Pickering Oshawa Newborn Baby Boy
Austin. So little. So full of expressions and the biggest newborn stretch I’ve seen in a while ;)
At just 2 weeks this little love was fake sleeping and awake in a minute.
Big sis was oh so proud and such a sweet little girl.
Even while pinching her brother’s nose. LOL…It’s ok..she gave him a kiss after.
Family portraits in the studio are led with gentle guidance but it’s the in between moments that are my favourite.
Thank you S & K for entrusting me with your babies most treasured milestones. Over the years it’s been such an honour. I can’t wait to celebrate the next milestone together with you.
Petra King Photography specializes in Motherhood, Baby, Health & Wellness in the Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Whitby, Durham Region, Toronto, GTA and surrounding areas.
My Top 5 Motherhood Oils for Fall: Oshawa Motherhood Studio Photography
Welcome to September! Kids are back to school and as we get adjusted to new routines this week ( or settle into old ones) with it brings a lot of mental and physical exhaustion. And of course germs and sickness. Being a parent is hard enough, but when your little one/s or family goes down for the count it all falls on mom right? Germs are everywhere and a part of our lives, but there are things you can do to help keep your families immune systems strong.
I’ve put together a list of my top 5 oils for motherhood that will help keep you and your family healthy. While still keeping your sanity too.
Here’s my top 5 motherhood oils…your Easy Button!
In order from left to right:
Thieves-this will be your game changer to keeping the family healthy. And when sickness hits, your recovery time will be drastically cut down. Thieves kills 99.96% of all airborne germs. Diffuse, wear topically or make Thieves, Lemon and honey tea when onset of sickness starts. Thieves is a hot oil so use with carrier oil on little ones on soles of feet or spine.
R.C- (respiratory care) amazing for sinus congestion, cough, allergies, asthma, sleep and lung infections. I also use this for my workouts. Keeps the airways open ;) Diffuse or wear topically.
Lavender- one I don’t go without. YL’s lavender is not your grandma’s lavender lol. It’s so so good. I use this daily for sleep, managing stress when I need some calm/grounding. It’s also in my mom’s wellness kit. Scrapes, bites, burns, use in your skincare regimen and so much more. Use topically on pulse points or drop into hand and inhale. Diffuse and transform your space to have more Zen/Spa like vibes.
Stressaway- Yeo the name says it all. It’s your vacation in a bottle :) Used for reducing stress and keeping emotions where they should be. That goes for ALL ages. Can be used topically or diffused. Added to skin, hair. body products or worn as perfume.
Progessence- Hormones and emotions, time of the month and overall balance. Every mama needs this magical oil. Low Progesterone is so common in women ( including myself) Progessence is made with wild yam and is a natural alternative to synthetic hormone replacement. It also helps relieve PMS and all symptoms around your period too.
You pour every ounce of your being into your family mama. I am SO proud of you!
Just look at the GORGEOUS tiny human you have raised!
Motherhood doesn’t need to be hard. There are tools to help make things easier and HEALTHIER for the entire family. Check out the world of Young Living and see how it can help you.
This blog post is meant to share my fav’s with you. There is SO much more that YL has to offer too. So go put the little ones down, make a tea and dive into our beautiful catalog seen here. Becoming a member is FREE, and doesn’t lock you into anything. It DOES give you the 24% savings on every product PLUS if this is your 1st time ordering, you will get an additional 10% off your order.
Have fun and I am here if you have questions about some of our products.
Petra King Photography specializes in Motherhood, Baby, Health & Wellness in the Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Whitby, Durham Region, Toronto, GTA and surrounding areas.
Healthy Hormones: Oshawa Durham Region Motherhood Photographer
Congratulations on your baby! I’d bet it’s safe to say that it’s been such a crazy last 9 months that have left you exhausted but so in love. I’d also say that your hormones are doing a number on you right now too. Hot, cold, irritable, anxious, weepy…ugh they suck at times ;)
Do you know that the most common and typical hormone imbalance in women is low progesterone? I actually suffer from this and I had NO idea until I wanted to have children. There are number of things that affect progesterone levels. Environmental toxins like chemicals in home cleaners, pesticides in food, birth control, prescriptions and stress. Rest assured…there are ways to help naturally.
Natural progesterone can work wonders to help keep the body balanced and happy. Progesterone is often prescribed in a synthetic form, but a better option that I have found and been using is from wild yams and infused essential oils. Enter Progessence Photo Plus! It’s a game changer for my emotions, moods and overall happy balance.
Women NEED progesterone all the way through menopause and beyond. It’s what keeps us from having too much estrogen. That’s a good thing!
Wild yams are said to help normalize blood sugar levels, combat weight gain and hair loss. It helps reduce reoccurrence of hormonal headaches, and promotes restful sleep.
Progessence is a powerhouse and has received so many testimonials on relief from monthly cycles, hormonal acne, support for PCOS, fertility and so much more. The easiest way to apply is to start with 2-4 drops to the stomach, feet, inner thigh or forearm daily.
If you are struggling with your hormones at whatever stage in life you are at, look into Progessence. It’s helped so many women including myself ;)
There are a few others that help too. Endoflex, Clary Sage and of course Ningxia Red. Feel free to do some research on these too!
I’ve linked Progessence below for you to check it out. Be sure to report back and share your testimonial on how it’s helped you!
Progessence
Petra King Photographyspecializes in Motherhood, Baby, Health & Wellness in the Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Whitby, Durham Region, Toronto, GTA and surrounding areas.
Stress less with Thieves: Oshawa Baby & Motherhood Studio Photographer
Congratulations on your newest little love! Brining a newborn home is one of life’s most precious blessings. You are now responsible for someone other than yourself and that can be pretty scary lol.
Newborns are pretty amazing right? Perfect in their own way. However, their immune systems are not strong enough to fight off all the other scary stuff that is out there. One of my favourite products that Young Living is so well known for is Thieves Household Cleaner. It’s the perfect go to multipurpose cleaner that will help keep your new baby (and family) healthy.
Here are 5 ways to keep your home clean naturally and non toxic.
Kitchen Cleaner: 1 capful of Thieves Cleaner into 2 cups of water ( I use a spray bottle) perfect for the fridge, stove, surfaces, sink, oven (great degreaser), inside the fridge and dishwasher to kill germs
Bathroom Cleaner: 1 capful of Thieves Cleaner and 1/4 cup of baking soda.. Use bristled brush for toilets/shower/sinks. Let sit for 5min before rinsing/flushing.
Floors: 1 capful of Thieves Cleaner and 4-6 cups of water. I always add 2-3 drops of lemon oil too. It’s perfect for hardwood or ceramic. Even your deck outside.
Toy Soak: 1 capful of Thieves Household Cleaner and 3 cups of water in sink or bucket. Let toys soak for 15 min to remove grime and hidden germs, all while providing a non-toxic sanitizer for your tiniest of human. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
Windows and Mirrors: 1 capful of Thieves to 2-3 cups of water in glass spray bottle. Zero streaks, 100% natural and ready for you to do it all again when tiny hands hit it’s surface lol
Hello easy button!
Congratulations to my beautiful clients Kelly & Manuel on the arrival of their sweet baby girl.
Petra King Photography’s studio celebrates Baby Milestones in the Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Whitby, Durham Region, Toronto, GTA and surrounding areas.
My top 5 oils for new moms: Oshawa GTA Motherhood Photography Studio
Congratulations mom you did it! Baby is finally here and whatever your journey looked like to get here I KNOW that you are excited, TIRED and so in love.
With your new responsibility brings a whole pandora’s box of different things that you will go through as a parent. Both for YOU and baby. I can remember getting home from the hospital and thinking…now what lol. It was so overwhelming.
I wish that years ago someone would have suggested or handed me things I needed to help make motherhood easier. So…I’m doing just that for you.. Bite sized pieces that are easy to digest. Any help or advice on what works while you are in the thick of things is what most moms crave, right? Here are my top 5 oils for new moms that I know you will love and appreciate as well.
My top 5 Oils for New Mom’s
Lavender
This is not your Grandmother’s lavender bathroom spray lol. This is the Swiss Army of oils. It also smells way different. In the best way too, because what we are used to is synthetic or a fragrance. YL Lavender is pure. Uplifts moods, amazing to unwind and my go to for sleep, skin (anti-fungal/inflammatory properties) Scrapes,bites and a great antihistamine.
Copiaba
Once teething hits…this is a lifesaver :) It’s powerful anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiseptic properties help to ease the pain on tender gums in minutes. It is also great for the nervous system, healing the skin and for colds/respiratory system.
Thieves
One oil I cannot live without! Every home needs Thieves and those who use it will totally speak volumes about it too. Thieves kills 99.98% of germs. Amazing for your immune support, keeping you healthy and warding off sickness. It dates back to the 15th Century when grave robbers stole from the sick/dying during the plague. It is YL’s #1 seller. They have a whole home cleaning line using Thieves oil.
Peace and Calming
This beautiful blend is perfect for calming and soothing anxiety, stress, hyperactiveness and can help with insomnia. Great support for your emotional and nervous system too!
Progessence Photo Plus (PPP)
Let’s talk about homones shall we? They aren’t fun and one minute you are hot the next freezing and in tears. I get it…been there lol. Progessence supports healthy hormone balance in women. It contains natural hormone extract (use progesterone) from wild yams. Provides relief during PMS and menopause, endometriosis, PCOS, PPD, hot flashes, insomnia, hair loss, weight gain and so much more. I love it. I use it twice a day (am and night) 1-2 drops as part of my daily routine.
Our community of motherhood is here for you. Myself included! I’ve been there, I am STILL going through it despite the difference in my children’s ages and stages. One thing that connects us all is our love we have for our families and the importance of health and wellness.
I am sure you will agree with me ;)
Sharing my knowledge and love with you because healthy mamas and healthy families matter.
Thank you to A, L & sweet baby Emmy for coming into the studio and documenting some gorgeous memories with me. Can’t wait to watch Emmy grow.
Much love and till next time,
Petra
Petra King Photography’s studio celebrates Baby Milestones in the Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Whitby, Durham Region, Toronto, GTA and surrounding areas.
