Grove Collaborative Review: Great Source for Natural Home Products
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I’ve been making my own cleaning products for years. When I first started, there weren’t any recipes or tutorials available online and there was a lot of trial and error……
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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 Make Apple Cider Vinegar at Home
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Every fall we take at least one trip to an apple orchard near us. They have family-friendly activities, wonderful local canned goods for sale, and of course, apples. So many…
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Benefits of Camel Milk: Low Allergen Alternative to Dairy
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Several years ago I was at a conference, and during one of the breaks, I noticed they had camel milk as one of the refreshments on hand (along with water,…
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Radiant Life Catalog: Why I Love Them & My Favorites
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Did you know that: Indoor air can be much more toxic than outdoor air? In fact, the air in your home may be the most toxic air you encounter each day.…
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How to Make Your Own Reusable Snack Bags
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I try to avoid using plastic in our home as much as possible, but I understand the convenience of plastic baggies for snacks on the go. When I am out…
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Mountain Rose Herbs Review
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Save hundreds a year by making your own beauty products, cleaning products, and spice blends… That’s what I set out to do years ago when I was on a super-tight…
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How to Make a Soy Sauce Alternative
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I absolutely love soy sauce… it has a delicious flavor and it is often used in stir frys and marinades. It is also a source of gluten and soy, so…
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9 Ways to Use a Himalayan Salt Block in Your Kitchen
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I’ve been a fan of Himalayan Salt and salt lamps for a long time, and in the past few months I’ve also come to love cooking with a himalayan salt…
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How You Can Help Save the Honey Bees
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While I love my beeswax candles and have many healthy uses for honey, the importance of the honey bee goes well beyond what they produce directly. Many of the foods…
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Dear Parents, We Owe it To Our Kids to Stop Picky Eating
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Stop what? Well, lots of things actually: We need to stop buying unhealthy foods, feeding them too much sugar, and not giving them enough time outside to play. The thing…
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Frankincense Oil Uses and Benefits
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Anyone familiar with essential oils and their benefits probably knows that lavender promotes relaxation, lemon boosts cleaning power, and tea tree disinfects. But do you know as much about the…
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How to Make Your Own Cloth Baby Bibs
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I don’t know about you, but I find that most baby bibs available in the store are of poor quality. Unless you are willing to fork over an arm and…
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How to Make Aloe Vera Gel from Fresh Aloe
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We recently got a new grocery store in a town near me. I was checking it out one day and came across an array of fun and unusual foods uncommon…
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What is Apple Cider Vinegar with The Mother?
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I use apple cider vinegar a lot. From making cleaning recipes to its many health benefits, ACV is a staple in our home. For cleaning, any vinegar will do. In food or…
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Are Shirataki Noodles Good for You?
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What if I told you there was a gluten-free, zero calorie, zero carbohydrate noodle that was a great alternative to traditional pasta noodles (for those who aren’t fans of veggie…
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How to Make Homemade Clay Soap
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One day I was using French Green clay to add a colored layer to my husband’s spiced soap and I forgot the essential oils. There wasn’t going to be much…
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10 Easy Ways to Boost Your Child’s Health
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As parents we know how tough it is when little ones are suffering from illness or discomfort, or when they don’t sleep well. Fortunately, there are some (rather unexpected) things…
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Best Travel Games and Activities for Kids
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“Mom, are we there yet? I’m bored!” As the saying goes, if I had a dollar for every time I heard that on a trip with kids we wouldn’t need…
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Swimmers Ear: Home Remedies for How to Avoid It
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Summer means swimming, water fun and time outside. Unfortunately, it also sometimes means the inconveniences attached to these activities. The mosquito bites, bee stings, skinned knees and swimmers ear. This…
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Cryotherapy: Healthy or Hype?
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If you live in a big city or follow me on Instagram, you may have heard of cryotherapy. If you haven’t, it is essentially the process of using really low…
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12 Uses for Liquid Castile Soap
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Castile soap is a valuable tool for natural living. It is very versatile and can replace many, if not all, of your commercially prepared, chemical-laden detergent cleaners. What Is Castile…
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What’s the Deal with Spelt?
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If you’ve looked even briefly into the controversial topic of whether or not to consume grains (see my take here), you’ve probably heard of a “better” choice called spelt. This…
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How to Make Compost Tea
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I’ve heard it said that “gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes.” There seems to be some solid science to back up the health benefits of gardening (and to explain…
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Is Moringa Really a Superfood?
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There is a simple tree known as “the drumstick tree,” or scientifically as Moringa oleifera, which is commonly touted as a superfood since it is rich in nutrients, antioxidants and other beneficial…