25 Unique Ways to Use Mason Jars Around Your House
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I use mason jars for just about everything. You’ll find jars with homemade kombucha in my fridge, and jars with sprouts growing on my counter. They’re sturdy, non-toxic, and versatile…
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Benefits of Chia Seeds (and 27 Creative Ways to Use Them!)
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I’ve been using chia seeds in drinks and as an egg substitute in recipes for years. In fact, we just had homemade chia seed pudding with lunch today. While chia seeds can be…
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The New Wellness Mama Cookbook Is HERE…
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Guess what? My brand-new updated Wellness Mama cookbook with over 100 new recipes is now available everywhere books are sold today! Despite all of the literary comparisons of writing a book…
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Hazelnut Hot Chocolate Recipe (Sugar-Free Option)
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I have the natural remedies ready as it appears that we may be in for a really cold winter where I live. How do I know? Local hunters and farmers are…
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Sicilian Crab Cake Arancini Recipe
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This recipe is part of our yearly Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve. This Sicilian American tradition involves several unique fish dishes served in courses. This is hands-down…
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Elderberry Popsicles Recipe (Soothing for Sore Throats)
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It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of using elderberries to keep my family healthy during the winter months. My kids love their elderberry gummies and elderberry syrup, but…
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Blackstrap Molasses Benefits (+ Cooking and Beauty Uses)
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In many cases, the byproduct of a refining process is bad news. This is the case with petroleum jelly, vegetable oils, and many other substances. However, one exception to this rule…
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Is EMF Exposure Really a Big Deal?
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Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) have been around since the beginning of time as we receive natural EMFs from the sun and earth itself. It wasn’t until mankind learned to generate electricity (and…
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9 Important Skills We Should Teach Our Kids
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Our children are the first generation in history to grow up in a world where the internet has always existed. Many of them know how to work an iPhone before they…
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9 Non-Toxic Ways to Get Rid of Bed Bugs (& Avoid Them)
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I don’t like to bring it up — I really don’t. There are some things you’d just rather not know. But have you ever said that cute rhyme creepy saying…
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Is WiFi Safe? Simple Steps to Reduce The Negative Effects
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Technology has allowed us to go wireless and avoid the hassle of cables. We can now remotely turn the TVs on, start a coffee machine, and monitor babies using wireless technology. At…
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The GAPS Diet: Help for Food Allergies and Gut Issues?
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The GAPS diet (also known as the “Gut and Psychology Syndrome” diet) is a temporary, intensive, intestinal-healing diet that soothes the gut lining in order to help a variety of conditions. Those who…
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Why SIBO Leads to Major Health Problems (And How to Fix It)
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Most of us now understand that there are thousands of bacteria living in our digestive systems. Beneficial and pathogenic bacteria co-exist in our digestive tract, and problems can occur when…
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Sesame Garlic Broccolini Recipe (Great 10-Minute Side Dish)
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Broccolini is one of my favorite veggies this time of year, and this is a simple and delicious way to make it! You’ll love the flavors in this sesame garlic broccolini…
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101+ Best Coconut Oil Uses and Benefits for Home and Beauty
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I’ve said before that I am with coconut oil like the dad in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” is with Windex! Coconut oil has a wide array of health benefits, hair…
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Echinacea Benefits: A Potent Natural Remedy (+ a Caution!)
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I met my husband walking across the country, and it turns out you learn a lot about a person by walking 15+ miles a day with them. At the time,…
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Upside-Down Dairy Free Pizza Recipe
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Pizza is big business and an American favorite (and one of my kids’ favorites too!). Experts estimate that half of us eat pizza at least once a week and that…
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Amazing Beef Barbacoa Recipe (Slow & Pressure Cooker Option)
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Beef barbacoa has skyrocketed in popularity thanks to a popular restaurant chain. I first tried this several years ago at a local restaurant and loved the depth of flavors it…
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Spirulina Benefits: 7 Reasons to Try It (& 1 Major Caution)
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I don’t like using the term superfood, though it could certainly be applied to Spirulina (and is sometimes used for coconut oil). Surprisingly, you may know this amazing compound by its…
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6 Natural Teething Remedies for Baby (That Really Help!)
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At more than one point in time I have had as many as three children teething in my home. The older children are able to understand what is going on…
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Disgusting Dust Mites: Everything You (Didn’t) Want To Know
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It only took a little research into finding a new mattress to learn more than I ever wanted to know about dust mites. Little critters related to ticks and spiders…
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The Bizarre Reason to Cut Down Your Bradford Pear Tree
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When I started blogging many years ago and began chronicling my experiences making homemade deodorant and other sundries, I never thought I’d write a passionate post about why you should immediately cut…
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How to Save 3.5 Hours A Week (by Meal Planning)
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Short answer? Meal Planning (here’s how). Here’s the long answer and the way I save 3.5 hours a week with 5-minutes of meal planning… I’ve always been a systems person who likes to…
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How to Make Kombucha Tea: Recipe and Tutorial
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Kombucha is a fermented sweetened tea that has been around for centuries. It has a tangy and sweet flavor and can be double-fermented with fruit or juice to make a…