How to Make Your Own Cloth Baby Bibs
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I don’t know about you, but I find that most baby bibs available in the store are of poor quality. Unless you are willing to fork over an arm and…
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I don’t know about you, but I find that most baby bibs available in the store are of poor quality. Unless you are willing to fork over an arm and…
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We recently got a new grocery store in a town near me. I was checking it out one day and came across an array of fun and unusual foods uncommon…
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I use apple cider vinegar a lot. From making cleaning recipes to its many health benefits, ACV is a staple in our home. For cleaning, any vinegar will do. In food or…
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Ever tried sriracha? Or sriracha mayo? Or your own sriracha sauce recipe? What is Sriracha? This once-obscure condiment (at least in the U.S.) has enjoyed a meteoric rise in popularity…
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What if I told you there was a gluten-free, zero calorie, zero carbohydrate noodle that was a great alternative to traditional pasta noodles (for those who aren’t fans of veggie…
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One day I was using French Green clay to add a colored layer to my husband’s spiced soap and I forgot the essential oils. There wasn’t going to be much…
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As parents we know how tough it is when little ones are suffering from illness or discomfort, or when they don’t sleep well. Fortunately, there are some (rather unexpected) things…
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“Mom, are we there yet? I’m bored!” As the saying goes, if I had a dollar for every time I heard that on a trip with kids we wouldn’t need…
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Summer means swimming, water fun and time outside. Unfortunately, it also sometimes means the inconveniences attached to these activities. The mosquito bites, bee stings, skinned knees and swimmers ear. This…
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Ants, ants, ants, everywhere! Those pesky insects have a way of finding every little crack and opening right into your home. With Spring finally in full swing I have begun…
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If you live in a big city or follow me on Instagram, you may have heard of cryotherapy. If you haven’t, it is essentially the process of using really low…
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Castile soap is a valuable tool for natural living. It is very versatile and can replace many, if not all, of your commercially prepared, chemical-laden detergent cleaners. What Is Castile…
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If you’ve looked even briefly into the controversial topic of whether or not to consume grains (see my take here), you’ve probably heard of a “better” choice called spelt. This…
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I’ve heard it said that “gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes.” There seems to be some solid science to back up the health benefits of gardening (and to explain…
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There is a simple tree known as “the drumstick tree,” or scientifically as Moringa oleifera, which is commonly touted as a superfood since it is rich in nutrients, antioxidants and other beneficial…
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I always look forward to springtime, as the warm weather, gardening season, and fresh produce make me happy and get us out of doors. Though I garden each year, I don’t have…
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Peanut butter is a staple in most American families, but did you know that the peanut is not a nut at all? It is actually a legume and in the…
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Our garden produced a ton of sweet potatoes last year, so I had to get creative to find ways to use them. We fried them in tallow, baked them in the oven,…
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Imagine yourself in the grocery store picking out the perfect collection of organic apples. You look around, only to discover that you have no option other than to put your…
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Most of us know the importance of drinking enough water and filtering it to avoid harmful chemicals or contaminants, but did you know that shower water can be just as…
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Did you know you’ve probably pulled, stomped or sprayed a natural superfood that grows in your backyard? Dandelion is mostly known as a backyard weed, but it has amazing nutrient qualities…
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Sugar is everywhere in the modern diet and there’s no doubt that it’s making us obese, fatigued, and sick. You can’t turn on the television without one commercial after another…
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We have all heard the recommendation to eat more fish and seafood. Why? Because fish, especially oily fish like salmon, are a rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids DHA and…
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In the last few years, I’ve become increasingly concerned about all of the environmental and health problems associated with our massive plastic use in the developed world. Recent research has…