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Megan spends her days with dirt under her nails, paint on her shirt, and laughter in her ears, and she wouldn't have it any other way. She writes about faith, mothering, and natural living at SortaCrunchy. Read her full bio here.

health & nutrition

Natural Approaches to Healing from Cesarean Birth

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Written by contributor Megan Tietz of SortaCrunchy An emergency Cesarean birth was certainly not my plan for my first child. I spent a lot of time thinking about what I could have done differently before she was born, and I had high hopes that my second birth would take a different path. Unfortunately, some specific [...]

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natural parenting

Aromatherapy for Kids: 5 Ways to Bring Comfort and Cheer

by Megan

The last time I was at my parents’ home, I noticed my mother was wearing her signature perfume – one that she has worn since I was a very small child. One whiff of that scent and I was transported back to childhood memories of sitting on the bathroom counter, watching her get ready for [...]

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repurposing & diy

Handmade Gifts to Make with Your Children

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Written by contributor Megan Tietz of SortaCrunchy. It’s true that summer has not quite officially come to a close yet in our part of the world (while our friends Down Under are welcoming spring!), and so it may seem a bit premature to be talking about gifts for the holiday season. However, if you have [...]

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natural parenting

Tips for Choosing Children’s Supplements

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One topic that never fails to elicit lots of conversation (sometimes very passionate conversation) is the question of whether or not children need vitamin supplements. There are nutrition and medical experts on each side of this discussion, and the opinions shared on both sides are well-researched and convincing. Once a parent has determined to give [...]

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health & nutrition

Introducing Spirulina to your Summer Smoothies

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Written by contributor Megan Tietz of SortaCrunchy It’s summertime, and in this season, we all place a great commodity on easy, don’t we? Smoothies are a fantastic simple summer breakfast. The combination of fresh summer produce and a cool, refreshing drink to start the day make smoothies a popular choice for lazy summer mornings. The [...]

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