Holly, Author at The Naturista

Natural With Babies, Part 2

When I was pregnant with K, one of the most difficult things for me to prepare for was the sheer amount of waste and synthetic materials involved in typical child-rearing. Synthetic material is in everything from diapers and wipes to plastic and polyester EVERYTHING. There was a lot of planning involved to shrink her waste […]

Upcycled Dresser Project

Over the weekend I finished my upcycled dresser for the girls’ bedroom reno. This has been on my to-do list for a while and I’m so pleased with the results that I wanted to share. What is upcycling, you ask? Easy: to upcycle something is to breathe new life into an item you would otherwise […]

Essential Oils for Babies and Kids

As a mom, I want to make sure that my children are always protected. As a holistic healer, I look for natural remedies and medicinal aids before using synthetic or lab-created products. I try to find the best of both worlds, melding the modern day offerings without damaging the environment or my family’s health. I’m not against […]

“Natural” Versus “Modern” Medicine

It’s natural for mothers to be overly protective of their children. We’re the caregivers. We provide for our babies, keep them safe, and help them get better when they’re ill. When they’re young, and especially when they’re premature, I think these emotions are amplified. We know, instinctually, that tiny babies need extra care. I know […]

Updates from the Garden

We’re heading into June and I want to share some pictures from our garden to give a little “almost summertime” update. K and I have been faithfully watering and harvesting green beans. They have perfect crunch when they’ve been boiled for a few minutes, but K enjoys eating them straight off the bush! Our peas […]

Essential Oils for Better Overall Health

So you finally ordered your first batch of essential oils… now what? If you’re curious about how essential oils can enhance your well-being at home and on your body, you’re in the right place. I’ve been incorporating essential oils into my daily routine for many years now and have found them incredibly beneficial. Whether you’re […]

Natural Love

Natural living means more than eating clean, replacing harsh chemicals, getting rid of synthetic materials, and trying to do less harm to your little portion of the planet. Natural living means just that: Living naturally. To enjoy the full benefits of the lifestyle, you must change your life. Sure, you can buy organic. You can […]

Natural With Babies

Clean living has always been important, but I’m even more focused on it now. My youngest, sweet little M, was born premature. While she is doing wonderfully all things considered, she has several health issues that seem to be much more easily managed with a natural lifestyle. We’re still waiting for her body to mature […]

When the World Shatters

As a blogger, I walk the tightrope of personal disclosure. I want to share my life and lifestyle with my readers, to show that there is a real, live woman typing these words. But too much personal information dilutes the message of my company. This is something plenty of other bloggers struggle with, so you’ve […]

Homemade Yogurt

Is there anything better than yogurt? I mean the good stuff: cool, thick, just a little tart and packed with probiotics. I’m not a big fan of Greek yogurt, especially since the stuff you buy in America barely resembles what was served with breakfast when I was in Greece (served warm, it had the consistency […]

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Author: Holly