Hybrid Rasta Mama

Hybrid Rasta Mama My blog is primarily a natural parenting blog. I am passionate about breastfeeding (especially extended breastfeeding), bed-sharing, co-sleeping, attachment parenting, cloth diapering, green living, babywearing, peaceful parenting, a Waldorf approach to education and parenting, playful parenting, getting children outside, holistic/complimentary medicine, as well as cooking and eating Traditional Foods. You will see all of the topics covered on my blog as well as great recipes. I also host the occasional giveaway.

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


The Importance of Finding Your Housecleaning Rhythm

Jun 18, 2013

Welcome to the June edition of the Simply Living Blog Carnival – Around the House cohosted by Mandy at Living Peacefully with Children, Laura at Authentic Parenting, Jennifer at True Confessions of a Real Mommy, and Joella at Fine and Fair. This ...

Get To Know Cara Jean – My “Authentic Living” Contributor

Jun 17, 2013

As you know by now, every Monday I share a post from one of my amazing contributors! These four beautiful mamas bring tremendous value to this little space on the internet. I absolutely love every post from each one of them! This month, I thought it wo...

Giveaway – Jamberry Nails Gift Pack (Closes 06/28; ARV: $65; U.S. Only)

Jun 15, 2013

Back in the “old days” when I was a professional government recruiter, I always had to look my best. That meant the whole nine yards – hair, makeup, and nails. I never gave the amount of time and money I spent “looking good” much thought. It ...

5 “Real Food” Style Simple Syrup Recipes For Mocktails

Jun 13, 2013

Welcome to the Festival of Food Carnival. This month, we celebrate Smoothies and Mocktails!  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’...

Melted Coconut Oil Means….

Jun 12, 2013

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Judgments Made Before Motherhood

Jun 11, 2013

Welcome to the June 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Parenting in Theory vs. in Reality This 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...

Get To Know Kelli – My Mama Fitness Contributor

Jun 10, 2013

As you know by now, every Monday I share a post from one of my amazing contributors! These four beautiful mamas bring tremendous value to this little space on the internet. I absolutely love every post from each one of them! This month, I thought it wo...

Barlean’s Wild and Whole Krill Oil – It’s Incredible!

Jun 9, 2013

Krill oil comes from krill, which are small, shrimp like crustaceans that inhabit the cold ocean areas of the world, primarily the Antarctic and North Pacific Oceans. Despite their super small size krill, make up the largest animal biomass on the plane...

Giveaway! Win One Bottle of Krill Oil from Barlean’s! (Open to U.S. only; Closes 06/22)

Jun 9, 2013

Are you ready to win a bottle of Krill Oil from Barlean’s? Be sure you read all about how wonderful the Barlean’s brand of Krill Oil is! It is absolutely my favorite! Use the Rafflecopter entry system below to enter! The Giveaway opens toda...

More poop talk: on parenthood and potty training

Jun 8, 2013

I talk about poop on this blog more often than the average blogger (or at least bloggers whose focus is not poop. Yes, there are plenty of blogs dedicated to all things poop.) Anyway, everybody poops and honestly, I have no idea why the subject is so t...