 I got the idea to make a play planter for my toddler after rewarding my daughter with two succulents from our Milwaukee Domes adventures. Of course, she does not fully grasp the concept that they are just to look at and care for, not to carry around the house and I would like them to actually stay alive, so that brings us here. First, I went over to Amazon to see if I could find what I was looking for, nope. Pinterest? No dice. So, off we went to the craft store.  Materials Some sort of pots, whatever strikes your fancy (non-fragile) Flowers of your or your child's choice Hot glue Burlap (this is burlap ribbon pictured) Floral foam Grab your: Hot Glue Gun Scissors Pliers  Cut down the floral foam to about 1" thick slices.  Cut a piece of burlap, enough to cover the foam, about a 4" square.  Fill center of the foam with glue, continue to bring edged up, rotate and glue until all the burlap is secure.  Flip the disk over and poke a hole into the center with a pencil, pen, chopstick, whatever you have to make an indent for the flower.  Poke it in, secure with hot glue. I used a lot of glue at the base of the flower because I know my daughter is going to yank them out by the tops!  Let them dry! Then play the day away! Happy planting! 
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  Natural Tips to Increase your Milk Supply
Contributed by: Sacha Welsh, Holistic Health Coach @welsh_wellness welshwellness.com Hey mamas! This is a topic that I know a lot of mothers are interested in, because as a nursing mother, your #1 priority is to make sure your baby is getting enough milk for growth. There are many reasons to why a nursing mother’s milk supply may drop (or not even come in fully), but that’s not what I’ll be discussing today. I want to provide some of my best tips on how to increase, or maintain, your milk supply so that you can do your best to maintain a healthy growth rate for your baby. OATMEAL Although this is not scientifically proven, many moms swear by the fact that with the increase of oats in their diet, they’ve seen improvement with their milk production. This includes me! Many lactation consultants also recommend this to their clients with reports of improvement. Examples of ways you can incorporate more oats into your daily diet can be through oatmeal, oatmeal muffins or oatmeal cookies. CALORIES Mamas, your body is literally making food for your baby; so the more you eat, the more milk you produce. Since we burn 500 calories a day while nursing, you need to make up for it with 500 extra calories in your daily diet. Do not let the fact that burning an extra 500 calories a day is a great way to lose the baby weight, because you will soon learn that your milk supply has dropped, and that you have a fussier/hungrier baby. WATER This may be the most important one. Hydration is KEY for milk production. Drink as many glasses of water a day as you can tolerate, and then drink a little more. It is always more than you think. SLEEP Our bodies create milk during rest, hence why our milk supply is always at its highest in the morning. I know this is easier said than done, especially if you have a poor sleeper, but the point is to just try and get as much rest as you can. I hope these tips help you! If you find that you are still struggling after a few weeks, you can look at taking herbal supplements such as fenugreek; or talk to your doctor for your best options. Sacha xo |
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