Happy Holidays from the Selanders!

Eco-Friendly Christmas Gifts
The world is going green. This is a good thing. The Earth and our environment deserves our respect, as we are all connected. By caring for the Earth, we care for ourselves. The fewer chemicals floating around in the air, the better our bodies feel.  For Christmas this year, consider giving some of [...]

Good news for women in Iowa!
Sabbath Davies has finished her Placenta Encapsulation Specialist training and is looking forward to serving women in her community.
Congratulations, and welcome to the PBi Network of Specialists!
Search the growing list of Placenta Encapsulation Specialists in your state for professional services.

When shopping for Christmas gifts and other items around the holidays, we try to use all of our options. But, what we are looking for is quality and that can’t be compromised. One idea many people haven’t tried is fair trade items. Buying these items will help another person somewhere around the world.
The [...]

‘Tis the season, after all!
Edible Tree Ornaments
Christmas belongs to everyone, but it holds a special magic for children. Most of the memories that we treasure for a lifetime are created during childhood. Help your kids to make memorable moments with edible ornaments. Edible ornaments are fun to make and even better to [...]

I just got this email from a customer/friend on the East coast. I wanted to share with everyone. We went shopping yesterday for toys to give to Toys for Tots, since our girls’ SpiralScouts group was collecting them. If you are able, please consider donating to them this week.

Today I went to the Carolina [...]

What do I want this holiday season? A cheaper electric bill would help. During the holidays, we spend an enormous amount of energy decorating our homes, yards, and hosting family gatherings. Save some green this year by going green with your energy sources.
The number one thing that saps energy is the lights. [...]

Lane County Oregon, near Eugene, has another fabulous Placenta Encapsulation Specialist serving the community!
Cortney McIntyre is a student midwife is looking forward to offering placenta encapsulation services.
Welcome to the PBi Network of Specialists, Cortney!
Cortney found out about the program from a midwife at the birth center where she is apprenticing, Patricia Couch. Patricia has been [...]

Yoga is wonderful exercise for the new mama. I have only heard about prenatal yoga, but here is a video for postnatal yoga. What a find! I wanted to share it, for those of you who want to get into shape after having your baby.

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I hope you have a wondeful Thanksgiving with your loved ones. We are on the road visiting family.
My Gratitude List (woefully incomplete):
I am grateful for…

My family, my daughters, and my fabulous friends; I’m glad you all put up with me.
The food on the table and the roof over my head.
The opportunities I’ve been given, and [...]