How to Make Natural Deodorant- Beating the “B.O.” With Natural Deo

homemade deodorant bar recipe

Today, I tackle a subject that no one really wants to talk about- body odor. More importantly, I will tackle it naturally. Chances are, you’ve probably experienced body odor at some point. I am posting this because it was a touchy subject for me for a long time, and I’m hoping my (embarrassing) plight might [...]

Best Way to Whiten Teeth Naturally

how to whiten teeth naturally with charcoal

As crazy as it sounds, this one simple home remedy can really whiten teeth (and help with gum disease) and is also very effective against food poisoning and other types of internal toxins. I used Activated Charcoal a few months ago when I had an awful bout of food poisoning, and it worked wonders! This [...]

Homemade Stevia Extract

natural tincture remedy recipe

Liquid stevia extract is a relatively easy tincture to make at home, and it is a much cheaper alternative to the store bought versions. If you grow your own stevia, you can preserve the leaves while still fresh to make the most potent extract. This is my basic stevia recipe, and it is suitable for kids and pregnant women [...]

How to Stay Motivated

woman-running

A question I often get from clients is “How do I stay motivated once I start this lifestyle?” I used to say that if only I could figure out how to answer this question, I could solve all the dietary problems of the world. Well, I’ve figured out how to answer the question, and it [...]

Menu Plan Challenge [GIVEAWAY!]

meal planning recipes

Day Four of the Wellness Challenge and it’s time for another giveaway! If you are new to the Wellness Lifestyle, you’ve probably noticed that it can be hard to meal plan when all your old go-to meals contain foods you aren’t eating anymore. Planning makes the switch easier, and helps you stick to it better, [...]

Sweet Dreams Sleep Tincture Recipe

homemade tincture to help kids sleep better

This is another of my favorite homemade tincture recipes made from some of my favorite herbs. We don’t have to use it often, but when one of the kids is sick, or we are traveling and their schedules are crazy, this natural tincture helps them sleep peacefully. This recipe is good for adults too, if [...]

Homemade Natural Bug Spray Recipes That Work!

wellness mama natural bug spray recipe

You might have seen my recent recipe for Homemade Healthy Sunscreen, which although it is natural and safe, I don’t recommend using often because it limits Vitamin D production. Depending on where you live, something that might be used much more often is a natural homemade bug spray. At my house, we joke about mosquitoes [...]