This weekend, I wanted to do things a little differently.

Instead of just posting  deals, I’m telling you a little about what’s been going on in our lives and sharing some things that have caught my eye around the internet.

We’ve been feeling pretty rushed. We all (except for my husband) ended up with a stomach bug that took a lot out of us.  Not feeling great plus working on natural remedies to get everyone completely better, plus making special foods that were “tummy friendly.”

I ended up making my Cream of Brown Rice Cereal a lot and tried out a new gluten free flax and nut butter pancake which turned out quite nicely.  I have to perfect it and then hope to share it with all of you.

And as a result of trying to get everyone well, I also was working on homemade probiotics.  I’ve been thinking a lot about gut health (maybe you figured that out after seeing my series on Candida, Going Sugar-Free and Gut Health, and the Gut Health Course I was promoting (it’s fabulous, by the way. Everything I thought it would be. I’m backed up and need to go back and listen to a lot but I am loving all that I am learning.

Anyway, I made water kefir and started kombucha (I think my scoby might be dead), and even tried Homemade Coconut Yogurt.  It didn’t turn out perfectly, but it’s moving in the right direction.  I’m going to keep at it and will for sure keep you all updated.

Before I get to the posts I wanted to share with you, Tropical Traditions is having their much awaited FREE SHIPPING Sale.

Tropical Traditions

My source for expeller-pressed coconut oil is having its much-sought-after FREE SHIPPING days – now through midnight EST, Monday, 4/29/13.  Use CODE 132944 .

Right now, at Tropical Traditions, you can also get -

- Palm Shortening – 43% off – $23.79 for 1 gallon
- Gold Label Coconut Oil – 16 oz., 2 for $19.95.  This is a great option if you are just starting out with coconut oil and want to get a good deal plus free shipping as well. This coconut oil apparently has the highest amount of nutritive quality of all coconut oils.

New to Tropical Traditions?  You’ll get a free book with great info about coconut oil as well as a load of great recipes.

(I get a referral coupon for new customers who purchase.)

Weekend Reads and Recipes:

A Letter to Your Loved Ones from A Delightful Home.  I don’t like to, but I do think about this from time to time. Our time on earth is short. Let’s tell those we love how we feel while we have the chance.

Another Gap in Maternal Care from Fit2Be Studio. This is another “thing on my mind.” I have never had a flat stomach really (well, maybe at a few moments in my life. Turns out I have a super-short waist and those of us “blessed” with this feature of our physique have a really tough time with that.) Anyway, after childbirth things got a lot worse. I need to get on these exercises STAT. I’ve also started a new workout routine that I used to do a looong time ago. More on that later .

Easy Citrus Probiotic Snack  from Smithspirations. I told you I was thinking a lot about probiotics .

Real Baby Food on the Go from Your Thriving Family – Love this. No need to spend money on the jars and such.

Kimchi – Stinky Yummy Goodness – from Pickle Me Too. Probiotics again . I love kimchi and my husband LOVES spicy food. Must make.

Lilla Rose

Finally, I’m offering Buy 3 Get 1 Free Flexi from Lilla Rose, through the end of the month.

If you haven’t tried these clips, read my Lilla Rose review. I was thinking I wouldn’t like them at all–but I was so wrong.

The offer is for new customers–free clip is up to $15. Just email me at wholenewmom at gmail dot com after you purchase .

Well, that it.  I hope you all have a productive, yet restful weekend.

See you next week!