The complex flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine are unique and unmistakeable. With this recipe for homemade Moroccan spice blend, you can achieve these fantastic flavors with spices that are not only good to your tastebuds, but also good to your health. Using this spice with lamb and rice makes a great dinner … [Continue Reading...]
Health
Natural Remedies for Lyme Disease (and How to Prevent It)
We enjoy discovering natural remedies for a variety of common, every day issues like head aches, dandruff, and eczema, for different mother/baby … [Continue Reading...]
Does Bad Diet Cause Scoliosis?
Before beginning our real food and natural journey, I never understand the complex connection between what we eat and how we feel internally and … [Continue Reading...]
Natural Living
DIY Anti-Mold Spray and Bathroom Cleaner
Mold is gross; and, as time goes on, we are learning more about just how bad mold is for us. Unfortunately, many of us battle mold in our homes. … [Read More...]
How to Make Herb Infused Oil
As a part of our natural medicine and DIY lifestyle, I always keep a hefty supply of herbs and spices on hand. We use these herbs to make … [Read More...]
Recipes
Spelt Sourdough Bread
Eating a real food diet is pretty easy 99% of the time. Once you see how your body thrives without processed food and with nutrient-rich foods, … [Read More...]
Roasted Garlic Spread Recipe
Oh, garlic. How we love thee. We love preserving garlic so we can use it whenever we like. And while we enjoy making our own garlic powder and … [Read More...]
Do it Yourself
How to Make Crayons with Food Grade Ingredients
As our children have grown through various stages of development, we have tried to cater to their interests by providing them with toys and tools … [Read More...]
DIY Exfoliating Scrub with Green Tea
You work hard. You balance all the spinning plates in your life and most days, you do it with a smile. A lot is asked of you, and often, your … [Read More...]
Fitness
10 Exercise Hacks for Moms (How to Fit Exercise Into Your Busy Day!)
Around here, we're all about quick and effective exercise hacks. Sure, we would love to have the time to move more intensely for a couple hours each day, but with little ones, work, cooking, cleaning, and self-care … [Continue Reading...]
30 Workouts for Traveling
My sister-in-law is my hero and prime example when it comes to consistent exercise. Despite her busy schedule, she always finds a way to fit in some sort of exercise or movement during the day. Even while traveling, … [Continue Reading...]
Nutrition
5 Benefits of Coconut Milk
Along with almond milk and whole, full fat, grass-fed cow's milk, coconut milk is a favorite in our house. My husband will drink it by the glass, and I love using it in our bulletproof coffee and paleo desserts. … [Read More...]
15 Health Benefits of Basil
I married into an Italian family, so basil is no stranger. It's a vital ingredient in my mother-in-law's famous secret meatball recipe, and we frequently use basil to top some of our favorite dishes (see below for … [Read More...]
Family Life
Doula Interview Questions
If you are hoping for a natural birth, hiring a midwife and finding a trusted doula are great ways to ensure that your birth is what you're hoping for inasmuch as possible. This post is full of helpful, insightful, … [Read More...]
5 Benefits of Delayed Cord Clamping
Among the many decisions expectant parents aiming for a gentle and natural childbirth make like choosing a midwife, packing a natural labor bag, and which birth interventions to refuse is the decision about cutting … [Read More...]
