How to Make Natural Homemade Hand Sanitizer
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I am not a fan of commercial hand sanitizers. (Probably doesn’t surprise anyone!) This may sound strange but I don’t use antibacterial soap or strong cleaners at home because I…
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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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Creamy (& Dairy Free) Roasted Carrot Coulis
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Have a vegetable hater in the house? Then you need to try roasted carrot coulis. Seriously. If there ever was a recipe that shows off all the glory of healthy…
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5 Reasons to Have a Moms’ Night Out
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Being a mom is hard work. Really hard work (but that’s preaching to the choir, right?)!! I love my children, but that doesn’t make caring for them 24/7 any easier.…
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Refreshing Ginger Honey Switchel Recipe
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Ever heard of switchel? It is a fermented beverage that hasn’t seemed to gain the popularity of kombucha … yet (though I suspect it will soon!). It relies on pre-fermented apple…
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Tips to Naturally Reduce Stress… Starting Now!
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Stress kills. No, really… Even if a person has all the other factors right, high levels of stress can derail health. Unfortunately, just knowing stress is a problem doesn’t fix…
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DIY Dusting Spray for Cleaning Wood Furniture
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Dust … it’s everywhere and seems to multiply. It has a way of accumulating on furniture, books, and in little hidden places. Dusting furniture is one of those time-consuming chores…
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Roasted Vegetable Salad Recipe with Balsamic Vinaigrette
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I’m constantly on the lookout for more ways to get the all-important vegetables in our diet. Don’t get me wrong, I love a salad, but in the fall/winter a warm…
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EFT: How Tapping & Emotional Freedom Technique Work
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Whatever our walk in life, as moms, I’m pretty sure we all want to find ways to be more calm, loving, and collected. We know we should manage our stress…
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Activated Charcoal Uses and Benefits (For Beauty, Health & Home)
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Activated charcoal has been part of my natural medicine cabinet for years, but now it is showing up in beauty magazines and DIY websites for its many other uses! Activated charcoal is one…
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How to Cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
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Groundhog Day has come and gone, and if you live in the northern parts of the U.S., this is the time of year you may be getting a little weary…
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Talking to Yourself With Self-Compassion (& Why It’s Healthy)
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If a doctor told you that there was one simple thing that you could do to lower your risk of illness, reduce your stress, and at the same time increase your…
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Dairy-Free Panna Cotta Recipe
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Panna cotta (Italian for “cooked cream”) is a delicious dessert that originated in northern Italy. It is made from simmering a mixture of cream, milk, and sugar (and don’t forget…
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How to Test Your Gut Microbiome (At Home Without a Doctor)
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If you have been a Wellness Mama reader for very long then you know my story and how it took me over seven years and eight doctors to finally figure…
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Decadent Vanilla Mint Chocolate Massage Butter Recipe
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We don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day. I should re-word that to clarify that we have no vendetta against the occasion, we just try to avoid any “Hallmark Holidays” as my husband…
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Natural Remedies for Colds & Flu (To Help Recover Faster)
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When the flu bites, when the cold stings … these are a few of my least favorite things! (And I bet I’m not alone!) Fortunately, it is possible to protect…
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What Is Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) and Is It Beneficial?
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Conjugated Linoleic Acid, or CLA for short, may sound like a mouthful, but this healthy fat offers some impressive benefits. I’ve covered CLA briefly in my article on grass-fed beef,…
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How to Deep Clean a Washing Machine (Naturally)
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Many of us don’t think about cleaning out the washing machine. I mean, it’s supposed to clean our clothes, so how dirty can it get? Yet, mildew, bacteria, soap scum,…
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Cheesy Tuna Casserole Recipe (Kid Friendly & Gluten Free)
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Tuna is a quick, easy protein choice that tastes great in a variety of dishes. My family enjoys it in recipes like this apple walnut tuna salad and many others. This…
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11 Benefits of CBD Oil (Cannabidiol) & Why It’s Not What You Think
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I love remedies that have many uses (like emu oil), and cannabidiol oil (or CBD or hemp oil) is gaining popularity for this reason. This oil extracted from the hemp plant…
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Blender Reviews: Blendtec vs. Vitamix (& Others)
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Over the years, we’ve used a lot of different blenders and I’ve written several blender reviews. Cooking from scratch three times a day for eight people gives me a LOT…
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How to Do a Ketogenic Diet (& Is It Safe for Women?)
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The ketogenic diet (or keto diet) has become very popular lately because of its potential to help with weight loss, eliminate cravings, and improve mental clarity. Everyone from Mark Sisson…
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How to Eat Healthy on a Budget – 22 Money Saving Tips
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I often hear that it isn’t possible to eat a healthy diet because it is simply too expensive. Thanks to government subsidies of many processed foods, eating healthy on a…
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Grain-Free Pecan Crusted Flounder (Delicious and Easy!)
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This pecan crusted flounder is a recipe that I’ve been making about once a week at our house. The crunchy, nutty crust topped with pastured butter really makes it a…
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How to Get Kids to Eat Healthy Food
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At the rates kids grow, what we feed them matters greatly to their physical, mental, and emotional health. (Not mention their behavior.) What to feed children is a somewhat controversial…