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Wellness Mama » Archives for January 2015

Archives for January 2015

DIY Resuable Hand Warmers from Mismatched Socks
Natural Home

DIY Reusable Hand Warmers from Baby Socks

January 30, 2015 by Katie Wells

This tutorial was created by my (super creative) 6-year-old daughter as a smaller version of my original reusable heat packs. Hand Warmer Heat Packs She loved having the heat pack on her feet or hands on cold days, but the kids were often fighting over them. She loves the hand warmers you can buy and …

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The Bored Jar for Moms
Motherhood

The Bored Jar – Tip for Moms

January 27, 2015 by Katie Wells

At our house, boredom is not allowed and is never an excuse to watch TV or complain. My children know all too well that complaining “Mom, I’m bored,” is a fast way to get assigned an extra chore or two. Recently, while visiting a friend, I saw an intriguing system she used to help encourage imagination, …

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Solid Shampoo Bar Recipe
Beauty

Homemade Solid Shampoo Bar Recipe

January 23, 2015 by Katie Wells

Note from Katie: I’m excited to welcome my friend Elizabeth (also a mom of five) to share her recipe for solid shampoo (shampoo bar soap). If my homemade natural shampoo didn’t work for your hair type, this may be the answer. I know you’ll love it as much as I do! Enter Elizabeth… When I began my …

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Elderberry kombucha Soda recipe
Drink Recipes, Recipes

Elderberry Kombucha Soda Recipe

January 21, 2015 by Katie Wells

Two recipes that are staples in our kitchen, especially at this time of year, are kombucha and elderberry syrup. Kombucha is a great source of beneficial bacteria, enzymes, and vitamins while elderberry is a traditional remedy to ward off illness. Combine the two and you get a delicious, fizzy, and immune-boosting “soda” that is delicious and …

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How to Make and Use an Herbal Poultice
Natural Remedies

How to Make and Use an Herbal Poultice

January 20, 2015 by Katie Wells

A friend recently asked how we had helped my son’s spider bite a few years ago and I told her our protocol of poultices of activated charcoal, baking soda, bentonite clay and plantain (alternating). She said: “Great, but what is a poultice… is that recipe on your blog?” I realized it wasn’t and I can’t …

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Corn Flakes and Cortisol- should we eat cereal for breakfast
Health

Corn Flakes and Cortisol: Cereal for Breakfast?

January 19, 2015 by Katie Wells

Mark Twain famously said that “truth is stranger than fiction,” and some historical reading I stumbled upon lately brought that quote to mind. In fact, when I started reading, I checked several times to make sure I wasn’t reading a satire site. The Worst Thing to Eat in the Morning? In his recent book, The …

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DIY probiotic face mask
Beauty

Probiotic Face Mask

January 16, 2015 by Katie Wells

I recently posted the natural remedies for acne that helped me finally achieve and maintain clear skin. One thing I mentioned was the benefit of probiotics on the skin, and a probiotic face mask is one of my favorite inexpensive ways to get them on the skin naturally. Why Probiotics on the Skin? As I mentioned in my …

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Warning- risks of essential oild and how to use them safely
Natural Remedies

Risks and Dangers of Essential Oils

January 14, 2015 by Katie Wells

Essential oils are all the rage lately, and with good reason. They are, in a sense, a pharmaceutical grade natural remedy with incredible power. But with great power comes great responsibility, and there are many essential oil resources online giving worrisome blanket advice about their use. Don’t get me wrong. I love oils and I use …

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Natural remedies for acne that really work
Natural Remedies

Natural Remedies for Acne

January 13, 2015 by Katie Wells

The other day, I was trying to find a picture of me when I was in high school to show my kids. I couldn’t find one because I was so photo shy at that time… mainly because of my acne (and regular teenage girl insecurities). At that time, I tried every natural remedy for acne I could …

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The Benefits of Bone Broth
Health

Bone Broth Benefits for Health

January 12, 2015 by Katie Wells

Years ago, I shared my recipe for homemade bone broth and recently I recorded a podcast with Brothvangelist and Chef Lance Roll about its many health and nutrition benefits. With the recent release of the book Nourishing Broth and the surge of news articles about broth, I’ve gotten a lot of questions about the benefits …

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Three Kings Lotion with Gold Frankincense and Myrrh
Beauty

Three Kings Lotion

January 6, 2015 by Katie Wells

In our family, we have a tradition of holding one gift to open on January 6th, which marks the feast of the Epiphany and the end of the Christmas season for us. I wanted to find a fun way to teach our kids about this traditional feast which celebrates the arrival of the three kings …

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What are the best natural salts
Natural Home

What is the Best Type of Natural Salt?

January 5, 2015 by Katie Wells

Salt is often a hotly debated topic in the natural health community. It was literally once worth its weight in gold, and now added dietary salt has come under scrutiny in the health and medical communities. The problem with the advice to avoid salt is that studies about salt intake almost all use basic chemical …

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Wellness Mama Thrive
Reviews

How to Get Real Food at Wholesale Prices with Thrive Market

January 4, 2015 by Katie Wells

I’m super happy to finally get to share about an amazing new company that I’ve been using like crazy lately. In fact, I was so excited about this company that I said “heck yes!” when I was asked to be an advisor (and investor) with them so that I could help them choose products moms and families need …

Read moreHow to Get Real Food at Wholesale Prices with Thrive Market
Carbon Monoxide- is your home safe
Natural Home

Is Your Home Safe from Carbon Monoxide?

January 3, 2015 by Katie Wells

This post is on a pretty basic topic that isn’t necessarily specific to natural living, but is vitally important for health, especially this time of year. Preventing carbon monoxide poisoning takes less time than oil pulling, costs less than fermented cod liver oil, and is an important safety topic for your family to prepare for. …

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Charcoal and Clay Facial Soap Recipe
Natural Home

Charcoal & Clay Facial Soap Recipe

January 2, 2015 by Katie Wells

I’ve been making my own soap for a long time, both by cold process and hot process in a crock pot. It can seem really intimidating to begin making your own soap, but everyone I know who actually tries it is amazed at how simple it is. Hot vs. Cold Process Soap As I explained before, …

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