DIY Natural Conditioner Bar For Hair
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In recent years I’ve done a lot of travel, from Texas to Iceland and everything in between. And while I love experiencing new things, I don’t always love travelling with…
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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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Easiest 5 Minute High Protein Caesar Dressing
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I have a confession: I used to be intimidated by making homemade dressings. Like, how could something so simple as a Caesar dressing require so much work? The chopping, the…
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My Experience With Qualia NAD+ (And NAD Benefits)
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Recently there’s been more buzz around NAD+ and some of the amazing ways it benefits the body. You’ve heard me preach about magnesium plenty of times and how it’s needed…
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Homemade Stevia Extract
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Liquid stevia extract is a relatively easy tincture to make at home. Plus it’s a less expensive alternative to the store bought versions! We like homemade stevia extract to sweeten…
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Coconut Flour Apple Cinnamon Muffins Recipe (Grain Free)
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I discovered this grain-free apple cinnamon muffin recipe made with applesauce out of desperation. (Isn’t it so true that necessity is the mother of invention?) On this particular morning, I…
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How to Build a Sauna In Your Backyard (& Lessons Learned the Hard Way)
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Building a sauna in your backyard sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? A perfect, cozy escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Somewhere you can unwind, relax, and…
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Homemade Baby Powder
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When I first became a mom, I started to question the ingredients in everything I put on my baby. Unfortunately, there weren’t good answers to most of my questions. One…
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Homemade Curry Powder Recipe (Mild & Not Too Spicy)
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I never thought I liked curry powder. I’m not sure where my negative opinion came from, but I once accidentally added it to a soup and discovered I absolutely love…
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Healthy Easter Basket Ideas the Whole Family Will Enjoy
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Since we largely avoid candy and other processed foods, I have to get creative and come up with other Easter basket ideas each year. As kids, my brother and I…
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Energy Boosting Beet Gummies
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Beets are one of my favorite vegetables. I use beet root powder in homemade blush, add them to salads, and use them to make great tasting strawberry beet fruit leather.…
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Best Easy Egg Roll in a Bowl: A Flavorful, Healthy Meal
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Egg rolls are a classic takeout favorite. What if you could enjoy all the delicious flavors without the deep-fried food? Enter eggroll in a bowl, a healthy and super easy…
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Cortisol Cocktail Recipe: My Version of This Viral Adrenal Cocktail Drink
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If you’ve spent any time scrolling through wellness blogs or social media lately, you’ve probably come across the viral “Cortisol Cocktail” recipe. Influencers and experts tout this drink as a…
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Herbal Multivitamin Tincture Recipe
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I shared my homemade chewable vitamins for kids (or adults) in the past. While that’s definitely the crowd favorite at our house, I also wanted to share my herbal liquid…
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Lemon Blueberry Muffins (Grain Free)
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I love the smell of baking. Especially when it’s lemon blueberry muffins in the oven! They fill the whole house with the warm aroma of fresh blueberries. Fresh lemon juice…
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My Take on the Weighted Vest Trend & What I Do
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Over the last few years, one fitness trend has started to gain traction: walking with a weighted vest. It’s one of those simple, low-impact strategies that seems almost too good…
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How to Dye Easter Eggs Naturally
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There are few things I love more than a basket full of colorful Easter eggs. Easter is important in our family and one of our favorite times of the year.…
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Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe
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Raspberries are one of my favorite fruits. I love adding fresh raspberries to salads and eating them plain for a nighttime treat. We often buy fresh raspberries in bulk from…
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How Protein and Micronutrients Can Transform Your Health
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After years of dieting and counting calories I learned a few lessons along the way. Once I shifted my mindset away from obsessing over calories, I finally saw major turnarounds.…
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Anti-Inflammatory Herbal Tea Recipe
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For many years I lived with Hashimoto’s disease. Thinning hair, weight gain, and extreme fatigue were my “normal.” Autoimmune conditions have skyrocketed in past years, not just thyroid issues. What…
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Homemade Ragin’ Cajun Seasoning
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Part of my mom’s family is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. Whenever I visited there I’ve loved the flavors of Cajun cooking. Especially the Cajun seasoning blend, which gives a…
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My Unconventional Approach to Parenting (and Education)
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As with most things in life, I approach parenting 6 kids with a bit of a different style. I’ve been known to wash my hair with mud, and brush my…
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DIY Hair Oil Treatment
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Hair can get dry and brittle, especially in the summer months during time spent outside. Think the beach or swimming in a chlorine laden pool. Harsh hair care products can…
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Marinated Jammy Eggs: A Savory, Flavor-Packed Protein Boost
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I have this thing where it’s tough to eat more than 1-2 eggs, which doesn’t make it easy to reach my protein goals with just eggs for breakfast. But these…
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How I Added a DIY Charging Drawer to My Kitchen (& Why)
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Last year, I had a small remodeling project that got a little out of hand. It eventually led to me remodeling my whole kitchen. That’s a story for another day…