Mama Screen

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Screenprint transfers have become immensely popular in our crafting community thanks to the easy and fast application each transfer has to offer! Welcome to an apparel decorating technique that requires no weeding, no designing, and very little time to your finished product!

Screen print transfers, also known as plastisol transfers, is a type of garment transfer that has been printed using plastisol inks onto a special release paper. This allows the end user the flexibility of when the transfer is applied and what the transfer is applied to. Screen print transfers can be made in single color or full color images. Keep in mind that full color transfers will feel slightly thicker than single color transfers simply because more ink is used to create the transfer itself. Screen print transfers from CSDS Vinyl can be applied to any cotton, polyester, or cotton-poly blend materials.

All CSDS Vinyl screen print transfers require the use of a commercial grade heat press due to the high, even pressure that is needed for correct application. Home irons will not work. Do NOT use any extra covers such as teflon sheets, heat platten covers or pressing pillows as these can negatively effect the application.

Screen-Free Week is one week (the first week in May) that many families turn off their entertainment screens and focus on other things. You can read more information, as well as access many resources at screenfree.org.

The benefits of reducing screen time for kids are pretty intuitive, actually, but here are some that will affect the whole family (more information is available from the American Academy of Pediatrics):

Love this idea of being screen-free for a week! It gives us so many opportunities to see what we have been missing! My IG was hacked a couple weeks ago, and as annoying and time consuming as it was to get it back up and running, it made me realize how much time I spent scrolling through it mindlessly. A break away from our screens is a great thing!

So I did not do screen free week even though that was my plan. However, now that track season is officially over, I plan to be intentional with the amount of screen time my children get this week. Such a great idea!

Lately we hear a lot about the dangers of too much screen time for our children. I recently read of a mom wondering what she could do because her 20 year old son was hooked to gaming and would get very angry if he was asked to do anything else. It made me sad to read about that level of life, where you can enjoy nothing else.

In my toughest mothering season where I desperately needed some time for myself, I started letting my children watch a video every time after their bath, when I would take my bath. The videos had nothing wrong, and they gave me a bit of time to just have a break. More recently we felt that especially now that some of the older ones are more capable of entertaining themselves, it was time to change.

Maybe we have more mental capacity to handle screens. Or maybe not. Lately I have been thinking all about this thing of screen time for us moms. I remember stories, and know for myself the times that being on my phone has made me snap at my children. I have started reading about other moms who chose to cut down on screen time for themselves, while doing it very intentionally for their children too.

Occasionally we need to get into some password protected page when the other person is not around so then we just ask the other for the password, and change it next time we are together again. You can find different apps that do that. I use Norton App Lock. It works well for us.

You will see as you choose to be intentional with your time and present with your children what a blessing it can be. I am sure some of the quarreling among your little ones will cut down. You will be able to start thinking more about whatever systems you need to put in place to do what you need to do. As you spend less time scrolling, you will be able to do more of what you need to do, and that will cut down on your overwhelm.

Welcome to my little corner of the internet! My name is Melinda and I am a happy wife and mom to four little ones. We live in Costa Rica. I love this season of my life, but I also struggle with overwhelm, and so I want to share the things I am learning with other young moms like myself. I hope you will be blessed.

I remember seeing a series of photos of people in what should have been some of the most important moments of their lives (like wedding days, holding new babies, etc.). Instead, they were all on their phones. Not enjoying the moment, not talking to each other, but looking at phones.

While our social circles were once limited to a small group of people who were geographically close to us, we now have the ability to connect with friends and family around the world, at all times. We have constant news about new babies just born to our friends, what a family member ate for dinner, or the ever-mysterious status updates that leave us wondering about the emotional state of someone we love.

Results from the few studies that have been done are troubling. Social media appears to promote narcissism, smartphones could be causing insomnia, and screens seem to be making our kids less empathetic.

Neuroimaging of frequent Internet users shows twice as much activity in the short term memory as sporadic users during online tasks. Basically, our brain is learning to disregard information found online, and this connection becomes stronger every time we experience it. So the more we use Google, the less likely we are to retain what we see.

In fact, the book Mind Change argues that technology poses a threat to the very way our brains work and adapt. The author cites studies that show that technology use, especially in children, creates dopamine responses similar to drugs or junk food, shortens attention span, reduces empathy and creates many other problems.

Aside from the mental aspects, constant exposure to technology may be actually physically changing us as well. Many phones, TVs and computers emit blue light, which we now understand can affect our normal circadian rhythms and reduce proper sleep hormone production.

In 2015, researchers took a group of 35 people that used the internet often (CEOs and entrepreneurs) into the desert in Morocco to study if their behavior would change with and without technology use.

The first couple of times I did this, I found that I was antsy and kept having the impulse to check my phone. I made an effort to instead read or play a game with my kids, or pick up a new book. Now, I savor my time away from my phone and computer and look forward to them.

A 2020 study looked at several different active ingredients in sunscreen products. While they did offer SPF protection, chemicals like avobenzone are absorbed into the bloodstream, even after one use.

Also, our bodies need some exposure to the sun to make vitamin D, a necessary building block for hormone function. Combine vitamin D deficiency with hormone-disrupting sunscreen ingredients like oxybenzone and is it any wonder some of us are concerned?

Bottom Line: Use common sense and get safe sun exposure. The amount and safety will vary by person. I recommend doing your own research and talking to a knowledgeable naturopath or dermatologist to figure out what works best for you.

Important Note: Unlike most sunscreens, natural and homemade sunscreens may not be as waterproof or have as high (or broad spectrum) SPF. Homemade versions may not protect as fully against UVA and UVB rays. I am not recommending entirely avoiding sunscreen or getting too much sun which could lead to sunburn or sun damage.

This homemade sunscreen uses a blend of waxes, butter, and oils to make a moisturizing base. The main ingredient for natural SPF (sun protection factor) though is zinc oxide. It acts as a barrier on the skin to block harmful UV rays. Non-nano and uncoated zinc oxide is the healthiest option for skincare.

You can add some skin-safe essential oils here for added benefits and scent. Be sure to avoid any phototoxic oils, as these can cause serious skin burns if used before sun exposure. Common phototoxic oils include:

This article was medically reviewed by Dr. Scott Soerries, MD, Family Physician and Medical Director of SteadyMD. As always, this is not personal medical advice and we recommend that you talk with your doctor.

Hi I was looking at non nano zinc powder to order online. I found some that are cheaper than the one one you listed. However it is not pharmaceutical grade. My question is does it matter if it is pharmaceutical grade, or not? Or are there things that I should look for specifically to make sure that they are in or listed on the label for the non nano zinc powder? I hope that makes sense. Thank you!

Depending on what oil you use, it can have a yellow-ish cast. I used olive oil (100% Italian EVOO) and it has a really dark green color- therefore, my sunscreen has a yellow color to it. And also, beeswax has a yellow color as well! Just a thought ?

The ingredients are generally considered safe during pregnancy, except for the essential oils. It depends on which ones are used, what trimester someone is in, and the amount used. To be on the safe side they can be omitted during pregnancy. You can always consult your midwife if you have any concerns or questions about the ingredients.

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