Creative Ways to Be Generous This Year
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‘Tis the season to think about charitable donations (at least if you plan to deduct them on taxes), but giving monetary gifts is definitely not the only way to be…
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The Wellness Mama blog provides simple answers for healthier families through research, tutorials, recipes, humor, and living life with lots of kids!
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How to Make a Charcuterie Board as a Healthy Appetizer
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Have you ever heard of a charcuterie board? If not, it’s simply a French word for a platter of cured meats and cheeses, and sometimes dried fruits, nuts, and pickles. I…
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Eco-Friendly & Reusable Gift Wrap Ideas
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I love Christmas and the holidays because this time of year is all about gift-giving (and experience sharing) but unfortunately, there is a dark side to holiday giving that many people…
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Gingerbread Cheesecake Recipe (Grain-Free & Delicious!)
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When we have dessert, it’s frequently something simple like cookies or fresh fruit. However, when we want something extra special or a little fancier, we love this gingerbread cheesecake. Its spiced crust…
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How to Make Cold Process Soap
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As the long-term effects of antibacterial soaps become more widely known, people are turning to more natural alternatives. This movement has resurrected the art of soap making. If you are…
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25-Minute Pad Krapow Gai (Thai Basil Chicken)
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With a large family, I’m a huge fan of quick meals. Any recipe I can get on the table in less than 30 minutes is a win. If it uses only…
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DIY Winter Bliss Lotion Bars (Great for Dry Skin!)
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I’m still learning to love winter. As a southern girl originally from Texas, I’ve had to adjust to cold weather, but I’m finally starting to make the best of it…
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Paleo Peppermint Coffee Creamer
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I’m an avid coffee drinker. It’s not a secret. I’ve written many posts on the health benefits and controversies of coffee and have a podcast episode on my favorite mushroom coffee. And I have…
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Lion’s Mane Mushroom Benefits for Cognition, Memory & More
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Lion’s mane is a funny-looking mushroom, it’s true, but it seems to have some seriously impressive health benefits. Used medicinally in Asia for centuries, lion’s mane is becoming increasingly popular…
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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
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This is one of my favorite dessert recipes. Ever. Good ol’ pumpkin pie is always a classic around this time of year (and I love it!) but after many years…
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Natural Ways to Not Feel Like Crap During Colds and Flu
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Once upon a time, or actually twice upon a time now, we’ve met up with several families for a week of vacation. With 20+ kids in one house for a…
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What Are the Safest Cookware Options?
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Oh cookware… it is something most of us use daily but one of the toughest categories to determine safety. And the safest brands have their fair share of convenience problems.…
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How to Make Steel-Cut Oats in the Instant Pot
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I’m a big fan of eating a filling breakfast to start the day off right. When we have oatmeal, steel-cut oats are my go-to choice. They’re less processed than rolled oats…
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How to Identify and Fix Diastasis Recti
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Oh motherhood! When we enter the amazing journey of carrying, birthing and raising a child, we learn many terms that previously we’d be unable to define… like perineal tear, sitz…
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Spicy Fire Cider Recipe – Natural Cold Remedy
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I first discovered a recipe for fire cider years ago. It didn’t sound like something I wanted to try immediately, but when I read about the immune-boosting benefits I decided…
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Bulgogi: Korean Beef Recipe
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I love that there are so many delicious Korean, Indian, and Thai dishes that are gluten and dairy free. Recently, I’ve made pho, Thai chicken curry, Indian tandoori chicken, hariyali chicken tikka, and even…
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Easy Homemade Beard Oil Recipe for Men
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Many men participate in “No Shave November” (my husband included) so I thought I’d go along with this interesting tradition and put up a DIY beard oil recipe. You know……
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My Parenting Rule to Foster Independence (& Save My Sanity)
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I can’t even count how many times I’ve heard the phrase, “I don’t know how you do it all with six kids!” And the secret is…. I don’t. At least…
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Epsom Salt: 21 Surprising Uses & Benefits for Health, Beauty, and Home
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Epsom salt is one of those things I always keep on hand. It is a good source of magnesium (here’s why we love magnesium) and has dozens of household, beauty, and…
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Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend (+ Recipes)
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I’ve shared my recipes for homemade herb and spice blends before, and one of my favorites is homemade pumpkin pie spice. It’s simple to make and is an easy way…
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Lavender Salt Sock (Natural Ear Infection Remedy)
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Ear infections are rough, especially for kids who are suffering through one. We recently took a family trip to the beach and all of my children practically lived in the…
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8 Sauna Benefits for Body and Mind
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The Finnish people have known all about sauna benefits for years, and the rest of the world is finally starting to catch on! After spending time in Finland, daily sauna…
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Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Soup)
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Soups and stews are a great meal choice for cool evening or afternoons when you want something hearty to warm you up. They are also easy to make and packed…
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Why We Are Creating a Business Incubator for Our Kids (And How)
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I’ve mentioned several times on my podcast that my husband and I have created a business incubator of sorts for our children. It’s a mini Shark Tank model that we…