A blocked or clogged milk duct is a painful and frustrating challenge that many nursing mothers encounter. Clogged milk ducts seem to come out of nowhere and can present a hurdle for mama and baby. In order to prevent the clogged duct from turning into mastitis or another infection, it’s important to release the clogged […]
5 Ways to Get More Done Every Day
We all want to get more done every day, right? We find ourselves wishing for more time to finish that project, more time to do laundry done, and most importantly, more time to spend with our families. I often find myself saying, “If only we had 28-hour days!” as if I wouldn’t fill those four […]
Homemade Yogurt Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
Dips are a potluck favorite and you can’t have a party without a delicious dip. There are tons of great recipe options like classic salsa, addictive guacamole, sharp potted cheddar with bacon, or flavorful satay. While these savory dips are always a hit, having a slight sweet yogurt cream cheese dip available for fruit is […]
How to Transition Baby to Solid Food
Just when you’ve navigated the ins and outs of breastfeeding, and you’ve conquered the throws on your baby’s first ear infection, the time comes to consider transitioning your little one to solid foods. This is a process that intimidates many parents, especially first time parents. A sea of information can leave parents drowning in uncertainty. […]
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
Every year, once September arrives, the country seems to contract fall-fever. Pinterest boards overflow with images of warm soups and pumpkin-flavored delights. It doesn’t take much convincing for me to join the fall fan club, and I remain there happily until Christmas bells ring. The fire is fueled when my husband comes home in an equal […]
10 Ways to Recover from Burnout
We all get overwhelmed. Our to-do lists and calendars are overflowing with endless tasks. We can feel like we’re drowning. Between the demands on our time and energy, our constant stress, our toxic environments, and our lack of natural light, it’s a wonder that we are able to function at all. Perhaps the constant stress […]
Paleo Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe
Growing up, my family loved getting takeout. We had our favorites places to chow down from on the weekends, but we also ventured out to try new cuisine in our area. While the food we were getting from those places was *ahem* less than healthy, I still occasionally have a hankering for classic takeout foods. […]
How to Naturally Boost Iron Levels
When our bodies are depleted of necessary vitamins or minerals, there is a reaction. Even if we don’t notice it, we don’t feel as well as we should. Iron deficiency has such side effects that can leave a person feeling utterly depleted. Iron, of course, is necessary for healthy body functions, and is especially vital […]
Paleo Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe
We love homemade ice cream, especially during the summer. Nothing quite spells summer like enjoying chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream sandwiches, cherry chocolate coffee popsicles, or chocolate ice cream in the backyard at the end of a long day, watching the kids play and enjoy the fruits of our ice cream labor. That’s good […]
Healthy Camping Foods
Summer adventures are a favorite highlight for our family. All year long, we plan road trips, visits to long-distance family and friends, beach getaways, cultural experience trips, and, my husband’s favorite, camping. Camping takes a lot of planning, especially when you’re with kids. While planning for healthy food while traveling has become second nature for […]
