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Simple Answers for Healthier Families
Several weeks ago my husband, baby and I were at a conference, and during one of the breaks, I noticed they had camel milk as one of the refreshments on hand (along with water, coffee, kombucha, and paleo snacks). I was slightly taken aback, as I can count on one hand the number of actual camels I’ve …
Did you know that: Indoor air can be much more toxic than outdoor air? In fact, the air in your home may be the most toxic air you encounter each day. This is for a variety of reasons, including: Off-gassing from plastics used within the home Residue of harmful chemicals from cleaning products Build up of …
I try to avoid using plastic in our home as much as possible, but I understand the convenience of plastic baggies for snacks on the go. When I am out and about with the kids I like to keep some healthy snacks in my purse for when hunger strikes. There are a lot of great …
Save hundreds a year by making your own beauty products, cleaning products, and spice blends… That’s what I set out to do years ago when I was on a super-tight budget and just starting to raise my family. I realized the easiest way to save money and avoid harmful chemicals was to make them myself. …
I absolutely love soy sauce… it has a delicious flavor and it is often used in stir frys and marinades. It is also a source of gluten and soy, so I’ve been experimenting with alternatives for years. After much trial and error, and many dishes tasting like vinegar or the wrong blend of spices, I’ve …
I’ve been a fan of Himalayan Salt and salt lamps for a long time, and in the past few months I’ve also come to love cooking with a himalayan salt block or cooking tile. Here’s why its awesome: Salt has been used and valued throughout history and was so valuable in the 1800s that it …
While I love my beeswax candles and have many healthy uses for honey, the importance of the honey bee goes well beyond what they produce directly. Many of the foods we eat rely to some degree on the honey bee for pollination. Why the Honey Bee Matters So Much For crops like strawberries, honey bees …
Stop what? Well, lots of things actually: We need to stop buying unhealthy foods, feeding them too much sugar, and not giving them enough time outside to play. The thing that I’ve noticed in an increasing amount lately that we also really need to stop doing: Letting our Kids be Picky! Yes, I said letting. …
Anyone familiar with essential oils and their benefits probably knows that lavender promotes relaxation, lemon boosts cleaning power, and tea tree disinfects. But do you know as much about the benefits of frankincense? Just the mention probably immediately calls to mind the biblical story of the Three Wise Men and their gifts of gold, frankincense, …
I don’t know about you, but I find that most baby bibs available in the store are of poor quality. Unless you are willing to fork over an arm and a leg for a piece of fabric your baby is going to drool and slobber on, you will often have to settle for what is …
