Essential Oils For Labor and Delivery

by Kayla Dickens // February 8, 2018 // No Comments

As a doula I have a veritable bag of tricks and one of my favorite things in my bag are essential oils! They help set a calm and relaxing mood, support the natural labor process, are lovely for massages and... Continue reading →

When the NICU Never Leaves (NICU PTSD)

by Kayla Dickens // December 11, 2016 // 2 Comments

Today’s post is going to be a bit off the track from my usual, but these are words I feel in my soul need to be heard. This is a story of NICU PTSD. It’s 1 am the baby is... Continue reading →

5 Ways to Support Family and Friends After a Miscarriage

by Kayla Dickens // October 15, 2016 // No Comments

Today, October 15th, is pregnancy and infant loss remembrance day. So many families live in grief silenced by the propriety of our society. Today I want to lift up these families, these mothers, and fathers, and brothers, and sisters. I... Continue reading →

DIY Owie Cream

by Kayla Dickens // September 21, 2016 // No Comments

My twins are 3 now y’all! I cant’t believe it, the time has just flown by. They had an awesome birthday surrounded by family and friends and lots of new Melissa & Doug toys.While they were running around and yelling... Continue reading →

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DIY Mineral Whitening Oil Pulling Tabs

by Kayla Dickens // August 2, 2016 // No Comments

Raise your hand if you know what oil pulling is! Okay, those of you with your hands raised go ahead and skip down a paragraph. For those of you who have no idea what I am talking about this next... Continue reading →

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Mint Chocolate Energy Truffle Bites

by Kayla Dickens // July 19, 2016 // 2 Comments

So I see all these protein ball recipes floating around the internet and I look at them and think ‘man I want to try those’ and then I think ‘I bet they taste completely gritty and disgusting’. Am I the... Continue reading →

DIY Postpartum Spray

by Kayla Dickens // July 5, 2016 // No Comments

I wish I had a been a doula and used essential oils when I had my twins. The only way I got any relief after their birth was with those little frozen snap packs I got at the hospital. When... Continue reading →

Safe Aluminum Foil Alternatives

by Kayla Dickens // May 9, 2016 // 8 Comments

This was one of my last non-crunchy holdouts when changing my lifestyle. I cooked and baked and wrapped and did a million other things with aluminum foil before I finally cut it out of my life for good. Let me... Continue reading →

Mommercise- The Best Exercise For Moms

by Kayla Dickens // April 14, 2016 // No Comments

Alright so I’m gonna get really honest with y’all today. I am overweight, not like seriously super overweight but enough that I am concerned about my future health. I know you’re probably thinking ‘how can a healthy living blogger be... Continue reading →

5 Medicinal Plants to Grow In Your Garden

by Kayla Dickens // March 22, 2016 // 1 Comment

Spring is HERE and I am so excited! Every year I plant a garden in my front yard and include a number of medicinal herbs and plants. I love the feel of the red Georgia clay in my hands and... Continue reading →