Tacos al Pastor With Pineapple & Cilantro
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Who doesn’t like Mexican food? Seriously, is there anyone out there who doesn’t? Anyway, I know my family sure does. These beef and rice bowls are one of our busy weeknight favorites.…
Katie Wells
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5 Ways to Get More Done Every Day (Without Burning Out)
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Getting things done each day can be quite a challenge. Motherhood is a job in and of its own — then add in marriage and relationships, business, friendships, and extended…
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How to Use Cumin for Digestion, Immune Health, and So Much More
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It’s always fascinating to me to learn about the health benefits of common kitchen spices. We use ground cumin powder when we make chili, tacos, curry, or fajitas (which is…
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Sweet and Smoky Homemade BBQ Sauce
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I always find it exciting when I learn to make a common condiment at home. When it’s something I use a lot and always seem to run out of, like honey…
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How Thyroid Disease Affects Pregnancy and Fertility
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There aren’t many things I can say I’m an expert at in this world. In fact, the short list would include accidentally killing house plants and procrastinating until I have 8…
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All-Natural Homemade Lipstick Recipe
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I’ve been making natural lip balm, lipstick, and chapstick recipes for years, although it took me a while to actually get it to the point of a recipe. Typically I would…
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Zesty Shrimp Poblano Tacos With Kiwi Salsa
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I’m a huge fan of seafood for its many health benefits and shrimp is one of my favorites. I love finding new ways to use shrimp in easy, healthy meals…
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Health Benefits of Sumac (& Creative Ways to Use It)
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Who knew that nearly half of all the plants around us are edible? For many, sumac is one of those plants. Sumac berry clusters have been used for thousands of…
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Healthy Chicken Tenders Recipe
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Chicken tenders (or fingers, take your pick) are a kid (and adult) favorite, at least at our house. As with all of our favorite foods, I’ve found healthier alternatives to the…
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Health Benefits of Essential Oils
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I’ve already posted in depth about some of the major problems with modern use of essential oils (in one of my most controversial posts to date), but essential oils do have…
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5 Simple & Natural Detox Bath Recipes
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Nothing is more relaxing than a warm bath… except perhaps a relaxing warm detox bath that also helps cleanse the body in other ways. If you struggle with toxins or…
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Butter Pecan Ice Cream Recipe
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Ice cream is a kid-favorite dessert (and let’s face it, adults too!), but store-bought ones often contain high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors and flavors, or other ingredients that we…
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Is Ozone Therapy a Health Fad or the Future?
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Ozone is often talked about in the context of the environment but is also a time-tested alternative treatment. Ozone therapy uses oxygen mixed with ozone gas for a wide range…
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Vitamin C & Witch Hazel Facial Toner Recipe
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Finding a natural skincare routine can be tough. It often leads to strange things like washing your face with olive oil or making a face mask out of yogurt. It…
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Pesto Chicken Salad With Sun-Dried Tomatoes
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Another simple recipe for the win! I was poking around in my fridge looking for a fast and easy lunch idea one day and spotted some leftover roast chicken. I tossed a…
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Natural Ways to Fight Drug-Resistant Head Lice
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We all know head lice is no fun, and quite possibly a terrifying prospect for any parent to deal with. As more drug-resistant strains emerge, it takes a bit of…
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Homemade Conditioner for Hair (Natural DIY Recipe)
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There are a lot of options when it comes to hair conditioner, even natural conditioners. While I like using this deep conditioning molasses hair mask, it’s nice to have something…
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Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
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My kids love healthy smoothies for breakfasts and snacks. I usually use a combination of fruits and vegetables and throw in some kind of dairy, or nut butter, or collagen powder…
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Why You WANT Bacteria on Your Skin for a Healthy Microbiome
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The gut gets the majority of the attention when we talk about the microbiome (even though your mouth has a vast microbiome as well!). The digestive system is home to…
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Natural Flea Remedies for Pets
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I’m always looking for the safest way to deal with my family’s minor health issues — and that includes our pets too! Fleas are a common issue with cats and…
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Greek Meatballs With Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
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When my husband and I first started dating (after walking across the country together… really), we had the chance to travel around Europe a little. While we were there, we…
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How to Keep Kids Active With Adventure Points
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Imagine a world where kids happily keep themselves busy and learning while doing activities that they love and learning math at the same time. A place where kids compete in a…
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Homemade Anti-Itch Cream (Like Calamine Lotion)
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With kids, skin irritations are a fact of life… especially during the summer when things like mosquito bites, poison ivy, and other insect bites can cause skin problems. Don’t let the lack…
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Pickled Radishes With Gochugaru
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I’ve recently fallen in love with Korean food and with gochugaru peppers in particular. I’ve used these slightly spicy red pepper flakes to make gochujang (a red pepper paste), gochujang mayo,…