Natural Ways to Improve Memory
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Have you ever rushed through the morning getting ready to go somewhere only to discover you can’t find the car keys? Our ability to remember, recall, and learn new information…
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Have you ever rushed through the morning getting ready to go somewhere only to discover you can’t find the car keys? Our ability to remember, recall, and learn new information…
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Every once in a while the kids and I come down with a runny nose, sore throat, and other flu symptoms. Elderberry syrup is a staple in our home, but…
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Drinking enough pure clean water is one of the most important things we can do for overall health. In most cases, water alone is wonderful. When there’s hot weather or…
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Waking up to the shrill beeping of an alarm has been the norm for many years. However, there is an alternative. Natural alarm clocks or wake-up lights can mimic the…
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I’ve posted a lot of recipes for DIY homemade cleaners, but dishwasher detergent was one I had trouble figuring out. After a little more digging, I finally figured out the…
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Every winter when cooler weather hits I’m ready for a cozy blanket and a bowl of hot soup. Soup for dinner can get old after a while though if you…
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Several years ago, I started experimenting with water fasting. Over the years, I’ve found it to be an amazing experience, so much so that I continue to do it every…
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If your house is anything like mine, laundry stains are a daily fact of life. For many of us, laundry tops the list of household jobs we’d rather not do. It’s…
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Authentic Italian food is a big tradition in our family. Over the years I’ve come up with plenty of healthy twists on our favorite Italian dishes that fit our lifestyle.…
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I’ve been blogging for many years now, but when I started, I didn’t know any other bloggers. Over the years, I’ve connected with many of them as we’ve built our…
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To continue the theme of DIY natural lip care recipes, I’m sharing this recipe for homemade herbal lip balm. I love my homemade lipstick and tinted lip balm, but sometimes…
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I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, but when the kids ask for a dessert, I want to make sure it’s a healthy version. Dark chocolate fondue is simple…
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If we aren’t careful, Christmas can quickly become a time of worrying about what we get and losing sight of what’s important. Spending time with loved ones, sharing gratitude, giving…
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Using an essential oil diffuser is one of my favorite ways to use essential oils. It’s gentle and can even be safe for kids. While there are plenty of pre-made…
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I don’t go out to eat all the time, but with more and more restaurants offering healthy menus, it’s more of an option. Years ago there was only one restaurant…
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Let’s face it, the holiday season can be a stressful time of year. While the movies portray happy families laughing around the kitchen table or in front of the fireplace,…
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There are certain scents that just remind us of Christmas and the holiday season. Peppermint mochas, simmering potpourri, and Christmas cookies baking in the oven. The scent of cinnamon pine…
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I think it’s safe to say almost all of us have had a cup of hot cocoa at some point. When I was younger that meant a package of hot…
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In the midst of holiday gift-giving, I can’t help but think how well-intentioned gifts can lead to more stress, for both the giver and the receiver. My family has really…
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This year, I’ve decided to keep things simple, natural, and sustainable with natural and DIY Christmas gift ideas. That includes a few select wooden toys for the younger kids that…
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Many years ago our family adopted the tradition of the Feast of Seven Fishes for our Christmas Eve holiday feast. It’s certainly changed over the years, but it’s still a…
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What is it about a Christmas stocking? Old or young, waking up on Christmas morning to a stocking lumpy with little surprises has its own special joy. These healthy stocking…
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Thanks to a European influence on my side of the family, I grew up celebrating the tradition of St. Nicholas Day on December 6th. Many people just know St. Nicholas…
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Eggnog is a delicious treat holiday season treat, but store-bought versions often have pasteurized eggs, tremendous amounts of sweeteners, and other additives. This traditional homemade eggnog recipe is a great…