How to Brine a Turkey (for the Best Thanksgiving Meal Ever)
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I love Thanksgiving and how it gives us a day together as a family to pause and reflect on all the things we’re thankful for each year. In fact, it’s…
Katie Wells
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Natural Hair Detangling Spray (You Can Make at Home)
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As the mother of daughters with long hair, I know the battle of the brush all too well. At certain times my daughters have had hair down to their waists,…
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How to Make a Nourishing Natural Cuticle Cream at Home
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Cuticles are one of those things that are easy to overlook. Cover them up with some cute, non-toxic nail polish and carry on, right? Unfortunately, cuticles can split, peel and even get…
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Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe (With Cottage Cheese)
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I have a confession… I love seafood and could easily live on oysters and salmon for the rest of my life. My kids eat these foods, but definitely don’t love…
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How to Get Rid of Dandruff (Easy & Effective Natural Remedies)
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The itchy, uncomfortable feeling and unsightly flakes that come with dandruff get old fast. Conventional treatments like shampoos, steroids and coal tar can help, but they’re far from natural or…
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Healthy Marshmallow Recipe
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Candy and sugary desserts are not a food eaten very often by my family. My husband doesn’t have much of a sweet tooth, and we attempt to avoid sugar as…
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Remarkable Benefits of Cinnamon (& 12 Ways to Use It More)
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Practically everyone has cinnamon in their spice drawer but some may not know its many health benefits and uses. It is an ingredient in my favorite oral health products, and…
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Sweet Potato Frosted Meatloaf Cupcakes (Kid Favorite!)
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I know what you’re thinking… meatloaf cupcakes? Have I finally taken it too far?! Granted, frosted meat cupcakes may not sound like a treat, but this recipe takes plain ol’ meat…
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Stress Relieving Magnesium Foot Soak Recipe
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Busy schedules, kids, work, and getting a healthy supper on the table can wear a mama out. It’s easy to go a whole day without taking any time out just…
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How to Make Lavender Mint Bath Salts (Recipe)
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I used to love taking relaxing salt baths when I first got married. Now, most days, bath time just involves me washing many tiny fingers, toes and heads of hair.…
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How to Make Almond Milk (Recipe + Variations)
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Almond milk is a healthy and inexpensive alternative to conventional dairy that you can easily make at home! Statistics show that many people are choosing dairy-free milks and other products due to…
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Homemade Honey Face Mask & Cleanser Recipe
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I’ve shared before how I wash my face with oil and how that has been the best skin care routine I’ve ever used. Some readers commented that they still hadn’t…
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Does the Squatty Potty Really Improve How We Poop?
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I’m constantly researching tools, resources, and health devices to make our lives easier, healthier, and more enjoyable. One of those resources that I’ve used for years is the Squatty Potty.…
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Gentle Foaming Baby Wash (Easy Homemade Recipe)
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There’s nothing cuter or sweeter smelling than a baby fresh out of the bath! Unfortunately, those sweet-smelling conventional baby washes can strip away natural protective oils, and many contain undesirable…
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Best Lightweight Travel Stroller (Reviews)
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Traveling with a non-walking baby is tough. Heck, traveling with any baby or toddler is tough. After lots of travel with six kids we’ve learned the hard way the gear…
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Gelatin Uses, Benefits, & Recipes
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Gelatin is an age-old food that, like collagen, has gained modern popularity for its potential to improve skin and slow aging. It is commonly known as just the main ingredient…
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Ecotherapy: The Health Benefits of Nature
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We’ve all craved nature at some time or another. Maybe it was the white sands of a beach (and the accompanying health benefits) that we longed for or the calmness…
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How to Get the Benefits of Wine without the Downsides
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Wine: Drink half a glass per child, per day. That was the answer a mom of many children gave me when I asked how she did it all several years ago. Of course,…
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Propylene Glycol: Is This Common Food Additive Safe?
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From the sound of its name, it’s probably no surprise that propylene glycol is a synthetic chemical. (It’s actually the main ingredient in antifreeze!) And although its safety is questionable,…
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The Importance of Omega-3 Fish Oil (& The Best Way to Get It)
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If you like to peruse medical journals in your free time (like me!), you may have noticed a lot of conflicting research when it comes to fish oil and Omega-3s.…
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How to Make Sugar Scrub Cubes to Gently Exfoliate Skin
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I’ve made my fair share of sugar scrubs before. I love their impressive results when they’re so simple and easy to make! This recipe kicks it up a notch by…
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How to Make Recycled Wine Bottle Tiki Torches
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In the summer I always keep homemade natural bug spray at hand, but tiki torches are a lovely and practical way to light up the patio while keeping mosquitos at bay.…
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Kegel Exercises (+ Better Exercises for Pelvic Floor Health)
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Oh, Kegels… these pelvic floor exercises certainly get a lot of press, but do they work? And are they actually helpful? I saw a specialist to get my pelvic floor…
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Backyard Farming: How to Homestead in the City
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Growing some of the food that your family consumes is a great way to save money and eat organically on a budget. As food prices continue to go up, more…