there, but there are even more toxic sunscreens on the market claiming to be “natural” and “safe for kids” so it can be hard to...

5 Must Have Nutritional Supplements for Kids

5 Must Have Nutritional Supplements for Kids

When it comes to raising vibrant healthy children, nutritional status plays a big role. Over the years I’ve been asked many times about the nutritional supplements my children take, if any. I admit I’d like to tell you that we can get everything we need from food...

7 easy steps to reduce indoor air pollution

7 easy steps to reduce indoor air pollution

 7 easy steps to reduce indoor air pollution One area of our children's health that we often overlook is the impact of our home environment on their growing bodies. Because my daughter is prone to sensitive lungs and coughing, I'm acutely aware of things like diet and...

Teens and Lipstick: How to Avoid Hormone Disruptors

Teens and Lipstick: How to Avoid Hormone Disruptors

I remember my strong desire to start wearing makeup as a teen.  I’m sure my mom tried to hold me off from experimenting with blue mascara and Wet-n-Wild pink lips as long as possible.  She knew the hot mess that would ensue as soon as I was released into the world of...

5 Ingredients to Avoid in Body Lotion (and what to use instead)

5 Ingredients to Avoid in Body Lotion (and what to use instead)

Has the dry winter weather done a number on your skin? I hear ya…  dry skin is my nemesis.  I’m sure I could probably stand to drink more water on a day-to-day basis, but even when I gulp down my obligatory (and debatable) 8 cups of fluid a day (including a few cups...

4 Ingredients to Avoid in Your Child’s Shampoo

4 Ingredients to Avoid in Your Child’s Shampoo

There’s no better time than the new year to kick some unhealthy habits to the curb. Some of us are rushing to renew our gym memberships or starting a much-needed detox. Exercise and healthy eating are things we readily associate with good health and you won’t hear any...

Top Ten Posts of 2014

Top Ten Posts of 2014

Happy New Year!   Waking up today I thought 2 things.  1) Really thankful my days of having a New Year’s Day hangover are behind me (...well sort of, I usually had a good time before said hangover ;))  AND 2) 2014 was quite a year.  I planted a lot of seeds in 2014....

Your Non-toxic Beauty Gift List

Your Non-toxic Beauty Gift List

It's the beginning of December and gift lists are out in full force!  I'm here to make your life a little easier by offering some no fail gifts for the woman in your life who values both beauty AND non-toxic living.  I hope my husband reads this because several of...

10 Non-Toy Gifts for Kids

10 Non-Toy Gifts for Kids

My kids LOVE gifts.  They talk about what they want for Christmas all the time.  To keep things orderly throughout the year we have an ongoing mental “Christmas” or “birthday” gift list running.  This way I avoid meltdowns in the aisles of Target when my son spies a...

How to Give Your Beauty Care Products a DETOX

How to Give Your Beauty Care Products a DETOX

I talk a lot about how to clean and green your child’s life here on Kula Mama. From choosing safe lotions and potions, to protecting your child from the most toxic chemicals in the home, to building a better immune system through food and lifestyle---it’s all part of...

Holistic Medicine Kit

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