Decadent Chocolate Covered Raspberry Bites
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Valentine’s Day is a day where many of us take the opportunity to tell our loved ones how much we appreciate them. Whether that’s a significant other, the ladies in…
Katie Wells
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How to Grow Microgreens at Home (the Easy Way)
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Maybe you’ve seen microgreens at your local farmer’s market or farm to table restaurant. These little green plants are similar to sprouts, and just as packed with nutrients. Growing microgreens…
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Healthier Homemade Samoas Cookies Recipe
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Girl Scout cookies are popular this time of year. It’s estimated that over 200 million of those crunchy, chewy, addictive small boxes sell every year. What’s not so tasty are…
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Why My Kids (Mostly) Eat Whatever They Want
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Parents ask me about food more than almost anything else. After all, I’m the natural health lady, so of course my kids are always drinking kale smoothies (not really). When…
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21+ Creative and Practical Uses For Junk Food
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When I made the switch to eating whole foods over a decade ago, I realized I had a lot of food I no longer wanted to eat lurking in the…
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Slow Cooker Boston Butt Recipe (Instant Pot Option)
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Growing up and living in the south, I’m pretty familiar with pork barbecue. I’m also familiar with the fact that most barbecue places rely on high fructose corn syrup and…
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Homemade Baby Balm Skin Cream Recipe
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When I was pregnant with my first child, my friends and relatives literally gave me 11 bottles of baby lotion. The smell reminded me of my own childhood. I loved…
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Easy Crockpot Chicken Tacos Recipe
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There are seasons when life feels (extra) full. Meals still need to happen, kids still get hungry (often earlier than expected), and having a plan for dinner can make the…
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Rejuvenating Herbal Face Steam For Healthier Skin
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I’ve been known for my unconventional skincare methods. They often involve herbs or essential oils and sometimes rubbing ice or even mud on my face. There are so many plants…
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Chili Lime Seasoning Recipe
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Chili lime seasoning is one of those things I didn’t think much about until it became something we used all the time. It’s simple, easy to make, and somehow works…
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How Triggers Can Become Teachers (and Bring More Peace)
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I used to think being triggered meant someone else was doing something wrong. Someone interrupted me, showed up late again, or spoke too loudly. My irritation felt justified. After all,…
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Green Juice Benefits (Plus a Refreshing Recipe)
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Green juice has become more popular in recent years, especially during fasting or detox. It’s one of those wellness trends people either swear by or completely write off. For some…
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Southwest Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
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Growing up in Texas, I have a special place in my heart for Tex-Mex recipes. Simple dishes like these Tex-Mex lettuce wraps and southwest shepherd’s pie make a regular appearance…
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The Daily Habits I Can’t Live Without
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For a long time, I believed feeling my best required complex routines and constant optimization. Instead of spreadsheets to track all my supplements, I’ve learned that health is built through…
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Delicious Herbal Tea Recipes and Their Benefits
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Herbal teas are a delicious and easy way to boost fluid intake and sneak in some extra nutrients. Unlike coffee and other teas that have caffeine, herbal tea benefits the…
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7 Layer Dip (Protein Packed)
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While I have my favorite stand-by appetizers, I’m always looking for something new to try. Especially when it involves making a traditional dish even healthier. This 7 layer dip recipe…
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What My Health Risk Score Showed Me (and How It Can Help You Too)
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I used to think that serious disease was either genetic, unavoidable, or something that appeared suddenly later in life. You went to the doctor when something felt wrong, ran tests,…
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DIY Herbal Throat Spray Recipe
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Once upon a very terrible time, all my kids got a stomach bug at the same time… while I was gone. We don’t get sick often, but it was terrible…
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High Protein Greek Yogurt Bagels (Perfect For Breakfast!)
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My kids are old enough that they can make their own breakfast now, but we still enjoy eating together as a family. Learning how to cook is a great skill…
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53+ Ways to Give Experience Gifts Instead of Stuff This Year (Even Last Minute)
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With 6 kids, multiple business ventures, and an indoor plant obsession, it’s easy for things to pile up around the house. Amidst the holiday season gift-giving these gifts can lead…
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140+ Natural & DIY Christmas Gift Ideas
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I love Christmas morning… homemade cinnamon rolls, family, and giving thoughtful gifts. It’s so easy to let the commercialism of the Christmas season take over. Over the years though, I’ve…
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How to Make a Peppermint Mocha
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Every time Christmas rolls around, I start to have visions of a peppermint mocha. I unapologetically enjoy all things coffee, but fancy coffee drinks can be a real budget breaker…
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100+ Useful (& Healthy!) Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas
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What is it about a Christmas stocking? Old or young, waking up on Christmas morning to a stocking lumpy with little surprises has its own special joy. These healthy stocking…
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Creative & Unique Gift Ideas (They Don’t Already Have)
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I’ve shared my holiday gift guide, but many of you have asked for a gift guide of unusual ideas that aren’t the normal kitchen gear, clothing, and toys. This list…