Simple Homemade Chocolate Truffles Recipe
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Any chocolate junkie knows… not all chocolate is created equal. There can be a huge difference in quality depending on the brand and the ingredients. There may not be sweets…
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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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Spiced Essential Oil Soap for Men
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I love using homemade soap. I love it even more because I can make it myself. Soap-making can be quite addicting! There are countless recipes and options allowing you to completely customize…
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The Best Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe (+ Variations)
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Oh, chicken soup… they call it food for the soul, and it certainly hits the spot on a cold winter day or when I’m under the weather. I also just…
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What I Learned From Wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) for a Month
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I’ve learned over and over that health and wellness is increasingly personalized! I largely credit my transformation to addressing trauma… and figuring out the personalized diet/lifestyle approach that worked for…
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Homemade Salted Caramel Latte Recipe
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Although it’s been several years since salted caramel became all the rage, it continues to be a popular choice for coffee drinks and desserts today. I’ve shared my recipe for my…
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Soothing Frankincense Face Cream for All Skin Types (DIY Beauty Recipe)
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What’s an ancient remedy for hemlock poisoning, used by Cleopatra, and burned in some churches? If you guessed frankincense, you got it right! Resin from this tree has been used…
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Hypothyroidism 101: How to Boost an Underactive Thyroid Naturally
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Thyroid problems seem to be everywhere these days! Women especially are more prone to them. Hypothyroidism can happen for many different reasons, but our current modern, chaotic lifestyle can contribute…
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How (& Why!) to Make Your Own Liver Capsules
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Liver may be a nutrition-packed powerhouse, but for many this offal is, well… awful tasting. While I do love some liver and onions with bacon (because, hello, bacon!), these liver capsules…
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Decadent (Dairy Optional) Coffee Ice Cream
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I’ve been thinking for a while that it’s high time for a new dessert recipe! I know ice cream is a popular summer dessert choice, but does cold weather really…
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How to Make Intensive Shea Butter Eye Cream (Recipe)
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Are you tired of your eyes looking, well…tired? You’ll find plenty of conventional eye creams that promise more youthful-looking skin. However, this DIY shea butter eye cream delivers the naturally…
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Paleo Kung Pao Chicken
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My love of Chinese food isn’t a new thing nor is my hobby of recreating favorite restaurant Chinese dishes at home. Sweet and sour chicken was one of my first recreation attempts.…
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Heavy Metals in Fish & Seafood: Should We Be Worried?
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I am a huge seafood fan, so when I hear concerns from you about whether seafood is safe to eat, I definitely want to talk about it! One of the…
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How to Make Rose Water
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Rose water is not only beautifully fragrant but extremely versatile. It has an extensive range of uses including facial toner, hair perfume, cooling mist, and linen freshener. Rose petals are…
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Cumin Coriander Fennel Tea (for Digestion and Weight Loss)
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After a surgery my husband had years ago (with resulting secondary infection and IV antibiotic use), his gut needed a little extra help. A gut rehabilitation he was following at…
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The Best Tents for Family Camping
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We love camping as a family for uninterrupted quality time out in nature (which has real health benefits!). For a long time, my husband and I were camping purists. Camping…
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How to Make Yogurt (Easy Homemade Recipe)
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Update: Since the original writing of this post, I acquired an Instant Pot with a yogurt making function. It makes yogurt-making a breeze and I can do a whole gallon at a…
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Tips & Tricks for Getting Kids to Eat More Vegetables (the Sneaky Way)
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Getting kids to eat healthier, especially when it comes to eating vegetables and fruit, can be an overwhelming task. Luckily there are ways to gets kids on board with vegetables…
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9 DIY Face Mask Recipes You Can Make at Home
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For those of us who aren’t able to escape to a spa for relaxation on a daily basis (or even occasionally), these do-it-yourself face mask recipes are a great solution…
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Homemade Mulling Spices Recipe
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The right kind of wine has some major health benefits, but what if I told you it could be even more delicious? This homemade mulling spice blend makes for a great…
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Setting a LEGO® Walking World Record with a Relay Team of Moms
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In our family, we have a motto that “we were made to do hard things,” (learned from my friends the Wonderling Family) and it’s always fun to think of new…
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Is a Carb Cycling Diet Good for You? Here’s How to Start
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We have all heard of the many benefits that a low carbohydrate or ketogenic diet provides. Research shows restricting our carbs can help balance blood sugar, control insulin levels, and…
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My Natural Kitchen Cleaning Checklist
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Of all the rooms in my house, the kitchen has to be cleaned the most often. It’s often difficult to clean because of the variety of surfaces and appliances, yet…
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Light & Zesty Taco Slaw (A Healthier Take on Coleslaw)
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My family enjoys hitting the local taco truck once in a while for a fun dinner idea and a break from cooking. We especially love their chicken tacos which come…
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Is Colloidal Silver Safe and Effective? (& When Not to Use)
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Natural supplements and holistic remedies that offer proven health benefits are big in my house. One that I always keep on hand is colloidal silver. This sometimes controversial supplement was…