Why to Plant a Butterfly Garden (& How)
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Much like a pollinator garden, a butterfly garden is a great way to attract and provide for these beautiful insects. There’s a little more to it than planting a few colorful…
Katie Wells
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Bacon Chicken Bites Recipe (Easy Lunch or Appetizer)
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I came up with the idea for these bacon chicken bites when I needed an idea for a potluck. I had chicken in the fridge that I was going to…
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Simple Seasonal Eating Guide for Families
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I’m always looking for easy ways to improve my family’s health and seasonal eating is one of the best. We don’t drive ourselves crazy over it but try to enjoy…
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How to Pickle Cucumbers (Quick + Traditional Methods)
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Pickles are one of the items that I always have in my naturally stocked fridge. I learned how to pickle cucumbers because I wanted to avoid the less than ideal…
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Real Food Pineapple Whip Recipe (Like Dole Whip)
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The first time I made this pineapple whip, I had no idea how much it resembled a certain famous dessert. I was just trying to make pineapple sorbet! I’m not…
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Benefits of Hydroxyapatite for Teeth and More
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If you’ve been a Wellness Mama reader for a while, you probably know that I’m fascinated by dental health. The conventional advice is to use fluoride toothpaste to harden teeth…
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How to Make DIY Reusable Food Wraps
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There’s a lot of reasons to ditch plastic (especially around food!). But things like plastic wrap covered leftovers are pretty convenient. Reusable food wraps made from fabric and beeswax are a…
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Coconut Granola Recipe
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Since we don’t eat a lot of grains, I’ve had to get pretty creative to find alternatives to eggs for breakfast. We’ve done cottage cheese crepes and chia seed pudding. This coconut granola…
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8 Ways to Stop Sugar Cravings
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Craving ice cream or searching the pantry for a sweet treat every night after dinner? You’re not alone. The truth is sugar is incredibly addictive, and in today’s world it’s…
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Fresh Spring Salad With Berries
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I love the time of year when gardens are starting to produce and farmer’s markets have fresh greens for salads. Big salads are my go-to lunch and often my go-to dinner…
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7 Natural Ways to Boost Breast Health
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It’s troubling to read that 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will face an invasive breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Thankfully with better research and screening, survival rates…
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How to Make a Mason Jar Salad Bar (That Lasts All Week!)
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When you’re trying to eat a healthier diet, variety is key. One of my favorite ways to serve a wide range of colorful fruits and veggies (and healthy proteins) is…
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Superfood Dalgona Coffee Recipe
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Newsflash to no one… I really like coffee! While I may have evolved from vanilla lattes to mushroom coffee over the years, our coffee bar has always been one of…
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7 Easy Ways to Improve Digestion
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Do you struggle with digestive issues? Many of us deal with gut problems like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, leaky gut, or other digestive disorders. While there are plenty of…
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16 Things to Do With Used Coffee Grounds
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I really enjoy the challenge of trying to use every last bit of something. There are so many wonderful things you can make from things most people throw away. Like…
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Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe (Savory + Sweet)
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Most nights, I cook one of the easy one-pan meals in my Wellness Mama Cookbook (grab a copy here) because those are our family favorites and I know they are…
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10 Toxic Ingredients to Avoid in Personal Care Products
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It’s hard to narrow this list down to just 10 toxic personal care ingredients since unfortunately there are SO many. Even products that claim to be “paraben-free,” “clean,” or “all-natural”…
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Natural Ways to Shrink Pores
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When you think about how to shrink pores naturally, images of face masks and scrubs may come to mind. With so many remedies out there, it’s hard to know what’s…
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Japanese-Style Deviled Eggs
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I’m a huge fan of deviled eggs. They’re one of the few modern snack foods that can easily be made healthy! Deviled eggs are perfect for family get-togethers, picnics, and backyard…
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Spill the Beans: Are They Healthy Or Not?
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“Beans, beans, good for your heart…” You probably remember that little chant that was popular among second graders, at least at my elementary school. It lightheartedly reminds us of the…
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Bee-Friendly Plants for Your Yard or Garden
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What would happen if one day 80% of flowering plants disappeared? If bees and pollinators die out, that’s exactly what would happen. Bee-friendly garden plants are a simple way to…
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Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (Grain and Gluten Free)
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Every once in awhile, there is a food that we really miss from our pre-real food lifestyle. Like the kids’ desire for waffles. Or my love of Chinese food. I’m not willing…
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Why Natural Wines Go Beyond Biodynamic & Organic Wine
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In the food world, the label “natural” is unregulated and can appear on products that contain traces of pesticides, antibiotics, or other additives. For a long time, I assumed the…
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Top 10 Argan Oil Benefits for Skin, Face, and Hair
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If you’ve been a Wellness Mama reader for a while now you know that I’ve used coconut oil for everything from cooking to skincare to digestive help. Another of my favorite oils…