Salutations! Welcome to the Carnival of Natural Family Living. This is the first time the Carnival is being hosted at Face Natural, and it has been wonderful reading all of the wisdom out there in the blogosphere. I’m even more amazed at how much people are willing to share their knowledge. With that said, let’s get right to it.

Gift Giving

There’s nothing like filling a need, and several of you had some great gift
ideas to share.

Mommy Auctions presents Hooter Hiders for Modest Mums Who Don’t Want a Peek-a-Boob!
Dare you to say it three times fast.

Stephanie of Stop the Ride presents
A New Clothes Pin Bag

Doris Chua of Doris Goes Shopping has two great offerings–Sleepytime Organic Soft Toys
and Eco Luxury Bamboo Racer Back Tank Top.

Michelle Sweeney of Tonic
Gifts presents
I
Remember.

Julie presents >Breastfeeding and Tips for Increasing Milk Supply posted at More4kids Baby.

Health and Fitness

Over at the Brain Fitness Center, Alvara has a great post about the brain. He says it’s ‘an overview of key findings, concepts and terms, to better understand all
the recent news about natural brain health.’ Check it out at Neuroplasticity 101 and Brain Health Glossary.

GrrlScientist says, “Suicide is a major public health issue and accounts for nearly 3% of all deaths worldwide — around the world, one million people will die by suicide this year. But suicide is a taboo subject that many people, regardless of age, sex, socioeconomic status or religious and cultural affiliations, are ashamed of, and rarely speak about. This veil of secrecy leads to needless deaths worldwide. So as a result, today was designated as World Suicide Prevention Day, which is designed to raise public awareness of suicide, to encourage discussion and to increase understanding about it. Check out her thoughtful post Today is World Suicide Prevention Day.

Amanda Harris of Pajama Mommy Community presents
Crafts for Kids: Independence Day & Canada Day.

Stephanie of Stop the Ride! presents
Canning & Freezing Pumpkin.

Melanie Rimmer of Bean Sprouts says, “Chutney is probably the easiest of all preserves to make, here’s why–Bean Sprouts: Top Ten Reasons to Make Chutney, and might I add it looks quite tasty.

Family Life

Tupelo Kenyon poses the question, Does TV enhance our life experience or get in the way of living our
lives? Celebrate life with this refreshing perspective on the boob tube at
The Trouble with TV.(Enjoy
soothing instrumental music as you read plus songs with lyrics related to each
article – all free.)

Mommy Auctions presents
The Luxurious Gigi Blanki – a Must Have for Every Baby!
and Weight Loss after Baby.

Anna Borja of beyond mothering presents
AP and EC- A Few Words on Elimination Communication and Attachment Parenting.

Charles H. Green of Trust Matters says, “I went to an eclectic wedding of blended families where the minister put
the children more at ease by acknowledging that cancer was present as the extra
guest.” Read about An Honest Wedding.

Doris Chua of Doris Go Shopping presents Carry
Your Baby In Style.

Leticia Velasquez of cause of our joy
presents Labor Day Camping Trip to Cedar Point.

Our own Tiffany Washko of Natural Family Living Blog presents
Battle of the BPA Free Sippy Cups – A Review.

Last, but far from least, Carole Fogarty ponders, Is your blogging work space with YOU or againgst YOU?
at THE HEALTHY LIVING LOUNGE.

That wraps up this edition of the Carnival of Natural Family Living. If you would like to submit an article to the carnival, you can submit it here. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.