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Wellness Mama » Archives for May 2015

Archives for May 2015

How to make a simple backyard burlap tent that folds up for backyard storage
Natural Home

DIY Kids Burlap Tent Tutorial

May 29, 2015 by Katie Wells

I remember a little pop-up backyard tent I had as a child. My brother and I spent hours making it a fort, a castle, a post office, and so many other things. Unfortunately, all that survived of that tent is our childhood memories, but I wanted to find something similar that my children could play …

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How to render tallow at home for cooking and soap making
Beef Recipes, Recipes

How to Render Tallow

May 28, 2015 by Katie Wells

Note from Katie: Please welcome my friend Elizabeth (also a mom of five) to share her tutorial for how to render tallow (beef fat) at home. If you missed it, also check out her recipe for solid shampoo (shampoo bar soap). Enter Elizabeth… What is Tallow? The first time we bought a share in a cow that …

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Health

Vitamin K2: 9 Uses and Benefits

May 27, 2015 by Katie Wells

Vitamin K2 is an essential vitamin that many people never hear of until they have their first child and the nurse administers a Vitamin K injection. Sadly, this essential nutrient is often overlooked, and it is important at all life stages, not just for newborn babies or pregnant moms. Other vitamins and minerals like Vitamin …

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Top 7 Natural Baby Gifts for Summer
Motherhood

Top 7 Natural Baby Gifts for Summer

May 23, 2015 by Katie Wells

It seems like most of my friends are pregnant of late… and for the first time in a long time, I’m not pregnant along with them, so I’m enjoying going to their baby showers and spoiling them with gifts. I realized I’ve been out of the baby item buying stage for a while, since we always handed …

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Can probiotics improve your brain
Health

Can Probiotics Improve Your Brain?

May 20, 2015 by Katie Wells

Note from Katie: Please welcome Kayla Grossman R.N. who specializes in nutritional help for mental health problems. I asked her to write this post about the importance of probiotics for mental health, because it’s such an important topic. Enter Kayla…. Lately, we’ve been hearing a lot about probiotics in the media. Supplements are filling up …

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natural and organic baby formula recipes
Motherhood

Natural & Organic Baby Formula Options

May 18, 2015 by Katie Wells

I have a confession to make… and I feel like it makes me a terrible mother… I’ve never enjoyed nursing my babies. In fact, it pretty much drives me crazy. And I feel guilty that I don’t enjoy it. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve breastfed all of my children to at least 18 months or …

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The problem with calcium supplements
Health

The Problem with Calcium Supplements

May 12, 2015 by Katie Wells

Calcium is one of the most well-known but misunderstood minerals. It is added to everything from cereal to orange juice, yet there is a lot of evidence that supplements are not effective and may even be harmful… Calcium Supplements: The Problem There are several supplements that I personally take daily, even when eating a very high-quality …

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Chia and Coconut Porridge Recipe
Breakfast Recipes, Recipes

Coconut Chia Porridge Recipe

May 8, 2015 by Katie Wells

Winter may be on its way out, but some mornings my family still craves a warm, nourishing breakfast. Since I found out I’m allergic to eggs, my no-oat oatmeal is out and we wanted another healthy and hearty breakfast option. Of course, we don’t do oatmeal around here and I’m not about to give my …

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Natural Remedies for Heartburn
Health

Natural Home Remedies for Heartburn

May 7, 2015 by Katie Wells

When I was growing up, my Dad would occasionally get heartburn, and my brother and I really never understood why it seemed to bother him so much. From our perspectives (at ages 4 and 6), nothing appeared to be physically wrong, he would just become grumpy after eating. Flash forward a couple decades to my first …

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How to make chia seed and juice squeeze pouches
Breakfast Recipes, Recipes, Snack Recipes

Chia Seed Squeeze Pouches

May 5, 2015 by Katie Wells

I’ve been a big fan of chia seeds for a really long time… I use them in healthy energy bars, chia-kombucha energy drink, and even as an egg replacement. Why Chia Seeds? Chia seeds are an amazing superfood and a great source of calcium, omega-3s, and antioxidants. They also hold many times their weight in …

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Grain Free Flatbread with Creamed Spinach and Fried Egg
Breakfast Recipes, Recipes

Grain Free Flatbread with Spinach and Egg

May 1, 2015 by Katie Wells

I’m so excited to share this grain-free flatbread recipe with you — it’s become a favorite in my house and I know you’ll love it too! There are three parts to this recipe, but it’s actually really easy to put together. You can also make any of the three recipes as a stand-alone side dish. When …

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