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Originally published 12/6/22. Updated 11/20/23. Have a new baby in your life? Lucky you! If you’re holiday shopping for a baby, you want to make sure that anything you purchase is safe and non-toxic. But since toxins are ubiquitous in most products these days, that’s easier said than done. Fortunately, Mama Embodied’s natural baby holiday […]
Originally published 11/28/22. Updated 11/18/23. Why Read Diverse Holiday Picture Books to Your Kids? Reading diverse holiday picture books to your kids brings them awareness and appreciation for the practices and values of other cultures. This can help them build empathy and more easily connect with people who live differently than they do. This holiday […]
There are a ton of benefits to using a facial toner, including removing impurities and smoothing the skin’s surface. You can always buy a toner, but you can also easily and inexpensively make one using two ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen: water and apple cider vinegar. I use my apple cider […]
A childhood yoga practice is a special gift we can give our kids. But what is the best way to get them started with yoga? While you obviously don’t need any material things for a yoga practice, having some teaching tools can pique your child’s interest. Check out these 10 children’s yoga gifts to help […]
Being a new parent is one of the most extraordinary but also disorienting experiences you can ever have. When you have a newborn, help from your community is both welcome and necessary. But what are actually the best ways to help new parents? I reached out to the Mama Embodied Instagram community to ask about […]