My Guide to Planning for the Holidays (to Save Your Sanity!)
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Every year, it seems like the holidays get here faster and faster! Once the end of summer rolls around, it’s a quick race to the end of the year. Even…
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Every year, it seems like the holidays get here faster and faster! Once the end of summer rolls around, it’s a quick race to the end of the year. Even…
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I was first introduced to castor oil as my due date approached with my first child. Like any mom, I was eager to meet my little one so I turned…
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I’ve been pregnant a time or six and had the wonderful thick hair that comes with it. Then comes the postpartum hair loss. For years I also dealt with hair…
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For most families the day after Thanksgiving can mean either a full day of Black Friday shopping or (what we do) a relaxing day without any cooking! Thanksgiving leftovers are…
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Not only do I rub mud on my face, but I brush my teeth with it and drink it too. Sounds crazy? I’m talking about bentonite clay! Bentonite clay is…
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Formally known as camellia sinensis, green tea is a great way to perk up tired skin. Camellia sinensis leaf extract is gaining popularity in toners, cleansers, and hydrating serums. While…
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I have fond memories of making my homemade applesauce recipe with the kids every year. We no longer live in an area with apple trees (too hot down here!) but…
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Coconut oil pulling has gained mainstream attention in the news and on fashion blogs in recent years. I’ve been using this Ayurvedic oral health practice off and on for years,…
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I often keep fresh ginger around in case of upset stomachs (it can be a lifesaver during early pregnancy!). Ginger root also adds a tasty flavor to drinks, gingerbread, and…
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This time of year everyone is going nuts over pumpkin pie spice. While it is delicious in everything from pumpkin pie to homemade lattes, apple pie spice is another fall…
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Bentonite clay is a healing clay derived from volcanic ash. Since it was first discovered in Montmorillon, France, it’s also called montmorillonite clay. I love bentonite clay for external uses…
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I’ve been experimenting with homemade makeup for years, from DIY concealer and highlighter to lip balm to mascara. I have a powder blush I love that works well, but I’ve…
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It’s finally the season for all things pumpkin. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin lattes, and more are everywhere this time of year. Some of us love it and some of…
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Many years ago, I spent a few weeks vacationing in Europe. I hiked, explored beautiful towns, tried local foods, and indulged in way too much of an Italian favorite: Nutella.…
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Halloween and I have a complicated relationship, at least since I became a mom. Trick-or-treating is a fun tradition, but there aren’t many healthy Halloween treats (or even close to…
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Our family loves Halloween! It’s true, in the early days we were trick-or-treating holdouts (all that sugary store-bought Halloween candy… shudder!). Now that my kids are older I’ve figured out…
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Unsweetened coconut milk is a superfood milk substitute I frequently use in my home. While almond milk and oat milk are good for certain recipes, coconut milk adds a rich…
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In case you’re wondering if you’ve got the right blog, never fear… no, I don’t think there’s such a thing as healthy candy! By “healthy” I mean “better than the…
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Now that it’s fall it’s officially PSL (pumpkin spice latte) season. And if you live where it’s still 80 degrees in October like I do, a pumpkin smoothie is a…
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I’ve been drinking Himalayan sole water for a few years now and occasionally mention it in my blog posts. People frequently ask me questions about drinking it. One of the…
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Elderberries are one of my most used go-to herbal remedies for cooler months. They’re both immune-boosting and delicious in different recipes. I make DIY elderberry marshmallows, tea, and even kombucha.…
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Most weeks I try to do a weekly meal prep day. This helps me get ahead and have time for other things (like taking care of 6 kids!). Swedish meatballs…
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In our modern American diet, we’re told that salt is bad and we should avoid it at all costs. But the truth is it’s not the villain it’s often made…
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I’ve written quite a few natural hair care articles over the years. Recipes like nourishing conditioner and herbal hair treatments for healthier hair. However, healthy hair starts with scalp health.…