Why I Ditched My Alarm For a Sunrise Alarm Clock
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Waking up to the shrill beeping of an alarm has been the norm for many years. However, there is an alternative. Natural alarm clocks or wake-up lights can mimic the…
Katie Wells
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Homemade Dishwasher Detergent
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I’ve posted a lot of recipes for DIY homemade cleaners, but dishwasher detergent was one I had trouble figuring out. After a little more digging, I finally figured out the…
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30-Minute Caramelized Fennel Soup
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Every winter when cooler weather hits I’m ready for a cozy blanket and a bowl of hot soup. Soup for dinner can get old after a while though if you…
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Water Fasting Benefits, Dangers & My Personal Experience
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Several years ago, I started experimenting with water fasting. Over the years, I’ve found it to be an amazing experience, so much so that I continue to do it every…
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How to Remove Stains From Clothes (Without Harsh Chemicals!)
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If your house is anything like mine, laundry stains are a daily fact of life. For many of us, laundry tops the list of household jobs we’d rather not do. It’s…
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Authentic Homemade Spaghetti Sauce (Fresh or Canned Tomatoes)
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Authentic Italian food is a big tradition in our family. Over the years I’ve come up with plenty of healthy twists on our favorite Italian dishes that fit our lifestyle.…
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Health Blogs I Read
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I’ve been blogging for many years now, but when I started, I didn’t know any other bloggers. Over the years, I’ve connected with many of them as we’ve built our…
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Healing Lip Salve Recipe
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To continue the theme of DIY natural lip care recipes, I’m sharing this recipe for homemade herbal lip balm. I love my homemade lipstick and tinted lip balm, but sometimes…
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Dark Chocolate Fondue Recipe
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I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, but when the kids ask for a dessert, I want to make sure it’s a healthy version. Dark chocolate fondue is simple…
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Teaching Christmas Joy to Children
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If we aren’t careful, Christmas can quickly become a time of worrying about what we get and losing sight of what’s important. Spending time with loved ones, sharing gratitude, giving…
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Winter Essential Oil Recipes For Your Diffuser
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Using an essential oil diffuser is one of my favorite ways to use essential oils. It’s gentle and can even be safe for kids. While there are plenty of pre-made…
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Simple Shrimp Bisque Recipe
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I don’t go out to eat all the time, but with more and more restaurants offering healthy menus, it’s more of an option. Years ago there was only one restaurant…
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Dear Moms, How to Simplify Christmas (and Enjoy it!) This Year
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Let’s face it, the holiday season can be a stressful time of year. While the movies portray happy families laughing around the kitchen table or in front of the fireplace,…
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Tantalizing DIY Cinnamon Pine Cones
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There are certain scents that just remind us of Christmas and the holiday season. Peppermint mochas, simmering potpourri, and Christmas cookies baking in the oven. The scent of cinnamon pine…
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Delicious Mexican Hot Chocolate
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I think it’s safe to say almost all of us have had a cup of hot cocoa at some point. When I was younger that meant a package of hot…
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Sicilian Feast of the Seven Fishes for Christmas Eve
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Many years ago our family adopted the tradition of the Feast of Seven Fishes for our Christmas Eve holiday feast. It’s certainly changed over the years, but it’s still a…
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The Tradition of St. Nicholas Day Around the World (December 6th)
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Thanks to a European influence on my side of the family, I grew up celebrating the tradition of St. Nicholas Day on December 6th. Many people just know St. Nicholas…
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Dairy-Free Homemade Eggnog
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Eggnog is a delicious treat holiday season treat, but store-bought versions often have pasteurized eggs, tremendous amounts of sweeteners, and other additives. This traditional homemade eggnog recipe is a great…
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Family Advent Traditions (+ DIY Wreath & Calendars)
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I constantly strive to make the holidays less stressful and more enjoyable. In an effort to pare down on the holiday craziness, I vowed to give experiences instead of stuff…
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Health Benefits of Gratitude (& Why We Have to Work at It)
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Once a year we set aside a day as a nation to reflect on all of the reasons we have to be grateful (yes, it’s not just about turkey and…
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How to Make Reusable Cloth Gift Bags
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Back when my girls were younger my oldest daughter came up with the idea to make reusable cloth gift bags. They had fun making them together and we’ve kept up…
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How to Plan a Healthy Thanksgiving Menu (Recipes + Printable)
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Holidays are a time to honor traditions, break out our best recipes, and celebrate in high style. Still, it can’t be denied that the usual Thanksgiving menu is rough on…
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Root Vegetable Gluten-Free Stuffing
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Stuffing is such a part of Thanksgiving for so many people (me included), but I’ve never loved the boxed, processed stuffing mixes that just seem bland and mushy. Sure, there are…
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Healthy Green Bean Casserole From Scratch
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Green bean casserole is probably my favorite Thanksgiving dinner dish of all time. Unfortunately, cream-of-mystery-franken-foods-soup is not healthy. Neither are the french-fried onions that typically grace the top of this…