Wellness Mama®
Simple Answers for Healthier Families
I must admit, one of my favorite things about being a blogger is that I get a chance to read and review some great books. I’ve got a stack of about ten that I’m finishing and will post on soon, and my most recent read, “Fermented” has been great! Fermented Written by Jill Ciciarelli, Fermented: …
I’ve written before about how I use homemade shampoo, but I’ve found that many people don’t do well with this option. I recently discovered a way to use bentonite clay and some other ingredients to detox and deep clean the hair. As I explained in a previous post: “Turns out, clay can be very beneficial …
Hairspray is one of the worst offenders when it comes to chemicals in beauty products. It typically has aerosol, plastics, VOCs and more. Luckily, like most beauty products, there is a simple, natural and easy to make alternative that is also less expensive and healthier for hair. Surprisingly, it uses only a couple ingredients, including …
I’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback on my homemade ginger ale recipe, so I also wanted to share another favorite at our house: homemade root beer. This root beer recipe uses the same beneficial culture as the ginger ale: a homemade ginger bug. Homemade root beer is also simple to make and has all …
I’ve gotten several emails lately about resources and advice for natural labor and birth. Since I’ve been through that rodeo a few times now, I thought I’d share some of the best resources I’ve found and what goes with me during labor/delivery. Some books that I read that were influential in my decision to go …
At our house, we rarely eat grains (with the exception of rice on rare occasion) since we have one son still on GAPS and it is just easier to avoid grains (plus we feel better). Even though I have a lot of my own original recipes, it is always fun to find a cookbook that …
