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Wellness Mama » Archives for April 2018

Archives for April 2018

The home microbiome. How it impacts health and how to improve it.
Natural Home

How the Home Microbiome Impacts Health (& How to Improve It)

April 27, 2018 by Katie Wells

Thanks to a bunch of recent research, most of us have at least a passing familiarity with our gut microbiomes and how much the bacteria in our bodies impact our lives. We even now understand that our skin has a microbiome and so does our mouth. But what science is just starting to reveal and …

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Homemade natural bubble bath for kids
Natural Home

Natural Bubble Bath Recipe for Kids

April 25, 2018 by Katie Wells

I love a good detox bath to remove toxins from the body and help kids relax (especially before bed) but a bubble bath is so much more fun! Unfortunately, many bubble baths available at the store contain ingredients that can cause more toxicity. This bubble bath recipe is a great way to give kids a …

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Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Your Kids
Breakfast Recipes, Recipes

Healthy Breakfast Ideas Kids Love

April 24, 2018 by Katie Wells

One of the biggest challenges in switching to a real food diet is figuring out what to eat for breakfast. Breakfast cereals are a really common choice these days, especially for kids, but sadly are not real food. Even healthy and organic breakfast cereals must be processed in some way to reach cereal form, and …

Read moreHealthy Breakfast Ideas Kids Love
The 411 on the California Prop 65
Health

The 411 on California Prop 65

April 23, 2018 by Katie Wells

I like to know what is in my food and products, so on the surface, Prop 65 is an amazing law. A label that tells me when a product contains harmful chemicals? A dream come true! But after seeing the warning on many of the natural health products I use (like supplements), I did some …

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How to make a bee hotel for your backyard
Natural Home

How to Make a Bee House or Bee Hotel in Your Yard

April 20, 2018 by Katie Wells

Most of us know just how important honey bees are to our food supply and why it matters so much to protect them. Hopefully many of us are even taking some simple steps, like these, to do so. But did you know there are over 4,000 species of native bees in the US alone? And …

Read moreHow to Make a Bee House or Bee Hotel in Your Yard
Alfalfa Herb benefits and uses
Natural Remedies

Alfalfa Benefits & Uses for Improved Health

April 20, 2018 by Katie Wells

I use herbal remedies for many things on a daily basis. From homemade lotions, to infused oils and salves, to herbal teas and veggie smoothies, we use a lot of different herbs each day for the nutritional benefits and one of my favorites is alfalfa. Alfalfa, you ask? Isn’t that what they feed cows, horses, and other …

Read moreAlfalfa Benefits & Uses for Improved Health
Pho recipe in the Instant Pot
Poultry Recipes, Recipes, Soup & Stew Recipes

Homemade Pho With Zoodles (Instant Pot Option)

April 19, 2018 by Katie Wells

I’m no expert in Vietnamese food, but I am a big fan. In fact, trying dishes from other cultures is something we love to do to get more variety in our diets. When we discovered pho, we knew we had a new family favorite on our hands. Despite its short name, pho is big on flavor …

Read moreHomemade Pho With Zoodles (Instant Pot Option)
Natural remedies for bronchitis
Natural Remedies

Natural Remedies for Bronchitis

April 18, 2018 by Katie Wells

You probably already know that there are many natural remedies for colds and flu. One hundred years ago, families wouldn’t have made the trek to the doctor for something so easily managed at home. There’s a misconception that bronchitis is a very serious illness that always needs a trip to the doctor and a prescription. …

Read moreNatural Remedies for Bronchitis
Benefits and uses of Magnesium Oil Spray
Natural Home

Magnesium Oil Benefits & How to Use It

April 18, 2018 by Katie Wells

Even with a healthy, real food diet, it can often be difficult to get the magnesium our bodies need from food alone. I’ve written before about how I supplement magnesium daily, and the most effective way I’ve found to do it is using magnesium oil spray on my skin. Why do I I feel that …

Read moreMagnesium Oil Benefits & How to Use It
Gluten free lactation cookie recipe
Motherhood, Recipes, Snack Recipes

Real-Food Lactation Cookies (Gluten Free)

April 17, 2018 by Katie Wells

Pregnancy, labor, birth, and then breastfeeding… all of these things put high physical strain and demand for nutrients on a mom’s body. It’s so important to take time to nourish and replenish our bodies each step of the way, especially during the crucial postpartum time. Sitting down to breastfeed many times a day (and night) …

Read moreReal-Food Lactation Cookies (Gluten Free)
Reasons to stop drinking soda
Health

Ten Reasons to Avoid Soda (& How to Kick the Habit)

April 16, 2018 by Katie Wells

The average American drinks approximately 38 GALLONS of soda each year. Some people even admit to drinking more soda than water each day, or no water at all. Soft drinks are a multi-billion dollar product, and they account for a quarter of all drinks consumed in the United States. The good news is that according to …

Read moreTen Reasons to Avoid Soda (& How to Kick the Habit)
Do we need air filters? And which ones I recommend.
Natural Home

Do We Really Need Air Filters? (+ Reviews)

April 13, 2018 by Katie Wells

There is some debate as to whether air filters are really necessary for a healthy home. True, you can do a lot for your indoor air with a few well-chosen indoor plants and it is the most natural and inexpensive way to purify indoor air. But since indoor air is more polluted than outdoor air, …

Read moreDo We Really Need Air Filters? (+ Reviews)
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe
Poultry Recipes, Recipes

Classic Chicken and Rice Recipe (Instant Pot)

April 13, 2018 by Katie Wells

Chicken and rice casserole is as American as hot dogs and burgers. We all grew up eating it but know better now! While a hearty piping-hot casserole may be delicious comfort food (or not, depending on your mother’s recipe), they are notorious for being high-calorie and made with condensed soup from a can. This healthier …

Read moreClassic Chicken and Rice Recipe (Instant Pot)
How to get started with cloth diapers
Motherhood

Cloth Diapers 101: How to Get Started

April 12, 2018 by Katie Wells

The decision to cloth diaper is easy for some. But if you are like me, there are a million questions that need to be answered first! Cloth diapering today is so different from the way our grandmothers did it. I have talked to many women who remember cloth diapering as a burdensome task that they …

Read moreCloth Diapers 101: How to Get Started
Tea recipe for a sore throat
Natural Remedies

Marshmallow Licorice Sore Throat Tea Recipe

April 11, 2018 by Katie Wells

One thing I can’t stand? A sore throat! It’s truly miserable, especially for kids. I keep the ingredients on hand to make this herbal sore throat spray when sickness hits, but there’s nothing like a hot cup of tea when you’re down and out. Especially if it’s a sore throat tea made with natural ingredients like …

Read moreMarshmallow Licorice Sore Throat Tea Recipe
Recipe for a delicious strawberry cheesecake smoothie
Drink Recipes, Recipes

Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie (With a Secret Ingredient)

April 10, 2018 by Katie Wells

Smoothies can be a delicious and healthy way to add an extra boost of nutrition to your diet (and a sneaky way to get extra nutrition into kids). I have a collection of some of our favorite whey-free smoothie recipes here, but this strawberry cheesecake smoothie is just as delicious as our old favorites. Unlike …

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How to make a kitchen herb box
Natural Home

How to Make an Indoor Kitchen Herb Garden

April 9, 2018 by Katie Wells

I use lots of herbs and spices in my house, both for flavor and for the health benefits. Some are culinary and others are used for tinctures, salves, skin, and beauty recipes. Dried herbs are fine for many uses but there’s nothing like fresh herbs to give a dish a little something extra. If you’re …

Read moreHow to Make an Indoor Kitchen Herb Garden
overprotected-childhood
Motherhood

Overprotected Childhood: How Keeping Kids Safe is Actually Harming Them

April 7, 2018 by Katie Wells

Utah recently passed legislation to “legalize the 80s” and let kids play outside again without fear of CPS being called on the parents. The new law essentially defined the difference between letting kids have independence and parental neglect, protecting the ability for kids to ride bikes and play outside alone. I shared a video about …

Read moreOverprotected Childhood: How Keeping Kids Safe is Actually Harming Them
How Minimalism with a family is possible (and life changing)
Organization

How Minimalism With a Family is Possible (& Life Changing!)

April 6, 2018 by Katie Wells

I think I’ve finally arrived at the point in life where I can say … we are minimalists. (And yes, a minimalist family of eight that homeschools.) What does this mean exactly? It doesn’t mean we live in a stark white house (although I would love that!) and it doesn’t mean I threw out all …

Read moreHow Minimalism With a Family is Possible (& Life Changing!)
Organic Gardening- How to Grow a Thriving Backyard Garden
Natural Home

Organic Gardening 101: How to Start Your Own Backyard Garden

April 5, 2018 by Katie Wells

Gardening was once a normal part of life for most people. Not so many generations ago, neighbors exchanged fresh produce over fences (too many zucchini again!) and most people knew their local farmer. Most of us too probably have fond memories of grandmothers opening a can of homemade pickles or jam. Even though times have changed …

Read moreOrganic Gardening 101: How to Start Your Own Backyard Garden
Baby products that you need, and the ones that you don't
Motherhood

Baby Products You Actually Need (& What You Can Live Without)

April 4, 2018 by Katie Wells

I remember being pregnant with my first baby and going to the store to register for baby products. I was like a kid in a candy store, convinced that I needed every cute outfit, innovative gadget, and award-winning baby products. I registered for dozens of items, and in hindsight, I’m so glad that I never …

Read moreBaby Products You Actually Need (& What You Can Live Without)
Baked salmon and asparagus sheet pan recipe
Recipes, Seafood Recipes

One-Pan Baked Salmon Asparagus Recipe

April 3, 2018 by Katie Wells

With a large family to feed and not much time on my hands, I’m a big fan of one-pan meals. (In fact, I based my whole cookbook on the concept.) I already make large pans of roasted vegetables weekly, but we eat a lot of seafood these days as well so this salmon asparagus sheet …

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Radish cream cheese dip recipe
Recipes, Snack Recipes

Radish Cream Cheese Dip (Cool & Zesty!)

April 3, 2018 by Katie Wells

I’m always looking for more easy and tasty ways to serve nourishing foods to my family. Getting kids on board with eating healthy can take some strategic planning, but recipes like this radish cream cheese dip help make it easier. (And it’s not a bad way for adults to enjoy more veggies too!) Having some …

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benefits and uses of red raspberry leaf
Natural Remedies

Red Raspberry Leaf Uses & Benefits (For Pregnancy & More)

April 2, 2018 by Katie Wells

Raspberry leaf is probably my favorite herb and definitely the one I consume the most because of its amazing nutrient profile. I even use it in my homemade multivitamin tincture. While the taste is nothing like raspberries, it has gentle taste similar to regular black tea (but without the caffeine). Raspberry leaf is generally known for …

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