Welcome to Monday Matters. Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. Join the Monday Matters blog hop at the end of this post! Click to Feed the Hungry I'm sure you've heard of the site where you can … [Read more...]
Give a Meaningful Gift this Holiday
Welcome to Monday Matters! Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. Are you planning your holiday gift giving already? Gearing up for Black Friday Deals or Cyber Monday? If you're like … [Read more...]
Why I Threw Away My Shampoo and Conditioner
I have been searching for a natural shampoo that worked well for quite some time. I've even tried not using shampoo, but making my own natural shampoo, which is not technically shampoo at all. The problem with making my own was that my hair would get oily right away and never looked clean. And my hair would feel dry and be very difficult to brush … [Read more...]
Welcome to Natural Parent Guide
You may have noticed some changes around here and on my social media accounts. I have changed the name from Sandy Toes Creations to: Natural Parent Guide Why did I feel the need for change? Over the past few years the topics that I care most about have become clear and I have narrowed down what I post to just these things. The topics I love … [Read more...]
How to Fill Gaps in Your Nutrition #lifesupplemented
If you're like me, you try to eat healthy at least most meals throughout the week, but as a busy mom, it's hard to do all the time. I want to model a healthy diet and healthy lifestyle for my kids, but even so, it's not possible to be at my best every day or serving the most nutritious meals each and every meal. Often pizza or hot dogs is all I … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Salsa Chicken Dinner Bake Recipe
Leaves are changing and cooler weather is on it's way. Yes, it's beautiful, but to be honest, the best thing about fall is the food! In the summer it's too warm for hot, filling favorites. But now I can enjoy those comfort foods I've been missing all year long. Speaking of comfort food, the meaning of that term has evolved in recent years. As we … [Read more...]
The Key to Naturally Beautiful Skin
Getting out to all the events I’ve been involved in lately, of course I want to look my best. We’d all like to look our best, even when we’re not attending meetings or interviews, right? This whole month has been harder on my skin with the stress of moving, not to mention the dirt and dust from packing and moving furniture. How can I keep my skin … [Read more...]
Best Family Beaches in Santa Cruz California
Want to have some fun without spending a lot of money? There are plenty of things to do with your family in Santa Cruz, California on a beautiful day, but one of the top destinations in California is our beaches. I list here some of my favorite family friendly beaches in and around Santa Cruz County. Enjoy a family vacation or just a day out with … [Read more...]
Imagine Your Daughter Carrying all the Water You Use – Your Photo Gives Clean Water
I am participating in a sponsored campaign hosted by Emergen-C®. I received compensation for this post. While all opinions stated are my own, I make no claims about Emergen-C as a product or its effectiveness. Women and young girls in developing countries bear the burden of carrying water. This may not sound like a big deal, but have you ever … [Read more...]
Better Baby Wipes Plus $100 Target Gift Card
When my kids were babies, I quickly realized they had very sensitive skin. Most babies do! But, mine had especially sensitive baby skin and anything that touched their skin would irritate it. We went through many a diaper rash before I found natural remedies for diaper rash and easy ways to avoid them altogether. One such way was chemical free baby … [Read more...]
