13 Cleaning Motivation Tips (For When You Really Don’t Want to)
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Let’s face it — cleaning can be hard. It’s tough getting into a cleaning routine. Sometimes, I get started but lose my cleaning motivation and focus on other (more fun!)…
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Should You Use Tallow for Skincare?
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What do old McDonald’s french fries and my skincare routine have in common? They both use tallow! While I don’t eat or recommend fast food fries, tallow is a nourishing…
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Homemade Za’atar Spice Blend
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Za’atar spice mix isn’t something you’d find in the average US pantry, but this spice mixture is worth keeping around! Its unique herby, lemony flavor is the perfect condiment for…
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Home Remedies for Sinus Infections
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If you’ve ever had a sinus infection, you know how miserable it can be! The congestion, relentless pressure, and struggle to breathe can leave anyone feeling drained. While medical interventions…
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Sea Salt Spray for Healthy Skin
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I’m a big fan of natural sea salt and magnesium. Not only is salt important in food but salt water is an increasingly popular ingredient in skincare products for healthier…
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How to Make Healthy Jello
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Oh, jello … the sugar (or chemical) laden mystery food of hospitals and cafeterias. I went to public school and got my fair share of this stuff back then. The…
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Turkey Tail Mushrooms (and Why To Try Them)
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No, we’re not talking about the kind of turkey served up at Thanksgiving dinner! These medicinal mushrooms earned their name because they look like a fanned-out turkey’s tail. People have…
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Homemade OxiClean Stain Remover
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In my house, even when we used to use commercial cleaning products, stains are a fact of life. I’ll likely never be able to give away hand-me-downs. By the time…
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Sundried Tomato and Roasted Garlic Hummus
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Snack foods are always a must-have at our house. With 6 kids (and plenty of neighbor kids over all the time), I’m always looking for healthy recipes that can feed…
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Natural Sugar Substitutes to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
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When our family made the transition to a real food diet I thought sugar was off the menu. While I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, sometimes I want…
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Coconut Oil Lotion Recipes for Healthier Skin
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I’ve gone through quite a few jars of coconut oil over the years. Our family has used it in everything from coffee to toothpaste to sunscreen. One of the most…
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Cheesy Breakfast Casserole Recipe (Protein Packed!)
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This easy one-pan breakfast casserole recipe uses creamy cottage cheese to create a protein-packed savory breakfast. My family loves eating this and I love that it’s full of healthy proteins,…
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How to Turn a Breech Baby
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When I was expecting my third baby I found out my little one was breech. I was planning a natural home birth, so it became a high priority to get baby to rotate.…
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DIY Turmeric Bomb Supplements
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Turmeric is something you’ll always find in my kitchen (and my medicine cabinet). Known for its bright yellow color, turmeric root has numerous health benefits. It also doesn’t taste the…
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Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe (With a Tex-Mex Twist!)
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Stuffed bell peppers are an easy recipe, especially during the summer when peppers are abundant. Sometimes I’ll make this Philly cheesesteak stuffed peppers recipe, but I also like these stuffed…
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Maitake Mushroom Benefits (and Why You Need it!)
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Fun fact: I have a whole basket of mushroom coffees and drinks on my coffee bar. One of the powerhouse mushrooms you’ll find in there is maitake. This humble mushroom…
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Homemade Gummy Vitamins That Kids Love
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I get a lot of questions about how I get my kids to take vitamins. While mine will just take their fish oil, probiotics, and magnesium without a problem ……
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Easy Sausage and Zucchini Stir-Fry
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Stir-frys are one of my biggest mommy hacks. They’re full of flavor and come together in just minutes for a fast and simple meal. Plus they only use one pan…
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Strep Throat Remedies to Recover Faster
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When I was a kid I remember having round after round of strep throat and ear infections. Followed up promptly with dozens (if not hundreds!) of rounds of antibiotics by…
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Remineralizing Tooth Powder For a Healthier Mouth
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My remineralizing toothpaste is one of the most visited posts at Wellness Mama. Over the years I’ve had a lot of emails from people who’ve switched and love it. After…
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Creamy Mediterranean Labneh
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I’m always looking for more ways to use the fresh herbs growing in my garden. This homemade labneh recipe is a great way to do that. It’s a creamy, rich…
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How to Curb Carb Cravings
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In a world filled with tempting convenience foods, it’s no wonder many of us deal with constant carb cravings. While carbohydrates are a critical part of the human diet, sugary…
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Why We Need Minerals (Plus a Mineral Drink Recipe!)
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Thanks to modern farming practices, our food has less than 50% of the minerals it used to. Even our drinking water is mineral depleted. Getting enough takes a little more…
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Chicken Fajita Salad
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Salads are one of my favorite summer foods. They feature so many delicious ingredients in season and (usually) don’t require turning the hot stove on. This chicken fajita salad is…