As a little girl, I remember sitting in my grandmother’s old kitchen and talking with her as she cooked dinner for us all. There was a window over the sink where she stood peeling potatoes or apples, and it looked out over a large field. She would point to different spots in the field and […]
Archives for March 2015
Easy Herb Salad Dressings
There’s not much I love more than a simple weeknight meal like Italian beef or pulled pork in the crockpot, casseroles, and big salads. Dinners that are easy to assemble and require little brain power from me make my life so much better! During the spring and summer, we spend many evenings outside taking a walk […]
10 Things to Know About the Power of Food
We have seen firsthand how what we eat affects the way we feel. We have witnessed our lives change as we transitioned to eating real food. We came off medications. We felt, looked, slept, and moved better. Our skin cleared up. Our waistlines became smaller. We once again felt like we were in our prime. […]
Staying Satisfied While Shedding Pounds
If you’ve been researching and learning about the kind of real food diet that we recommend, then you know that we tend to go in a different direction than the mainstream diet habits. We don’t obsess over calories, and we realize that the kinds of foods we eat is much more important than how much. […]
How to Sleep Safely During Pregnancy
For some mamas, sleep and pregnancy are opposing terms. Forget morning sickness or heartburn, sleep is their pregnancy kryptonite and they simultaneously dread and long for bed. As we get bigger during pregnancy, it becomes harder and harder to find a comfortable sleep position that is also safe for mama and baby. My husband remembers […]
Homemade Grain Free Teething Biscuits
Just when you’ve gotten the hang of nursing, baby wearing, cosleeping, carrying the car seat, and sleep training … BOOM! Your little one begins teething. The trenches of teething are some of the hardest because many moms feel that any of the independence that the baby has achieved is undone. For example, many babies who were sleeping […]
Natural Remedies for Heartburn During Pregnancy
Along with morning sickness, swelling, changes in the body, and fatigue, heartburn is a common symptom during pregnancy. Many women experience discomfort because of it, and look for over the counter ways to treat the heartburn. But there are plenty of safe and affordable natural remedies for heartburn during pregnancy. Chances are, you already have […]
Reasons to Avoid Low Fat Dairy
Remember the low fat fad from several years back? It seemed like every product was being made into a “low fat” version, especially dairy products like milk and cheese. Unfortunately, that mentality is still wedged deep into many people’s minds. So while we are aware of the benefits of full fat dairy like raw milk and […]
Healthy Homemade Vanilla Pudding
In our house, we’re all about recreating some of our former non-real food dishes. We love to find ways to make these favorites with nutritious ingredients, at a lesser cost, and that taste way better. If your kids love treats like jello or gummy bears, there are great ways to put a healthy spin on […]
DIY Loofah Soap
As a working wife and mom, my days are full – both of busy-ness and love. Because we are on the go so much, I realize the great importance of taking care of myself. For me, this means getting quality sleep (well, as much as you can with a baby), keeping my immune system boosted, […]