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There have been a lot of real food cookbooks released lately, and for any and all things that are baked, Paleo Indulgences tops my list. I’ve tried eight of the recipes so far and they have all been a hit at our house. Paleo Indulgences has a lot of grain free baked good recipes with …
I normally post about health, natural living, recipes, and other related topics, but today I wanted to share these picture quotes that I created for my kids rooms when we moved into our new house. They aren’t health related. They aren’t about coconut oil, or magnesium or even food. They won’t help you balance hormones or help …
I get a lot of emails asking natural fertility questions, and I recently had the chance to read and review this book: Naturally Knocked Up, which is a great resource for couples who are trying to conceive. Written by blogger Donielle Baker, who blogs at NaturallKnockedUp.com, it is an easy to understand and comprehensive resource …
My name is Katie and I love cabbage. I never really thought I’d say that. I’m not a huge fan of cole slaw. In fact, I usually use broccoli instead of cabbage when making it. I’m part Irish though, so I have a soft spot for cooked cabbage, but this recipe definitely tops the list. These …
On one of our first dates, my husband ordered fried calamari at a restaurant. I was definitely unsure about it, but finally worked up the courage to try it … it was actually good! Even though it was good in awful-deep-fried-PUFA-oils, I wasn’t sure I could handle it in any form that actually resembled a …
If you aren’t already making bone broth regularly, I’d encourage you to start today! It is an incredibly healthy and very inexpensive addition to any diet, and the homemade versions beat store-bought broth in both taste and nutrition (although there is some amazing homemade organic broth you can buy pre-made now). This is the one nutrient …
I love coconut oil. Here are 101 ways that I use it. Seriously. Though I use it in coffee, toothpaste, deodorant and sunscreen, my favorite use for coconut oil is in skin recipes. Here are three of my favorite coconut oil lotion or lotion bar recipes: 1. Lotion Bars Since coconut oil naturally is solid …
Prosciutto wrapped asparagus is an easy recipe and makes a great appetizer or side dish. The salty flavors in the prosciutto balance the asparagus and a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of garlic add to the taste. Prosciutto wrapped asparagus is healthy and also easy to make. My husband likes it because of …
To continue the theme of DIY natural lip care recipes, I’m sharing this recipe for homemade healing lip salve. I really like homemade lipstick and homemade tinted lip balm, but sometimes I just want something to help with dry lips after gardening or being outside in wind/snow but don’t want color, shine, or scent. This …
If you haven’t already heard the buzz, Sarah Fragoso from Everyday Paleo recently released her new Everyday Paleo Family Cookbook! Sarah’s blog is a wealth of information and delicious recipes and it is on my list of daily reads. I use Sarah’s original book, Everyday Paleo, often as a reference and for recipe ideas, and I …
