Quick and Easy Grain-Free Crackers
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If you’re like most people, you probably grew up snacking on crackers as a kid. Thankfully, there’s no need to give up this popular snack while on a grain-free diet. These…
Katie Wells
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My Home Organization System – How I “Get It All Done”
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Home organization is not my strong suit. To say the least. It is something I’ve had to work on daily to get good at, and something I’m still working on.…
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The Importance of Writing Thank You Notes
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Whether it’s taking a day off from technology or writing thank you notes, reconnecting to traditional forms of communication has been shown (scientifically!) as an excellent means for improving our…
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10+ Ways to Use Ginger (& Get Its Amazing Benefits)
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Ginger root is one of the oldest and most popular natural remedies, and in my opinion also one of the most delicious. Ginger root is very easy to find in…
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Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin (+ 12 Practical Ways to Use It!)
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Turmeric is a powerful spice with an impressive list of uses and benefits. It’s known for its antioxidant content and ability to work as an anti-inflammatory. This common culinary spice…
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Aromatherapy Shower Melts for Colds and Flu (or Anytime)
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A friend asked me if I had a DIY recipe for a natural version of shower melts (basically a bath bomb for the shower) since her favorite ones had been…
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6 Benefits of Using Herbal Tea During a Fever
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My post on why I don’t reduce fevers (and what I do instead) is one of my most popular, and I totally understand why! What parent hasn’t gone through a…
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How to a Make a Furoshiki Wrapping Cloth
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Here’s a not-so-fun fact: every holiday season about 4 million tons of gift wrap and decorations end up in U.S. landfills. Wrapping paper and gift bags for birthdays and Christmas…
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Alternatives to Using a Chair at a Desk
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Sorry to say, but sitting may be worse for you than donuts. Thankfully there are plenty of healthy alternatives to the modern day office chair. With so many options to…
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Is Alcohol Toxic? (How to Choose Safe Options & Amounts)
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Let’s talk about alcohol for a minute… On the one hand, blue zone studies show that most healthy populations consume moderate amounts of alcohol (usually wine). Yet, other researchers (and…
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19 Natural Cleaning Tips (+ Easy Recipes)
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Cleaning a house naturally is not any more difficult than cleaning it with harsh chemicals. It improves indoor air quality and is much safer, especially for children. We’ve switched entirely…
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Butter Chicken Recipe (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Option)
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I’m a sucker for curried Indian dishes and butter chicken has long been on my list to recreate at home in the Instant Pot. This dish is much more budget-friendly…
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Benefits of Wave Vibration and How to Try It at Home
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What do Olympic athletes, astronauts, and grandmas in nursing homes have in common? Scientific studies have shown how these groups have all benefited from wave vibration platforms. I rely on…
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How to Strengthen Hair with a DIY Hair Mask
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With exposure to things like the weather, less than great water, hair care products, and heat tools, your hair can take a beating. I use plenty of homemade hair care…
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How to Detox Heavy Metals Safely (& Get More Energy)
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“Detox” is one of the most popular buzzwords in the health world these days. It can mean anything from eating extra greens and sipping apple cider vinegar to fasting and taking a…
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How to Make Natural Lotion Bars (Recipe + Variations)
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At our house, we love lotion bars. In fact, we rarely use regular lotion anymore since these lotion bars are so much easier to make and work so much better.…
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Easy-to-Make Natural Liquid Dish Soap
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I’ve managed to tackle homemade laundry detergent, but homemade liquid dish soap for handwashing dishes has been on my DIY list for a long time. Making a natural dishwashing soap…
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How to Brine a Turkey (for the Best Thanksgiving Meal Ever)
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I love Thanksgiving and how it gives us a day together as a family to pause and reflect on all the things we’re thankful for each year. In fact, it’s…
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Natural Hair Detangling Spray (You Can Make at Home)
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As the mother of daughters with long hair, I know the battle of the brush all too well. At certain times my daughters have had hair down to their waists,…
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How to Make a Nourishing Natural Cuticle Cream at Home
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Cuticles are one of those things that are easy to overlook. Cover them up with some cute, non-toxic nail polish and carry on, right? Unfortunately, cuticles can split, peel and even get…
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Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe (With Cottage Cheese)
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I have a confession… I love seafood and could easily live on oysters and salmon for the rest of my life. My kids eat these foods, but definitely don’t love…
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How to Get Rid of Dandruff (Easy & Effective Natural Remedies)
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The itchy, uncomfortable feeling and unsightly flakes that come with dandruff get old fast. Conventional treatments like shampoos, steroids and coal tar can help, but they’re far from natural or…
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Healthy Marshmallow Recipe
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Candy and sugary desserts are not a food eaten very often by my family. My husband doesn’t have much of a sweet tooth, and we attempt to avoid sugar as…
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Remarkable Benefits of Cinnamon (& 12 Ways to Use It More)
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Practically everyone has cinnamon in their spice drawer but some may not know its many health benefits and uses. It is an ingredient in my favorite oral health products, and…