7 Natural Baby Care Recipes

All natural homemade baby skin care recipes

I love using natural products for all of my personal care, cleaning and household needs, but if you’re not ready to jump on the DIY deodorant and toothpaste bandwagon just yet, at least consider using all natural products on your kids! Most kids are exposed to a scary number of chemicals on a daily basis, [...]

10 Uses for Chia Seeds

ten uses for chia seeds

I’ve been meaning to write this post for a long time and finally had the time while the kids are napping and I am (ironically) sipping a Chia Seed Energy Drink (recipe below). If you don’t already use chia seeds, you are missing out! Not only are they gluten/grain free naturally, but one tablespoon of [...]

Moroccan Stir Fry

moroccan chicken  stir fry

This is an easy and fast stir-fry that I often make on busy nights (here are some other healthy meal ideas). It has a lot of contrasting flavors and colors and we’re especially enjoying it now that our Broccoli is in season in the garden. If your family isn’t used to these types of spices, start with half [...]

Sweet Potato Shepard’s Pie

sweet potato shepard pie

This is a similar recipe to my Meatloaf Cupcakes, but with more vegetables… My kids absolutely love sweet potatoes and will eat them any way I fix them, so this is a good way to add in the extra veggies. This recipe also freezes well and re-heats well so it can be prepared ahead for [...]

Chicken Cordon Bleu

easy paleo chicken cordon bleu recipe

This is one of those super-easy but really impressive chicken recipes that even kids seem to enjoy because of the hidden ingredients inside. It’s also an easy recipe to adapt and make grain free. My kids ask for “Blue Chicken” often, and I hope you’ll enjoy it too! It takes a while to cook, but [...]

Herb Profile: Chamomile

herb profile chamomile

Chamomile is one of the most well-known herbs, and one I wouldn’t be without, especially with small children. It is widely available in tea form, but can also be made into capsules or tinctures or used in cosmetic applications. Chamomile flowers are mildly sedative, making them wonderful for improving sleep quality and relaxation. I use chamomile in [...]

Shrimp & Cucumber Appetizers

shrimp

OK, so I was just trying to make these sound fancy by calling them “Appetizers” but these are one of my favorite (and super easy) snacks. They also make great appetizers for parties though! You could probably figure them out just by looking at the picture, but here’s what you need: Shrimp & Cucumber Appetizers [...]