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

Festival of Food Call For Submission: Real Raw Recipes

Mar 24, 2013

Welcome to the April Festival of Food Carnival, hosted by Diary of a First Child and Hybrid Rasta Mama. This monthly carnival will aim to bring together seasonal recipes, healthy food, and a diversity of flavors and techniques.Here are the submission d...

Coconut Oil For Dogs and Cats (Pets) Plus A Giveaway from Tropical Traditions (Closes 04/06)

Mar 23, 2013

I don't have to say this but I will anyway! I am a coconut oil fanatic. Duh, right? Well it probably comes as no surprise that I give my dog and cats coconut oil daily. Why you ask? Coconut oil can be useful for the following in dogs, cats, and other p...

10 Reasons Why You Need To Heal Your Gut NOW

Mar 22, 2013

Gut health has a pretty simple definition at its root. Basically, it is the optimal digestion, absorption, and assimilation of food. On a deeper level, it is also what toxins, allergens, and microbes are allowed in or kept out. As you all know, I batt...

Work Hard, Be At Peace

Mar 18, 2013

In the journey of motherhood, there is hard work to be done. Mouths to feed, cuddles to share, floors to clean, diapers to change, laundry to do, and dinner to make. Sound familiar? What is probably more of a reality is that these things I mentioned ar...

Giveaway – 3 Gift Certificates to Poppy Soap Co (Handmade, Organic Artisan Soaps) {ARV$76; 03/30}

Mar 16, 2013

Today I am so excited to bring you a giveaway from my FAVORITE handcrafted soap maker…Poppy Soap Company! There is a super special reason for this giveaway which I will share with you at the end of this post. If you have followed my blog for more th...

Candida 101

Mar 15, 2013

Candida is known to a lot of people, but at the same time. More people have never heard of it. Recently I found out that all of my health issues have formed from Candida. When I found out about it, I have NEVER heard of it. So I was kind of at a loss....

Recipe: Gluten, grain and dairy free chocolate cake

Mar 14, 2013

Welcome to the Festival of Food Carnival. In celebration of the tradition of Easter chocolates, we're sharing recipe ideas for healthier alternatives - sweets and treats featuring real cocoa. Hosted by Diary of a First Child and Hybrid Rasta Mama, you'...

Real Talk

Mar 12, 2013

Welcome to the March 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Tough ConversationsThis post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama. This month our participants have spoken up about how t...

Body Moving for Toddlers

Mar 11, 2013

Most of you probably already know a lot of the benefits of babywearing for both Mama (or other wearer) and Baby.If you are like me you probably wear your baby/toddler a lot of the time which makes it easy to incorporate exercise into your daily routine...

Three reasons you crave sugar and why you need support to kick the sugar habit

Mar 10, 2013

Sugar is everywhere these days. There are the obvious sources – cookies, candy, cakes, and other treats. But there is the less obvious sources – packaged sauces, marinades, salad dressing, and even “healthy foods” like yogurt and *gasp* milk. L...