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Simple Answers for Healthier Families
I always find it exciting when I learn to make a common condiment at home. When it’s something I use a lot and always seem to run out of, like honey mustard, it’s even more satisfying. Recently, I was going to be making ribs and I was out of BBQ sauce. Rather than making a trip …
There aren’t many things I can say I’m an expert at in this world. In fact, the short list would include accidentally killing house plants and procrastinating until I have 8 loads of laundry to fold. But there are a couple of other things I’m pretty close to expert status at after years of navigating them: …
I’ve been making natural lip balm, lipstick, and chapstick recipes for years, although it took me a while to actually get it to the point of a recipe. Typically I would just eyeball the ingredients, which shows you how easy this recipe is to make! This homemade lipstick recipe mimics a creamy, full coverage lipstick and …
I’m a huge fan of seafood for its many health benefits and shrimp is one of my favorites. I love finding new ways to use shrimp in easy, healthy meals (and you know how I love quick and easy meals!). This shrimp poblano taco recipe checks all of my boxes. It’s simple to make but …
I’ve written before about our morning routine and how it keeps our home humming. Now it’s time for me to dish the deets on nighttime routines. It isn’t about rigid schedules or a one size fits all approach, but it helps the household (and mom!) work so much better. Nighttime Routine for Moms (and Everyone …
Who knew that nearly half of all the plants around us are edible? For many, sumac is one of those plants. Sumac berry clusters have been used for thousands of years as both food and medicine. Here are some sumac benefits and how to use it in your own home. What Is Sumac? Isn’t sumac …
Chicken tenders (or fingers, take your pick) are a kid (and adult) favorite, at least at our house. As with all of our favorite foods, I’ve found healthier alternatives to the traditional versions as we’ve adopted a healthier diet. Can Chicken Tenders Be a Health Food? The first step to making fried chicken healthier is to …
I’ve already posted in depth about some of the major problems with modern use of essential oils (in one of my most controversial posts to date), but essential oils do have many benefits, so I wanted to cover the positive side as well. Benefits of Essential Oils Though essential oils do have a dark side if used …
Nothing is more relaxing than a warm bath… except perhaps a relaxing warm detox bath that also helps cleanse the body in other ways. If you struggle with toxins or skin issues these natural recipes are a simple, easy, and inexpensive way to boost health. I’m always up for a warm bath, and these natural …
Ice cream is a kid-favorite dessert (and let’s face it, adults too!), but store-bought ones often contain high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors and flavors, or other ingredients that we avoid. Enter making ice cream at home! This butter pecan ice cream recipe is a healthy and incredibly delicious alternative to store-bought ice cream. It’s also …
Ozone is often talked about in the context of the environment but is also a time-tested alternative treatment. Ozone therapy uses oxygen mixed with ozone gas for a wide range of health benefits and antibacterial applications. While it has tons of potential, there are some things to be cautious about, too. This post will explore …
Finding a natural skincare routine can be tough. It often leads to strange things like washing your face with olive oil or making a face mask out of yogurt. It can be hard to find natural alternatives to some of your favorite conventional products, but this recipe is one that made the switch easy! How …
Another simple recipe for the win! I was poking around in my fridge looking for a fast and easy lunch idea one day and spotted some leftover roast chicken. I tossed a few things together and this resulting pesto chicken salad was a hit! Pesto Chicken Salad With Artichokes and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Delicious doesn’t have to be …
