How to Make an Indoor Kitchen Herb Garden
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I use lots of herbs and spices in my house, both for flavor and for the health benefits. Some are culinary and others are used for tinctures, salves, skin, and…
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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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Overprotected Childhood: How Keeping Kids Safe is Actually Harming Them
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Utah recently passed legislation to “legalize the 80s” and let kids play outside again without fear of CPS being called on the parents. The new law essentially defined the difference…
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How Minimalism With a Family is Possible (& Life Changing!)
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I think I’ve finally arrived at the point in life where I can say … we are minimalists. (And yes, a minimalist family of eight that homeschools.) What does this…
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Baby Products You Actually Need (& What You Can Live Without)
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I remember being pregnant with my first baby and going to the store to register for baby products. I was like a kid in a candy store, convinced that I…
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One-Pan Baked Salmon Asparagus Recipe
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With a large family to feed and not much time on my hands, I’m a big fan of one-pan meals. (In fact, I based my whole cookbook on the concept.)…
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Red Raspberry Leaf Uses & Benefits (For Pregnancy & More)
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Raspberry leaf is probably my favorite herb and definitely the one I consume the most because of its amazing nutrient profile. I even use it in my homemade multivitamin tincture. While…
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Ascorbic Acid: Vitamin C Benefits, Sources & Cautions
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Vitamin C has a rich and surprisingly controversial history. On the one hand, science is clear that the body needs it, but the type, dose, and frequency are all up…
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Natural Ways to Get Rid of Blackheads
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There are plenty of underlying causes (and treatments) for acne, but when it comes to blackheads, they’re more of a cosmetic nuisance than a deep health problem. Still, blackheads are…
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What Our Poop Reveals About Digestive & Gut Health
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All living things eat, so Everyone Poops. – Everyone Poops by Taro Gomi Who hasn’t read that literary masterpiece to their kids at some point along the way? As parents,…
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How to Use Fertility Monitors to Space or Avoid Pregnancy
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As many of you know, I’ve had six children in nine years. I’m certainly open to having more children in the future, but I feel like my body would benefit…
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DIY Outdoor Burlap Wreath (For Any Season)
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A decor diva I am not, but decorating for seasons and holidays with kids is definitely a lot of fun. When I found myself admiring the cute front door wreaths…
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How to Make Natural Slime (No Borax or Glue)
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I’ve tried my best to resist the slime craze in our house … but the day has finally come. (Cue sinister music.) Seriously, messy projects don’t bother me (we homeschool…
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How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Fat Bombs (Keto Friendly)
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Everyone lately is talking about the benefits of a ketogenic diet and how research shows it can reduce inflammation, increase energy levels, speed up weight loss, and improve focus and…
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Healthy Thai Chicken Curry (Instant Pot or Slow Cooker)
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The cost of taking a family of eight out to eat means I’ve pretty much made my peace with cooking at home, other than the occasional date night out. I’ve…
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Guide to Healthy Baby Food
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Healthy baby food is a topic I feel very strongly about and will definitely step onto the soapbox for! Like many aspects of life, convenience doesn’t equal quality (although I…
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Sulforaphane Benefits: How It Slows Aging, Fights Cancer & More
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There is a substance called sulforaphane (also called SFN) found in cruciferous vegetables and especially in broccoli sprouts. It is well studied to be anticancer, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and may even…
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Antioxidant Cumin Face Scrub for Glowing Skin
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Making your own face scrub (or body scrub) is one of the easiest ways to get started making natural beauty products at home. I already make this DIY Oatmeal and…
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Healthier Irish Corned Beef & Cabbage Recipe
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Corned beef & cabbage is a favorite meal of ours (as it is for most Americans of Irish descent) and a tradition in our house on St. Patrick’s Day. I’ve…
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DIY Hanging Wall Quotes the Easy Way (Printable)
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I’ve always been a budget shopper and a DIYer. No matter my budget, I actually prefer to shop at consignment sales for the kids (the clothes are actually more natural…
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10 Amazing Uses for Diatomaceous Earth Around the Home
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Tell your kids it’s “skeleton powder.” Or that it slashes and dehydrates bugs to death! If you have boys especially, they may look at your natural pantry with a whole…
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Himalayan Salt Lamp Benefits: Facts, Myths and How to Use Them
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There are few things in life as soothing and relaxing as the warm glow of a campfire, and a Himalayan salt lamp offers a similar ambiance at home. I’ve talked…
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Why Do Gardeners Live Longer?
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There is a lot of evidence, most anecdotal, some scientific, about how gardeners live up to 14 years longer than non-gardeners. That’s a pretty impressive life extension and it certainly…
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Cilantro Pesto Recipe (With Pumpkin Seeds!)
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This cilantro pesto recipe is a mainstay in our house! I adapted it from my more traditional basil pesto recipe and now it is a daily go-to for our family…
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How to Bulk Cook Healthy Meals for Vacation
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A mother’s job never ends and nowhere is this more true than on vacation! I’ve always thought it was ironic how much work it requires to go “relax” … planning where…