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Wellness Mama » Archives for May 2023

Archives for May 2023

square foot gardening
Natural Home

How to Get Started with Square Foot Gardening (and Why)

May 26, 2023 by Katie Wells

A little research on starting a backyard garden will quickly show there are many (maybe too many?) ways of garden planning. I’ve tried many methods of organic gardening over the years, like companion planting and crop rotation. One of the best for small spaces has been square foot gardening. The square foot gardening method makes …

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citronella candle
Natural Home

DIY Beeswax Citronella Candles

May 25, 2023 by Katie Wells

Sometimes it seems like going outside for a family meal can mean we’re the ones on the menu. If you’re tired of mosquitos and other annoying pests, then try these homemade citronella candles. That way you can eat your grilled chicken in peace! Citronella scented candles are a safe, non-toxic way to beat back mosquitos …

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Chicken_Lettuce_Wraps
Poultry Recipes, Recipes

Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps

May 23, 2023 by Katie Wells

I must admit… I’ve never had cashew chicken at a Chinese restaurant so I don’t know what it’s “supposed” to taste like. I saw a lot of pictures of cashew chicken going around Pinterest, and they looked good. Rather than clicking on the link to discover the recipe probably called for a can of soda, …

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benefits of camping
Health

7 Ways Camping Improves Health & Circadian Rhythm

May 19, 2023 by Katie Wells

In today’s fast-paced world of screens and schedules, we often miss the importance of reconnecting with nature and its many benefits. Outdoor activities in nature like hiking, canoeing, rock climbing, biking, or even just sitting outside can be beneficial. Yet, the most pronounced benefits come from longer exposure to nature’s beauty. Today we’re going to …

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bat house
Natural Home

3 Important Reasons to Have a Bat House in Your Yard

May 18, 2023 by Katie Wells

For many people, visions of bats may conjure up creepy ideas of bloodsucking rodents (they aren’t rodents). We live in an area with a lot of natural caves. This gives us many opportunities to learn about bats and how they influence our environment. If you’ve never thought about trying to attract bats to your backyard or considered building …

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cake bars
Dessert Recipes, Recipes

Fruit and Nut Cake Bars

May 16, 2023 by Katie Wells

I’m not usually one for elaborate, time-consuming dessert recipes. Give me a piece of fruit or healthy energy balls and I’m a happy mama. These fruit and nut cake bars are a bit more time intensive, but very worth it. They’re a delicious, portable, single serving size dessert option. I’m frequently traveling somewhere, whether it’s …

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companion planting
Natural Home

How to Grow a Better Garden With Companion Planting

May 12, 2023 by Katie Wells

Just about every organic gardening book or blog advocates for companion planting. I’ve even written before about plant pairs that control pests in the garden and boost plant health. Sounds perfect, right? Companion Planting Chart So, you start picking out what you want to grow in your garden this year. Next, you search “companion planting chart” …

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how to make crayons
Natural Home

How to Make Crayons With Natural Ingredients

May 11, 2023 by Katie Wells

We do a lot of art projects at our house and it’s something I really encourage my kids to do. Just like our food and personal care products though, I tried to give my little ones art supplies that were as natural as possible. Here’s how to make crayons you can feel good about. My …

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sriracha mayo
Condiment Recipes, Recipes

Sriracha Mayo Recipe

May 9, 2023 by Katie Wells

On the town square in our little town is a tiny local restaurant with quirky food and an equally interesting atmosphere. And it has the best seafood bisque in town. They also have a killer sriracha mayo, but I wasn’t in love with some of the ingredients. Sriracha Mayo Mayo can be a wonderful condiment …

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intestinal parasites
Health

What to Do About Intestinal Parasites

May 5, 2023 by Katie Wells

You’ve probably heard horror stories of 3-foot tapeworms camping out in someone’s gut. Most parasites though are so small they can only be seen with a microscope! Millions (if not billions!) of people around the world have parasites. Many don’t even know it. Intestinal Parasites There’s a very good chance you have yeast overgrowth or …

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sunscreen stick
Beauty

Homemade Sunscreen Sticks

May 4, 2023 by Katie Wells

I’ve had fun lately creating several different varieties of lotion bars. I started with the basic recipe and realized the options were truly endless for variations. Sometimes I’ll use a mold, but I like making lotion bar sticks too for even easier application. One of my favorites so far is this DIY sunscreen stick! Mineral …

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Vietnamese_Spring_Rolls
Recipes, Seafood Recipes, Snack Recipes

How to Make Vietnamese Spring Rolls

May 2, 2023 by Katie Wells

Our family loves eating foods from different cultures. The recipes often feature fresh ingredients and it’s nice to try all of the different flavors! These fresh Vietnamese spring rolls are the latest Asian recipe we’ve tried for dinner. Spring Rolls Recipe This recipe was inspired by my friend David Vo. It’s based off of a …

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