Sayulita

Yesterday I picked up our Mexican pesos that I ordered from our bank and now I feel like this trip is real! So excited to explore a part of Mexico I have never been to before. For those of you unfamiliar, Sayulita can be described as a sleepy hippie/surfer town about 30 miles from Puerto Vallerta. Lots of yoga retreats are also held here, hopefully I can make it to a couple classes! Of course our neighbor tells us that was a better description 10 years ago and that's its changed so much. There are still no high rise hotels or Senor Frogs so I think we're okay. ;)

 

Traveling with a toddler: Snacks for the airplane

We are about two weeks out from our first big trip with Jonas! We are dealing with international waters and airplanes, which calls for a well-researched and prepared mama. The first up in the series is focused on snacks! The snacks still must fit my criteria of healthy and mostly organic, but we are mainly looking for snacks that aren't too messy, take awhile to eat and can entertain him!

Happy Baby pouches and yogurt drops-Jonas loves these pouches and so do I. A tasty, non messy way for him to get in some vegetables too. And a plus is that he loves pointing out what's on the pouches, "nana!" "kee-wa" (kiwi) :) The yogurt drops we haven't had since he was a little guy working on his pincher grab so he will be thrilled when he sees me pull them out, avoiding a meltdown, perhaps?

Yogurt Raisins-Normally I buy in bulk but I know the novelty of these little boxes will buy me some happy toddler time. Also they are different pastel colors, so we can work on colors. These will definitely work their way into his Easter basket too.

Cheerios-A must! I am also going to bring pipe cleaners so he can stack the Cheerios on there. A nice, *quiet* activity!

Fresh fruit, of course.

Ella's Kitchen munchy biscuits-We have never had these before, so I am taking a little chance with that, although I'm sure they will be a hit. I did want to pack something new and exciting he had never seen or had before.

Any other tips, mamas? I'm all ears :)

new rituals with essential oils

I started researching essential oils (other than Oregano) at the end of last year and dove in to the world of doTERRA shortly after. I am slowly building my collection but have already found ways to incorporate these oils into my daily life!

-Lemon and Wild Orange in my water as a detox (make sure to only use glass, not plastic! the oils will draw the toxins out of plastic and into the water...not good!)
-Oregano on Jonas' feet when he has a cough or cold
-Eucalyptus and Lemon blended with coconut oil to rub on Jonas' back and chest to reduce mucus and make it easier for him to breathe
-Lemon and warm water to clean the carpet in my house
-Peppermint for upset stomach, a pick me up or fresh breath
-Lavender in Jonas' bath to help calm him down, for cuts and scrapes or put behind my ears to help me fall asleep
-I gave my bottle of Frankincense to help with my mom's arthritis in her fingers. It's working!
-Past Tense for headaches
-DigestZen for upset stomach
-OnGuard for everything during the cold season!! Rub it on my neck and chest to keep me healthy or fight a bug. Also it smells incredible.

I have a long list of oils I want to buy next. Do you use EO? Have any favorite uses?