Unique Wedding Gift Ideas for Couples
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Ahhh newlywed life… I loved that blissful time before our first child was born when my husband and I were newly married and sharing our first home together. I have fond memories…
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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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Protein-Packed Crepes Recipe (With Cottage Cheese)
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My breakfast horizons have really expanded now that my autoimmune condition is under control (thanks to diet, fasting, and help from a great doctor). I’ve started reintroducing some select dairy…
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Why to Have a No Shoes Rule in the House
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You can switch to natural cleaners, run an an air filter, and even use probiotics in the name of improving your home’s microbiome, but if you wear shoes in the house…
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Honey & Spice Grilled Pork Loin Recipe
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Grilling season is a great time of year because it makes my husband love to cook! Plus, fewer dishes and mess in the kitchen is a bonus. This grilled pork…
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Witch Hazel Uses and Natural Benefits for Skin
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My first introduction to witch hazel was not a pleasant one. I remember when I was given a container of witch hazel pads after the many hours of pushing that led to…
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Bee Propolis Benefits to Fight Everything From Colds to Cancer
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If you’re anything like me, honey already has a permanent place in your kitchen and natural remedy cabinet. It helps soothe burns, calm coughs, and even makes a great natural…
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Organic Lawn Care: How to Grow a Beautiful Lawn Naturally
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Once upon a time, a well-meaning landscaper offered to do some work for our yard. He suggested spraying the yard with glyphosate to “get rid of all the unsightly dandelions and…
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7 Simple DIY Beauty Products to Make at Home
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Many conventional beauty products contain hidden (or not so hidden) harmful ingredients and many are also super expensive. I started making DIY beauty products at home years ago for these…
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Arsenic in Rice (& How to Avoid It)
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A heavy metal detox is a good way to reduce heavy metals in the body, but keeping them from getting in to begin with is an even better strategy. One…
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How the Home Microbiome Impacts Health (& How to Improve It)
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Thanks to a bunch of recent research, most of us have at least a passing familiarity with our gut microbiomes and how much the bacteria in our bodies impact our…
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Natural Bubble Bath Recipe for Kids
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I love a good detox bath to remove toxins from the body and help kids relax (especially before bed) but a bubble bath is so much more fun! Unfortunately, many…
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Healthy Breakfast Ideas Kids Love
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One of the biggest challenges in switching to a real food diet is figuring out what to eat for breakfast. Breakfast cereals are a really common choice these days, especially…
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The 411 on California Prop 65
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I like to know what is in my food and products, so on the surface, Prop 65 is an amazing law. A label that tells me when a product contains…
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How to Make a Bee House or Bee Hotel in Your Yard
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Most of us know just how important honey bees are to our food supply and why it matters so much to protect them. Hopefully many of us are even taking…
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Alfalfa Benefits & Uses for Improved Health
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I use herbal remedies for many things on a daily basis. From homemade lotions, to infused oils and salves, to herbal teas and veggie smoothies, we use a lot of different herbs…
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Homemade Pho With Zoodles (Instant Pot Option)
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I’m no expert in Vietnamese food, but I am a big fan. In fact, trying dishes from other cultures is something we love to do to get more variety in our…
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Natural Remedies for Bronchitis
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You probably already know that there are many natural remedies for colds and flu. One hundred years ago, families wouldn’t have made the trek to the doctor for something so…
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Real-Food Lactation Cookies (Gluten Free)
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Pregnancy, labor, birth, and then breastfeeding… all of these things put high physical strain and demand for nutrients on a mom’s body. It’s so important to take time to nourish…
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Ten Reasons to Avoid Soda (& How to Kick the Habit)
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The average American drinks approximately 38 GALLONS of soda each year. Some people even admit to drinking more soda than water each day, or no water at all. Soft drinks are…
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Do We Really Need Air Filters? (+ Reviews)
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There is some debate as to whether air filters are really necessary for a healthy home. True, you can do a lot for your indoor air with a few well-chosen…
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Classic Chicken and Rice Recipe (Instant Pot)
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Chicken and rice casserole is as American as hot dogs and burgers. We all grew up eating it but know better now! While a hearty piping-hot casserole may be delicious…
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Cloth Diapers 101: How to Get Started
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The decision to cloth diaper is easy for some. But if you are like me, there are a million questions that need to be answered first! Cloth diapering today is…
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Marshmallow Licorice Sore Throat Tea Recipe
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One thing I can’t stand? A sore throat! It’s truly miserable, especially for kids. I keep the ingredients on hand to make this herbal sore throat spray when sickness hits,…
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How to Make an Indoor Kitchen Herb Garden
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I use lots of herbs and spices in my house, both for flavor and for the health benefits. Some are culinary and others are used for tinctures, salves, skin, and…