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Lindsay Leigh Bentley: Live Well, Be Well
http://lindsayleighbentley.com/
Natural and holistic health and wellness; as well as daily life, family, parenting, marriage, finances and religion
LATEST ARTICLES ( 280 )
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How We Taught Our Babies to Love Sleep
I’m so excited and honored to have a post devoted to baby sleep published at whattoexpect.com today! You can read the full article here:What To Expect. Read more
Posted on 10 May 2013 FAMILY -
Fill Your Home with Healthy Fragrance – the Best Essential Oil Diffusers
A few weeks ago I spent a couple of hours at a friend’s home who uses the typical room fragrance plug-in’s. I could actually smell it from outside her closed... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2013 FAMILY -
Gluten-free, Vegan Baby Cookies
My little Miles is a big eater I didn’t give him any grains until a year old, and now we do just a few, soaked oats, quinoa (which is actually a seed, not a... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2013 FAMILY -
a Day at Red Rocks
MY HUSBAND IS HOME!!It’s been almost a month, and even though he’s already back at work this afternoon recording guitars for someone’s record, it’s wonderful... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2013 FAMILY -
Leaving on a Jet Plane…
As I write this I am on a plane, heading for Denver to meet up with Hank for the last show of the tour at Red Rocks. He’s been gone for 3 ½ weeks and I am SO... Read more
Posted on 04 May 2013 FAMILY -
How We Handle Team Sports Snacks
We are big advocates of our children being involved in team sports.We love that Henry is interacting with other kids from around our town that he might otherwis... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2013 FAMILY -
Gluten-free Crispy Coconut Chicken, and Nesting
I’ve been awfully productive lately.Nesting will do that to you. Can we take a moment to thank God for nesting?It POURED rain all day Saturday, which meant I... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2013 FAMILY -
Gentle Baby – a Favorite Essential Oil
Just yesterday I posted about my excitement over Young Living Essential Oils. I really, really, love them, and am so excited to keep learning more!One in... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2013 FAMILY -
Essential Oils – Just Getting Started
I’ve loved essential oils since I first visited my Aunt at her home 15 years ago. She, her home, and her family always smelled amazing, and I didn’t know why,... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2013 FAMILY -
Super Interesting: Dr’s Instructions for 4 Week Old Baby in 1957
Ok guys, this was sent to me by a reader, and it was just too interesting not to pass on! It is the Doctor’s written instructions for a new mom in 1957 for... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2013 FAMILY -
Getting Beach Ready – Healthy Sunscreen & Sun Exposure
Our family is going to the beach this summer, and I’m already preparing! Since I don’t want to slather my family in cancer-causing chemicals found in most... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2013 FAMILY -
24 Weeks
Our sweet baby girl is 24 weeks todayI just got home from my appointment with the midwife and everything is looking perfect! I love how non-invasive midwifery... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2013 FAMILY -
Healthy Kids Lunch: Tuna, Greens, Crackers & Fruit
I’ve been getting a lot of requests for examples of what I feed my kids every day. I’ll try and do a better job at posting these more often! Read more
Posted on 18 April 2013 FAMILY -
Organic Iced Latte
Before I knew better, about 10 years ago, I was addicted to this stuff:It was called something else I think, and they stopped making it for a while, which prove... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2013 FAMILY -
a Healthy Pregnancy: My Vitamin Regimen
I’ve had a lot of questions related to the supplements that I am currently taking through my pregnancy. Keep in mind I am not a Doctor or midwife, this is... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2013 FAMILY -
a Person’s a Person…
In the wake of the current news headlines, I find this quote running through my head day after day:“A person’s a person, no matter how small.” -Dr. Seuss I... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2013 FAMILY -
Competition and Kindness – a Story About Henry
My oldest boy Henry is extremely competetive. But we don’t discourage it. It’s just a part of who he is (no surprise really, my husband and I both are as well... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2013 FAMILY -
My Favorite Bath Products for Babies and Kids, Or Adults with Sensitive Skin
I recently wrote about the different toxins found in typical tap water, as well as easy ways to filter them out.So after spending the money and time making... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2013 FAMILY -
Fresh Homemade Pesto
We had shrimp with pesto that I made fresh from basil from my own herb garden a few days ago and it was simply delicious! The recipe is from my mama, who... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2013 FAMILY -
Homemade Toothpaste: Have You Tried It Yet?
My son accidentally broke the jar his homemade toothpaste was in, so I gave him ours until I could make some more. Out of pure laziness I used an old tube of... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2013 FAMILY