Wellness Mama®
Simple Answers for Healthier Families
I know I might sound unromantic, but something in me rebels against commercialized holidays (like Valentine’s Day). My husband feels the same way, so we don’t do a lot to mark the day. Every year hubby and I still plan to stay in for our usual at-home date night, but sometimes I cave (just a …
Valentine’s is a day for showing others how much we love them, and that often involves Valentine’s Day cards and crafts. This is a great time to pull out the crafts station for art projects and let the kids have fun. Here are some ideas for Valentine’s Day crafts for your little ones to make …
I love cooking pork tenderloins. I was looking through the recipes on the site recently and realized that I don’t have any recipes for pork tenderloin on here. Crazy! I’ve done smothered pork chops and tacos al pastor with pork roast, but never a tenderloin recipe. Well, better late than never. This roasted and stuffed pork tenderloin is one …
The Paleo diet has taken the world by storm over the past decade, but different versions of this diet have been popping up in the last couple of years. You might have heard of the Autoimmune Paleo Diet (AIP), Dr. Terry Wahls’ Protocol, the Primal Diet (which includes dairy products), or a low-carb or keto …
It seems that if I’m not cleaning the kitchen, I’m cleaning the bathroom. Bathrooms can take a lot of time to clean because of all the different surfaces and how much they get used. Plus, if you have boys and have ever cleaned their bathroom… #eww. Here are my favorite homemade bathroom cleaners and how …
It’s coffee shop drink makeover time! I always feel so satisfied when I come up with a delicious recipe for a coffee shop favorite. I find it so rewarding to know that I can make something just as tasty using wholesome ingredients for a fraction of the price. My salted caramel latte is one of my favorites, …
For most of us, our parents ingrained the importance of brushing our teeth and flossing from a young age. Many of us feel guilty as adults for failing to do both every single day. Flossing is one of the most common and accepted general health recommendations. It’s right up there with the importance of eating …
Our metabolism helps control how we use energy, and when it’s slow, we can feel sluggish and weighed down. Nutrients like selenium are important for a healthy metabolism. This metabolism-boosting tea recipe is another healthy (and delicious!) way to support our energy burners. What Is Metabolism? According to Harvard, metabolism is how our body uses …
I love the flavor of rotisserie-style chicken from the store, but it’s hard to find organic or free-range chicken cooked rotisserie-style. It was such a time saver to buy a couple of rotisserie chicken every couple of weeks and use the meat to make chicken salad, casseroles, and the bones to make soup and broth. But I didn’t like …
I’ve shared my favorite health and wellness books over the years, and now I want to share with you the best books recommended by podcast guests. Many of the books they shared became some of my personal favorites. It’s almost like I had my own exclusive book club. In fact, I ended up asking many …
Herbal remedies are something I always have on hand for whatever life brings. They won’t do me much good, though, if I can’t find what I need when I need it! Here’s how to store and organize your natural remedies, herbs, and more. How to Store Your Natural Remedies As my natural remedies started to …
This quick and easy breakfast pizza recipe was born one morning when the kids couldn’t decide between bacon and sausage. They were also tired of our basic scrambled eggs and veggies. I decided to use the same basic breakfast ingredients but serve them in a more fun way. Since then, this has become a Saturday morning …
