Jennifer Saleem

I am a former government recruiter turned stay-at-home mama to a precious daughter brought earthside in early 2009. Why call myself Hybrid Rasta Mama? Easy - I see myself as a hybrid mama. I take a little of this and a little of that and blend it all together into something that works for me, my daughter, and my husband. I am a voracious reader and researcher and have read an extensive amount of literature about parenting. I consider myself very well informed about the pros and cons of all the different philosophies and approaches out there. I know what I like, what I dislike, what works, what doesn’t work and why. I will be happily sharing my thoughts on a variety of parenting topics. As for the Rasta part of my moniker. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE reggae music and the Rastafarian culture and way of life. (No – it has nothing to do with marijuana either!) Reggae music touches my soul more than any other music out there. The Rastafarian lifestyle is based on clean living and a devotion to expanding oneself in all areas of life. It’s something that I can embrace with ease and that makes sense to me.

Web Site: http://www.hybridrastamama.com


Recipe: Tropical twist kale chips

Apr 11, 2013
Recipe: Tropical twist kale chips

Welcome to the Festival of Food Carnival. In celebration of Spring, we're sharing real raw recipe ideas.  Hosted by Diary of a First Child and Hybrid Rasta Mama, you're welcome to join us next time, or if you have a previously published recipe you...

The 7 Day Real Food Challenge Returns!

Apr 10, 2013
The 7 Day Real Food Challenge Returns!

Do you think you can eat only real food for 7 days straight?To some of you this might sound nearly impossible and some of you may be thinking – I already do. This challenge is designed to help those of you who really want to live the real food lifes...

Recipe: Crispy duck confit

Apr 9, 2013
Recipe: Crispy duck confit

Welcome to the April 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Family RecipesThis post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama. This month our participants are sharing their recipes, thei...

Yoga for the spirit and the body

Apr 8, 2013
Yoga for the spirit and the body

When it comes to natural, gentle and attachment parenting I think that if people looking in from the outside were able to see it from a perspective of what it truly is there would be more understanding and acceptance.For me, even from the time I found ...

Can You Overdose On Coconut Oil?

Apr 3, 2013
Can You Overdose On Coconut Oil?

True story…I am chatting with a woman in the health food store. She is casually eyeballing the contents of my shopping cart. She spies some dried coconut and asks me if I know about coconut oil. Heh.Do I know about coconut oil? I tell her that yes, I...

What is the secret to happiness, youthfulness, and a bigger brain? Meditation!

Apr 1, 2013
What is the secret to happiness, youthfulness, and a bigger brain? Meditation!

For those of you who do not know my medical story, I have most certainly been through a lot. When it comes to pain, I have felt it. I started having surgeries at the ripe age of 8 years old. It started with bars in my back for scoliosis and then after ...

Breastfeeding Support Blog Party Recap and Highlights

Mar 31, 2013
Breastfeeding Support Blog Party Recap and Highlights

On Thursday, bloggers from around the world came together in a show of support for breastfeeding mothers. New mothers have enough challenges without having to feel guilty for how they feed their baby, especially when they are choosing the most natural ...

Supporting Your Child’s Self Expression

Mar 29, 2013
Supporting Your Child’s Self Expression

Welcome to the March 2013 Authentic Parenting Blog Carnival: Self-Expression and ConformityThis post was written for inclusion in the monthly Authentic Parenting Blog Carnival hosted by Authentic Parenting and Living Peacefully with Children. This mont...

Confession: My Diet Wasn’t Nutrient Dense When I First Started Breastfeeding But I Still Had A Healthy Baby

Mar 27, 2013
Confession: My Diet Wasn’t Nutrient Dense When I First Started Breastfeeding But I Still Had A Healthy Baby

Welcome to the Breastfeeding Support Blog Party! Bloggers around the world have gathered together to share posts which provide current or soon-to-be breastfeeding mothers with a wealth of well-researched information, personal stories, and statistics designed to help you have the most successful breastfeeding experience possible. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of this...

Emergency Room Tips For The Natural Minded Family

Mar 25, 2013
Emergency Room Tips For The Natural Minded Family

Today I welcome a wonderful guest post from Courtney of FoodMedicineChildren.com. Have you ever stopped to think how you, a natural minded mama, would handle a trip to the emergency room with your wee one? Read on for an enlightening story...**********...