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DIY Natural Night Cream

July 1, 2016 By Jelli 4 Comments

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Have you ever checked the ingredient label of your favorite night cream? A couple of years ago I started making my own natural homemade lotions and face creams. I wanted to know exactly what was in the products I was smoothing onto my skin, especially during pregnancy. Since my recipe for homemade olive oil night… 

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Newborn Elimination Communication

March 22, 2016 By Jelli 20 Comments

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Call me crazy, but I take my baby to the potty. And she goes! Our journey into elimination communication (EC) started when Grace was only 2 days old. What is elimination communication? Diaperfreebaby explains it this way: It is a gentle, natural, non-coercive process by which a baby, preferably beginning in early infancy, learns with… 

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Getting the Kids Involved in the Garden

January 5, 2016 By Jelli 5 Comments

Happy new year, friends! Today’s all about new starts, but no worries- I won’t be forcing any New Year’s resolutions on you, I’ve still got to find the time to plot out my own. No, today’s post is all about brand new growth…. in the garden! Jennifer, the BusyAuntie, has some great tips to get… 

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How to remove oil stains on clothing

October 13, 2015 By Jelli 24 Comments

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Have you ever spilled oil on your clothing and had absolutely no idea how to get it out? What if I told you that all you need is ONE natural ingredient to get that pesky oil stain out of your clothes for good? Here’s the effortless way I remove oil stains on clothing. This stain… 

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Filed Under: natural family, tips Tagged With: essential oils, homemaking, laundry

Daytime Natural Head Lice Treatment

September 6, 2015 By Jelli 17 Comments

DIY natural head lice spray recipe kills and prevents lice | Jellibeanjournals.com

Most parents have to deal with head lice over the span of their parenting career. Battling those pesky bugs doesn’t have to involve harmful chemical shampoos, French schoolgirl haircuts, or money. Today I’ll show you the second step of killing (and preventing) head lice using only easy to find natural ingredients. Be sure to use… 

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Natural Overnight Head Lice Treatment

September 2, 2015 By Jelli 29 Comments

Overnight Natural Head Lice Treatment | Jellibeanjournals.com

School’s back in session, and your kids are having a grand time catching up with old friends, making new ones, and getting to know their new teachers. It’s a great time of year! Unfortunately, it’s also the time of year when head lice spreads like the plague. Don’t despair, use my favorite natural head lice… 

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Best New Mom Gifts Nobody is Buying

July 8, 2015 By Jelli 26 Comments

If you’re  soon to be holding or attending a baby shower, STOP everything you’re doing and pay close attention. How many gifts have you graciously received that were a million miles off from being something that you’d have chosen for yourself? Ever been in the “Oh gee, thanks!” scenario, smile plastered on while wondering where… 

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Mei Tai Baby Carriers: Take it or Leave it?

August 18, 2014 By Jelli 8 Comments

Mei Tai Carriers 101: Helpful advice on how to use the BabyHawk mei tai. *Great list of pros and cons! from Jellibeanjournals.com

This week I almost faced my biggest fear: going to the airport with two kids and only ONE baby carrier. Does this sound dramatic? Maybe so, but that’s only because I can’t live without my baby carriers. Okay, maybe I am exaggerating a wee bit today, but work with me. I’ve been up since 3:30… 

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Best Newborn Cloth Diapers

April 6, 2014 By Jelli 8 Comments

Best Newborn Cloth Diapers | JellibeanJournals.com

My kids have never known anything but cloth diapers. My husband and I have officially changed cloth diapers for approximately 925 days straight. Wait a sec. Back up. Say what??! Can hardly believe this little guy just passed the eight month mark! I know I know. That’s tons of poo. Yes, yes it is.  I… 

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Natural Alternatives to Makeup Remover

March 28, 2014 By Jelli 11 Comments

Natural Makeup Removers- makeup glides off with these products you've already got on hand! #skincare #naturalbeauty #makeup from JellibeanJournals.com

If you’re squeamish about using chemicals on your face or have sensitive skin, you’re probably on the market for natural makeup removers. Bottled solutions can be pretty expensive, so you’ll be happy to know that there are some effective and inexpensive natural makeup removers probably already hanging out at your house. Let me introduce you… 

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Hi, I'm Jelli! I snagged the best guy around, birthed four tiny kidlets, scribble down too many dessert recipes, love Jesus, and grow veggies in my front yard. Read More…

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