Natural All-Purpose Cleaner (That Works!)
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Once upon a time, I was a single college student in a one-room dorm and it didn’t take much to keep it clean. Fast forward a few years and I…
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Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe
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Growing up, we didn’t eat out often (like never) so it was always a really special treat to go to any restaurant. When we did go somewhere to eat, we…
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Should You Do Delayed Cord Clamping?
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Being a mom can be hard enough but add in the decisions surrounding childbirth and things can get confusing. When to clamp the umbilical cord has been a topic of…
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How to Make T-Shirt Bags for Groceries (and More)
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Several years ago I made some reusable produce bags for when I’m at the grocery store or farmer’s market. While they’re great for smaller items I wanted something a little…
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Easy Caesar Salad Recipe
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Years ago I thought I hated Caesar salads. Before my real food days, I didn’t like salads at all. Now options like this strawberry feta salad make a regular appearance…
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The Benefits of Berberine and How I Use It
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In the world of natural remedies, a rising star is gaining attention for its incredible health benefits: berberine. While most people might assume berberine is an herb, it’s actually a…
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Homemade Healing Salve
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Last week, within the span of one day, three of my kids needed a Band-Aid for some reason. With six kids who like to climb, jump, and live in their…
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Simple 5-Minute Pickled Red Onions
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I really enjoy red onions, but I absolutely love pickled red onions. If you’ve never had the pleasure of trying some, you owe it to yourself to remedy that asap! Ketchup…
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What is Ketamine and Who Should Use it?
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Ketamine is a remarkable substance that can transform mental health and wellness. Often associated with anesthesia and party scenes, ketamine is now emerging as a potential game-changer for mood, pain,…
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Easy DIY Face Wipes
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Sometimes I’ll whip up a batch of disinfecting reusable wipes for cleaning with. I decided to experiment with making something similar for my facial routine. These DIY face wipes may…
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Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
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I love stuffed mushrooms as a yummy side dish or appetizer. When they’re stuffed with crab meat they can easily double as a main dish too. These stuffed portobello mushrooms…
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Natural Bug Repellent Recipes That Work!
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Every year as warmer weather approaches, I make several homemade products for summer. This includes my homemade sunscreen and these natural bug repellent recipes. I don’t use sunscreen often because it limits…
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Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe
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My kids have been begging for ice cream lately. Since many of our family’s summer activities involve getting outside in the heat and humidity, I decided a strawberry ice cream break was…
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10 Effective Remedies for Chigger Bites (You Have at Home)
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Chiggers, along with lice, are some of our least favorite creatures. Imagine there was a tiny monster in the same family as scorpions and spiders. It was so tiny, in…
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Chorizo Spanish Rice Recipe (With Cauliflower Rice)
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Growing up in Texas, I came to love the flavors of Mexican food. Although I’ve moved a few times since then, Mexican dishes frequently make an appearance at our dinner…
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How to Get Started with Square Foot Gardening (and Why)
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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…
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DIY Beeswax Citronella Candles
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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…
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Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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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…
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7 Ways Camping Improves Health & Circadian Rhythm
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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,…
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3 Important Reasons to Have a Bat House in Your Yard
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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…
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Fruit and Nut Cake Bars
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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…
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How to Grow a Better Garden With Companion Planting
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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…
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How to Make Crayons With Natural Ingredients
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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…
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Sriracha Mayo Recipe
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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.…