Homemade Fruit Snacks (aka Gummy Bears)
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We are big fans of gelatin at our house and we use it in a lot of different ways. These homemade fruit snacks and homemade marshmallows are the kid-favorites in…
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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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How to Try Fermentation in Your Kitchen for Probiotics on the Cheap
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I often sing the praises of bone broth as a healing food, but fermented foods are just as important for a healthy body. Fermented foods are a great way to…
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7 Simple Steps to Start Composting
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One of the tenets of organic gardening is to feed the soil, not the plant. The easiest (and cheapest) way to do this is by composting kitchen and yard scraps…
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Healthy Beef Stroganoff With Cauliflower
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My mom is French and my dad is Irish, but one of our family favorite recipes growing up was a Russian one… beef stroganoff. To me, you can’t beat this…
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Why Plastic Pollution Is Everyone’s Problem
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You may know my stance on plastic and that I try to reduce or eliminate it from our home, but the fact is plastic is so pervasive in our modern…
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Perfect Almond Flour Pancakes
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We eat eggs for breakfast often and sometimes the kids get tired of them. Grain-free pancakes pack a lot of protein and healthy fats kids need, so we opt for…
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Potty Training Methods for Toddlers (& How to Stay Sane!)
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Parents of toddlers always ask me for tips on three things: how to keep them busy, how to get them to eat healthy food, and how to potty train them.…
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Why I Eat My Sunscreen to Protect Skin From the Inside Out
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As warmer weather approaches (yay!), it’s time to start thinking about digging out the kids’ clothes, bathing suits, and flip flops. This is also my cue to start getting my…
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Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto
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In my mind, mushroom risotto is real-food comfort food! It’s warm, creamy, and filling, and an amazing side dish with almost any meal. I also have an Italian husband who…
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Is Wisdom Tooth Removal Worth the Risk?
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Oral health is one of my favorite topics to research. I find it fascinating that nutrition plays such an important part in oral health (and conventional dentistry doesn’t mention this!).…
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Homemade Fish Sticks (Gluten & Grain Free)
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My kids love fish sticks and figuring out a healthy recipe for them was a high priority when we adapted to a healthier way of eating. These take very little…
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Is Yerba Mate Tea Better for You Than Coffee?
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Yerba mate tea boasts some surprising health benefits and may even replace your morning cup of Joe. Much like green tea, yerba mate tea is rich in polyphenols and antioxidants,…
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Lessons Learned From Our Massive Travel Failure
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Extended travel has become a representation of freedom. Of the new rich. Of the ultimate goal for many of us… at least in theory. We started to realize the potential for…
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20-Minute Italian Lemon Herb Chicken
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Nothing beats a meal made from scratch with wholesome ingredients… but it’s hard to pull off every night. So when I find a recipe that is fast and delicious and…
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Microfiber Cloths: Green Cleaning or Plastic Pollution?
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When I first switched to more natural and green cleaning products, microfiber cloths seemed like a panacea. They cleaned almost all surfaces with little or no additional products, were reusable, and…
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How I Use One Natural Plant-Based Cleaner to Clean the Whole House
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With a family and a business, life can get very busy, very fast. Both take a lot of time and intentionality to nurture and I’m not one to let either…
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Creamy Berry Smoothie (Dairy Free)
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Smoothies are the perfect food when you’re craving something sweet but want to eat something real. I always add lots of healthy fats and protein to my smoothies for a…
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8 Fun Ways to Exercise As a Family
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I remember how easy it was to “work out” in college. For one thing, I was walking miles each week just to get to class, and whenever I got stressed…
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Tuna-Stuffed Avocado Bowls
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Some days are super busy, so healthy ideas for lunches and dinners to-go are always appreciated. These tuna avocado bowls are fast and easy to make, portable, healthy, and delicious! We have…
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Bacon Lime Sweet Potato Salad Recipe
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My family loves sweet potatoes. We grow and eat a lot of them (read about my first sweet potato growing experience) and I’m always excited to try new ways to use…
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How to Create the Best Garden Soil
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If you know anything about organic gardening, you may have heard the saying “feed the soil, not the plant.” Creating healthy soil for plants to grow in is the best…
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Perfect Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms
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We all can get tired of preparing the same old foods night after night, and sometimes nothing is better than getting a little fancy and mixing it up! These crab-stuffed mushrooms…
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Natural Ways to Help Kids Sleep
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I’m a huge proponent of getting enough sleep despite how difficult that is in our modern lives. But sometimes it’s outside forces that are causing us or our kids to…
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Asian Color Burst Salad Recipe
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You guys know I love my salad, and one of my favorite salad dressing recipes is a copycat of the ginger dressing at a local Japanese restaurant we love. They make…