9 Lessons We Can Learn From Europe (Food, Wine & Sleep)
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I recently had the chance to tag along with Dry Farm Wines when they visited Europe and I got to see some of the amazing family-owned vineyards where their wines…
Katie Wells
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10 Refreshing Infused Water Recipes (With Fruit & Herbs!)
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Fruit-infused waters are a wonderful and refreshing drink option for summer when the sun is out, the kids are bored, and the bugs are biting. TV commercials will try to…
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How to Whiten Teeth With Activated Charcoal
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Years ago, a reader from India told me about a natural way to whiten teeth and it is the only method I’ve used since that time. Her suggestion? Use charcoal…
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Fudgy Paleo Avocado Brownies
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There’s nothing like a rich and delicious dessert that you also know is good for you! Since avocado is filled with healthy fats, it’s the perfect sneaky substitute for butter in…
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How to Plan a Family “Staycation”
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It can be hard to stay healthy on vacation when you’re bombarded by restaurants, food stands, and ice cream windows. But in my opinion, staycations are the best of both worlds. Maybe…
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Refreshing Lemonade Recipe (With Probiotics)
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Lemonade is the classic drink for a hot summer day, but the usual recipes are super sweetened and involve a lot of sugar! I love the flavor and effervescence of…
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How to Preserve and Display Kids’ Art
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Finding low-clutter toys is a great way to reduce the overwhelming stuff in the house. But any parent will tell you… one thing that can get out of control quickly…
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How to Find the Best Minimalist Shoes (for Adults and Kids)
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I’ve been all about the barefoot shoes (or just being barefoot) for years. But there are some times and some places where barefoot shoes just won’t cut it. Thankfully, there…
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Best Probiotics for Babies and Infants
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I’ve mentioned before how important gut health is for adults, kids, and babies. Much of our immune system resides in the gut, so making it as healthy as possible only…
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7 Tips to Eat and Stay Healthy on Vacation
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Ahh, vacation. Just saying the word usually evokes visions of relaxing by the pool, drinks with tiny umbrellas, a plethora of succulent foods, building sandcastles, and a beach-ready body. (At…
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How Your Phone Is Changing Your Brain
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Technology is an amazing invention (I use it every day to run this blog!). We have practically everything we could ever need to know, imagine, and become curious about at…
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Luxurious Sugar Scrub Recipe for Silky Smooth Skin
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Sugar may not be good for your insides, but a sugar scrub can be very good for your skin. Those expensive scrubs in department stores and spas… they cost pennies…
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Natural Deodorant for Men: Best Kinds and How to Make Your Own
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Finding the best deodorant for men that’s natural and actually works can be the pits! I’ve been making natural homemade deodorant for several years now and I love how easy…
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Understanding Ceramic Cookware (Pros, Cons, & How to Cook With It)
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There’s a lot of confusion about safe, natural cookware, in part because it can be hard to tell the difference between a safe piece of cookware and a “green-washed” one.…
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Iced Lime Dandelion Tea Recipe
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Wait! Don’t mow your grass! Did you know that those dandelions growing all over your yard are actually an herb and you can eat them? They are great for health…
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How Artificial Sweeteners Affect the Body
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It’s pretty clear that sugar isn’t healthy, especially in excess, but are artificial sweeteners the answer? Probably not. Though I do use some natural no-calorie sweeteners occasionally, I steer clear…
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How to Stay Healthy While Flying
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We are privileged to live in a time when crossing the world is as easy as hopping on an airplane! What isn’t as easy is figuring out how to stay…
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Natural Remedies for Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
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I always prefer natural remedies for illness when it’s appropriate since they often shorten illness (rather than just relieve symptoms). Hand, foot, and mouth disease (strange as the name may…
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Healthy Caffeine Free Alternatives to Coffee
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If you’re looking for an interesting variation on coffee, give coffee kombucha a try (it’s an interesting taste for sure!). But if you’re looking for healthy coffee alternatives, keep reading.…
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DIY Wool Dryer Balls – Natural Laundry in Less Time
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Ask any mom… laundry is a never-ending job in a family! I am always looking for a way to save time on laundry and I certainly like helping the environment,…
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Benefits of Calendula Tea (& How to Make It)
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I love calendula for its beauty and its healing properties. Calendula tea is just one way to harness the healing power of this amazing herb. While you usually just think of…
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Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
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It seems like there’s much better awareness these days about the importance of vitamin D. However, the tide of public opinion is yet to shift on the importance of sunlight in…
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7 Day Keto Meal Plan for Women (Ideas + Easy Recipes)
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It seems like everyone these days is talking about the amazing health benefits of a ketogenic diet. The benefits range from feeling more energetic to losing weight to having better…
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Vitex (Chasteberry) Herb Benefits & Uses for Women
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Sometimes a plant holds a lot more than meets the eye (many times, actually). I’ve written before about the health benefits of herbs and spices, and today I’d like to…