• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to after header navigation
  • Skip to site footer
Wellness Mama®

Wellness Mama®

Simple Answers for Healthier Families

  • About
  • Resources
  • Podcast
  • Blog
    • Beauty
    • Health
    • Mama Wellness
    • Natural Home
    • Natural Remedies
    • Organization
    • Travel
    • Recipes
    • Reviews
  • Shop
  • Health
  • Natural Home
  • Motherhood
  • Natural Remedies
  • Beauty
  • Organization
  • Travel
  • Recipes
  • Reviews

Archives for December 2018

how to get healthy this year

5 Healthy Habits to Adopt This Year

December 29, 2018 by Katie Wells

We are nearing the time of year when we make lists of all the things we have resolved to change (and which two-thirds of us will fizzle out on within the first month). The problem with resolutions is that often we make multiple major and life-altering changes and expect them to happen overnight. Then, frustration hits …

Read more5 Healthy Habits to Adopt This Year
Paleo Italian Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore Recipe (Over Veggie Noodles)

December 28, 2018 by Katie Wells

I’m a big fan of fast and easy meal ideas, especially ones made from all natural ingredients. My husband is a fan of pastas and Italian food, and this recipe is a winner with both of us! The main part of this recipe can be prepared in a slow cooker early in the day and …

Read moreChicken Cacciatore Recipe (Over Veggie Noodles)

Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

December 27, 2018 by Katie Wells

Soup is so good! What I love most about soup is that it is a comfort food that is also nutritious. Soup contains healthy protein and collagen from the broth (if it’s made from meat) and is usually an easy way to get lots of antioxidant-rich vegetables in the diet. This broccoli cheddar soup is …

Read moreCreamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
build your own farmhouse industrial shelves

How to Make DIY Industrial Pipe Shelves

December 19, 2018 by Katie Wells

Fun fact… I have a long running habit of secret things I only do when my husband leaves town. If you guessed drinking wine or watching chick flicks… you’d be wrong. Remodeling and DIY projects are my guilty pleasure, but he hates messes (and getting roped into projects) so I normally only do them when …

Read moreHow to Make DIY Industrial Pipe Shelves
coconut milk snow cream winter kid activities

Easy Snow Cream Recipe

December 18, 2018 by Katie Wells

We first tried this “recipe” the week we finally got our first snow day that actually involved snow. For two days, my kids (and all the kids in the neighborhood) were outside 8-10 hours a day sledding, building snowmen, and making snow angels. One of the children suggested making snow cream and once the idea had …

Read moreEasy Snow Cream Recipe
Dear Moms, Let's Simplify and Enjoy Christmas This Year

Dear Moms, Let’s Simplify Christmas (& Enjoy It) This Year!

December 15, 2018 by Katie Wells

Let’s face it, while the movies portray images of happy families laughing around the kitchen table or in front of the fireplace during the Christmas season, often moms end up more stressed out and busier than ever. I know I fall into the trap, and each year I have to try again to stay focused on …

Read moreDear Moms, Let’s Simplify Christmas (& Enjoy It) This Year!
when to introduce dairy egg and peanut allergy

Why Childhood Food Allergies Are on the Rise (& What to Do)

December 14, 2018 by Katie Wells

I have some natural remedies that I keep on hand for seasonal allergies, but food allergies are in a different camp altogether. While seasonal allergies are annoying, food allergies can be downright deadly. And more and more families are being affected by them. What Is a Food Allergy? Food allergies occur when the body produces a specific immune …

Read moreWhy Childhood Food Allergies Are on the Rise (& What to Do)
how to stay healthy in winter

What Is the Best Diet for Flu Season?

December 12, 2018 by Katie Wells

As we enter the season of holidays (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas) and move on to the New Year, a main concern on people’s mind is getting healthy. This usually involves many resolutions to exercise more and eat better, and this isn’t just for weight loss. This time of year is also prime flu season, and taking …

Read moreWhat Is the Best Diet for Flu Season?
beef Burgundy stew

Easy Boeuf Bourguignon (Beef Burgundy) Recipe

December 11, 2018 by Katie Wells

After my husband and I watched Julie and Julia (good movie!), I went on a French cooking kick. Boeuf Bourguignon (also known as Beef Burgundy) was already pretty healthy to begin with, and I could make it with ingredients I already had on hand. It really is everything it is made out to be in …

Read moreEasy Boeuf Bourguignon (Beef Burgundy) Recipe
Tips for traveling with a baby

Tips for Traveling With a Baby (Without Going Crazy)

December 7, 2018 by Katie Wells

For many people (me included for many years), the idea of prepping for a flight or long drive with a baby is overwhelming. In fact, many people just assume that travel won’t be possible in the first few years with baby. Certainly, travel doesn’t get easier with an additional small human who needs to be carried …

Read moreTips for Traveling With a Baby (Without Going Crazy)
How to make bath bombs with a few simple ingredients

Homemade Bath Bombs Recipe (Great DIY Gift!)

December 6, 2018 by Katie Wells

There is something incredibly relaxing about a warm bath, and these homemade salt bath bombs take the relaxation up a notch! Bath bombs have skyrocketed in popularity lately with thousands of options available (though I’d only recommend natural or organic options if possible). Kids and adults love them and while they can cost up to $9 …

Read moreHomemade Bath Bombs Recipe (Great DIY Gift!)
A healthy peppermint mocha recipe!

How to Make a Peppermint Mocha

December 5, 2018 by Katie Wells

Every time the Christmas season rolls around, I start to have visions of a peppermint mocha. (Yum!) Seriously, I unapologetically enjoy all things coffee, but fancy coffee drinks can be a real budget breaker (not to mention full of sugar). Thankfully, there is an easy and delicious peppermint mocha recipe you can make at home with …

Read moreHow to Make a Peppermint Mocha
st-nicholas-day-traditions-celebration

The Tradition of St. Nicholas Day Around the World (December 6th)

December 1, 2018 by Katie Wells

Thanks to a European influence on both sides of the family, my husband and I both grew up celebrating the tradition of St. Nicholas Day on December 6th. Many people just know St. Nicholas by the name Santa Claus. While the modern figure of Santa derives from St. Nick, you’d hardly find this patron saint …

Read moreThe Tradition of St. Nicholas Day Around the World (December 6th)

About

  • About
  • Sitemap
  • Start Here
  • Comment Policy
  • Affiliate Disclosure
  • Newsletter
  • Full Disclaimer
  • Promo Guidelines
  • Contact
  • Shop

The Blog

  • All Posts
  • Resources
  • Recipes
  • Natural Remedies
  • Beauty
  • Health
  • Natural Home
  • Mama Wellness
  • Organization
  • Travel
  • Podcast
  • Reviews

Copyright © 2022 · Wellness Mama® · All Rights Reserved · Powered by Mai Theme

Stay in the know.

Simple Answers for Healthier Families