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Wellness Mama » Archives for October 2015

Archives for October 2015

How to make soap- with or without lye
Natural Home

How to Make Soap (With or Without Lye)

October 29, 2015 by Katie Wells

Growing up, it never occurred to me that it was possible to make soap at home. I was born in a big city, grew up in another and soap was always a white-colored bar from Ivory that came in a package. Why Make Soap at Home? I’d always been crafty, and when I found recipes …

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How to make cold brew coffee
Drink Recipes, Recipes

Refreshing Cold Brew Coffee Recipe

October 28, 2015 by Katie Wells

“Police work wouldn’t be possible without coffee,” Wallander said. “No work would be possible without coffee.” They pondered the importance of coffee in silence. -Henning Mankell, One Step Behind For many people (ok, ok, including me), coffee is a favorite morning drink. For me, it has never been about the caffeine, as I like decaf …

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Benefits of collagen for healthy skin
Beauty

Benefits of Collagen for Skin and Hair

October 27, 2015 by Katie Wells

Collagen is one of the most abundant proteins in the body and it makes up a large part of our skin, hair and nails. Technically a polypeptide, collagen contains a mixture of amino acids like proline and glycine, which are found in all connective tissue within the body (including vital organs!). While beauty treatments and …

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How to use montessori inspired principles in your home
Motherhood

Easy Ways to Use Montessori At Home

October 21, 2015 by Katie Wells

Note from Katie: I received so many requests for more learning/homeschool articles after my post about how we set up our homeschool classroom, that I’m excited to welcome my real-life friend Angie (the most organized and creative homeschool mom I know) to share how she is incorporating Montessori at home and using Montessori-inspired principles in …

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How to make a foam roller at home for about ten dollars
Natural Home

How to Make a Foam Roller for About $10

October 20, 2015 by Katie Wells

Isn’t it great that as moms, we always have the time and money to go get a massage whenever we need one? I’m kidding, of course as most of us are lucky if we can squeeze in getting a shower between throwing a meatloaf in the slow cooker and cleaning a bathroom. In fact, between the nursing, …

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Matcha green tea and honey face mask recipe
Beauty

Matcha Green Tea Face Mask Recipe

October 13, 2015 by Katie Wells

There are so many great reasons to smear your food on your face… Foods like yogurt can help boost natural beneficial bacteria on the skin, while many fruits and vegetables offer vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Face masks have been used for centuries and were a method of skincare long before there were high-priced designer skin …

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How to make an alcohol free glycerin tincture
Natural Remedies

How to Make a Glycerite

October 12, 2015 by Katie Wells

This is the time of year when I make a variety of different tinctures to preserve herbs for long-term use. I typically make traditional alcohol based tinctures, because they concentrate and preserve the herbs for years, but glycerin tincture are an alcohol-free option for children or those who can’t tolerate alcohol. What is a Glycerite? …

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Glazed Pears Recipe
Dessert Recipes, Recipes

Glazed Pears Recipe

October 9, 2015 by Katie Wells

You know that whole “don’t judge a book by its cover” thing? I’ve always been pretty decent about that when it actually comes to books, but pretty terrible when it comes to food (especially when I was younger). One bad experience with a certain food could turn me off of that food for months or …

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Cushaw Squash Soup
Recipes, Soup & Stew Recipes

Cushaw Soup Recipe

October 8, 2015 by Katie Wells

Cushaw squash is a versatile, delicious and inexpensive winter squash that is not as well known as butternut and acorn squashes but just as delicious. It has a taste similar to acorn squash, but slightly sweeter. How to Find Cushaw? If you’re lucky, you might be able to score one of these delicious squash at …

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Lavender and honey burn salve recipe
Natural Remedies

Lavender Honey Burn Salve Recipe

October 8, 2015 by Katie Wells

Raw Manuka Honey is a mainstay in my herbal remedies cabinet to speed healing on all types of wounds, and I’ve used it with great results on several occasions. Why Raw Honey? Most recently, when the blade of my beloved spiralizer that makes vegetable noodles sliced off almost all of the fingerprint on my pinky finger. To be …

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Red Raspberry Leaf Pregnancy Tea Recipe
Drink Recipes, Recipes

Red Raspberry Leaf Tea Recipe

October 7, 2015 by Katie Wells

I have used red raspberry leaf for years. It is an amazing multi-purpose and highly-nutritious herb with a delicious taste similar to regular black tea (but without the caffeine). When pregnant, I start using red raspberry leaf tea as part of my pregnancy blend in late second and third trimester. Though red raspberry leaf tea …

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How to Use Rhassoul Clay for Beatuy and Detox
Beauty

How to Use Rhassoul Clay For Beauty and Detox

October 6, 2015 by Katie Wells

I love and use various healing clays, and one that I am especially enjoying right now is Rhassoul Clay. This natural clay from Morocco is incredible for skin and hair and is inexpensive. What is Rhassoul Clay? Rhassoul Clay is a high-quality soothing clay for external use that stores indefinitely if kept dry. It is …

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