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Wellness Mama » Archives for August 2022

Archives for August 2022

diy bakuchiol Serum
Beauty

DIY Bakuchiol Serum With Babchi Oil

August 31, 2022 by Katie Wells

Bakuchiol serum is increasing in popularity with more and more brands adding it to their skincare products. You can make your own an all-natural version with babchi oil (the plant it comes from) and customize it for your skin. This recipe is full of antioxidants and helps fight signs of aging and blemishes. What is …

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Dessert Recipes, Recipes

Coconut Macaroons Recipe

August 30, 2022 by Katie Wells

We love all things coconut at our house. I have 101 ways to use coconut oil, many of which aren’t even food related. Coconut macaroons are one delicious way to get more coconut oil in your life. I use coconut a lot in cooking. The oil is great for baking, roasting, sautéing, and frying. And I …

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school lunch ideas
Recipes

70+ Healthy School Lunch Ideas (With 2-Week Menu)

August 26, 2022 by Katie Wells

Before I share these healthy school lunch ideas, I have a confession to make… Since we homeschool, this isn’t an area I have daily experience with as I don’t need to pack lunches every single day (but much respect to all of you parents who do!). Most of us grew up on grilled cheese sandwiches (crusts on …

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rice water for hair
Beauty

Rice Water For Lustrous Hair

August 24, 2022 by Katie Wells

While our family doesn’t eat a lot of rice and other grains, they can still have their uses. Rice water for natural hair care may be trending on TikTok, but it’s been around for thousands of years. Here’s how to use this simple, age-old remedy for stronger, healthier hair. The History of Rice Water Rice …

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steak-fajita-salad
Beef Recipes, Recipes, Salad Recipes

Steak Fajita Salad

August 23, 2022 by Katie Wells

I really like Mexican food (ok, I’m obsessed with it!) and so do my kids. A lot of my favorite meals have a Mexican theme, and this steak fajita salad is one of my all-time favorites! It’s really easy to make and can transform leftover beef (almost any cut) into a stellar meal. Salad on …

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sunbathing benefits
Health

Surprising Benefits of Sunbathing and Tanning

August 19, 2022 by Katie Wells

Sunbathing and tanning often get a bad rap due to their associations with skin cancer. But mounting evidence shows healthy sun exposure isn’t only safe but necessary. Here’s how to safely get the health benefits of sunbathing. Staying in the sun until we’re toasty and red can increase skin cancer risk. But an anti-inflammatory diet …

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home remedies
Natural Remedies

Simple Home Remedies Every Family Should Have

August 17, 2022 by Katie Wells

I’ve written about my extensive natural “medicine cabinet” before, but I’m always asked what my favorites are. Which home remedies are worth the money with a limited budget? The good news is many of these simple remedies can be found in your kitchen cabinets! My Favorite Simple Home Remedies As the question goes… if I …

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Dessert Recipes, Recipes

Crepe Cake

August 16, 2022 by Katie Wells

I’ve made a gluten free vanilla layer cake on special occasions before, but I wanted to try my hand at a crepe cake. My version is made with protein packed crepes that are gluten or grain free, chocolate hazelnut spread, and fluffy whipped cream. It’s the perfect showstopper dessert to pull out for friends or …

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face oil
Beauty

Herbal DIY Face Oil

August 10, 2022 by Katie Wells

There are plenty of retinol creams and conventional skincare products promising greater skin. But these often contain ingredients I don’t want on my face or in my body. This DIY herbal face oil features skin soothing and anti-aging ingredients for amazing skin.  I was blessed with the naturally oily skin that many of my relatives …

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baked feta
Recipes, Snack Recipes

Baked Feta

August 9, 2022 by Katie Wells

Our family likes feta cheese with these Greek meatball skewers and in this strawberry salad (my favorite!). But I’ve never had feta by itself before. This baked feta recipe is inspired by my trip to Greece and is perfect to use as a dip or throw in a stir fry. Baked Feta with Olive Oil …

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regenerative agriculture
Health

What Is Regenerative Agriculture and Why Do We Need it?

August 5, 2022 by Katie Wells

Regenerative agriculture is the newest buzzphrase for growing healthy food. We went from conversations around “organic agriculture” to “sustainable agriculture” to “regenerative agriculture.” The idea behind “sustainable” growing is that farming sustains itself—and we can preserve the quality of our soils for years to come. Because of modern farming practices (like planting the same crops …

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bakuchiol and babchi
Health

Bakuchiol: More Than Just a Retinol Alternative

August 3, 2022 by Katie Wells

You may have heard the recent buzz about bakuchiol in skin serums. While this natural ingredient has been around for decades, more and more companies are using it in their skincare. Here’s what it is, how to use it, and if it’s really safe. Bakuchiol vs Babchi Pronounced (ba-koo-heel), bakuchiol is a monoterpene from babchi …

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lettuce tacos
Beef Recipes, Recipes, Salad Recipes

Tex-Mex Lettuce Taco Wraps

August 2, 2022 by Katie Wells

Growing up in the south I ate a lot of Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes. I’ve since created quite a few of my own variations on the humble taco. These lettuce tacos are wrapped with butterleaf or romaine lettuce instead of the traditional corn or wheat shell. They’re paleo, low carb, and keto, and make the …

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