Benefits and Uses of Horsetail (Shavegrass)
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I’ve been using herbs and herbal preparations for years now to treat mild issues at home. Horsetail (also called shavegrass) is an herb that I always keep in the herb cabinet…
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Roasted Garlic Salad Dressing
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I recently posted a simple recipe for making roasted garlic. It is amazing! I just can’t get enough. I probably give off a garlicky enough aura to protect my whole household…
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Help! Am I Addicted to Food?
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While food is an important part of life, our food habits can sometimes be unhealthy (like eating at night!). Food is a source of nourishment and pleasure but sometimes eating…
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How to Detox Your Armpits
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So, in case the title didn’t give it away, today’s post is on an interesting topic, but hear me out before judging! I get a lot of questions from people…
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Coconut Flour Waffles (Gluten Free & Dairy Optional)
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When we went grain free, I thought I had given up the waffle iron forever. Instead we ate a lot of variations of frittatas and breakfast casseroles or repurposed leftovers. The waffle…
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What Is Shilajit and Is It Worth Drinking?
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Shilajit is a rock exudate, meaning a tar-like substance resulting from the breakdown of minerals and plant matter over a long period of time. Although it sounds rather bizarre, studies…
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How to Make Perfect Roasted Garlic
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Garlic is one of my favorite ingredients for flavoring food. I use it fresh in all kinds of dishes. I also use garlic powder so frequently that I make it myself.…
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DIY Room-Freshening Pumpkin Spice Spray
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I have a confession to make… I wasn’t always a fan of the pumpkin spice craze that would hit when Fall rolled around. Your tastes really must change as you…
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Instant Pot Pressure Cooker: Review + Recipes
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Over the last few years, I’ve been simplifying and reducing the tools and appliances in our kitchen and only keeping the ones we use often. In fact, our kitchen now…
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Quick, Healthy & Easy Meal Ideas to Save Your Weeknight
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I try to keep systems in place to organize my life and make sure things get done (homeschooling, cooking, blogging, travel, etc.). But I’m just like anyone else in that…
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No-Bake Raspberry Chocolate “Pie” Recipe
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Raspberry chocolate pie is one of my favorite dessert recipes of all time. It is one of those awesome no-bake recipes that is the perfect blend of rich and refreshing. Raspberry Chocolate…
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Is Going Nitrate-Free in Food Worth It?
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When trying to make diet changes in order to improve health, nitrates are one of the additives most of us try to avoid. In general, additives and preservatives aren’t ideal,…
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Why I Drink Celery Juice (& How to Make It)
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I’m a huge fan of green smoothies because they are an easy way to pack a lot of nutrition into a tasty drink (and kids love them!). I still love…
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Creamy Lemon Tarragon Zucchini
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News flash… sometimes I get stuck in a rut when making dinner! It’s a struggle to come up with different side dishes instead of always relying on the same ones.…
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Why Balance Is a Moving Target & How I (Sometimes) Hit It
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If you’re anything like me, you’re probably juggling a lot. Family. Spouse. Kids. Work. Friends. Finances. etc. etc. etc. There’s always a boo-boo that needs to be kissed, a meal…
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Zesty Hariyali Chicken Tikka Recipe
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My family really enjoys the flavors of Indian food. We made coconut curry chicken in the Instant Pot several times over the winter, but this summer we tried some grilled…
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What’s the Deal With Coffee Enemas?
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I’ve covered the topic of drinking coffee, and if it’s healthy or not, in this post, but there’s actually another way to benefit from everyone’s favorite morning beverage. Coffee enemas…
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How to Make Natural Disinfecting Wipes for Home Cleaning
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Those ready-made disinfecting wipes in the plastic containers can be so convenient for sanitizing and eliminating messes. Our family doesn’t use toxic conventional cleaners, and with a large family the cost of…
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Dairy-Free Coconut Whipped Cream Recipe
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Whipped cream is a fun and delicious addition to so many drinks, desserts, and breakfasts, but it’s not really an option for those that don’t consume dairy. Fortunately, it’s possible to…
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Immune-Boosting Routine for Sending Kids Back to School
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Though my family has chosen to homeschool for various reasons, we’re not immune to the influx of illness as school begins. We aren’t outside as much as the weather gets…
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Crispy Baked Kale Chips Recipe
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Like beets, kale is a super nutrient-dense food, but not always a kid favorite. It’s taken a good amount of recipe testing to come up with uses for kale that…
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Mommy Hacks – Tips for Improved Efficiency
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I’ve had a running list in my phone of tips I found that saved me time or money (or made my life much easier). My hope was to work them…
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Paleo Pineapple Upside Down Cake
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This pineapple upside down cake recipe was inspired by my oldest son who asked for a breakfast other than omelets or frittatas made with leftovers. I wanted to create a breakfast…
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Home Remedies to Help Stop a Urinary Tract Infection
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If you’ve been around for a while, you know I love natural remedies as a first step to fighting common ailments. One ailment that affects women (and moms in general) fairly…