The weekend brought a wilderness adventure for us, which meant that we hit the road for a mini-trip to our relaxing and nature-filled destination. As we were driving alongside what seemed like endless farmland, I so enjoyed looking at all the newly planted crops that are starting to sprout up. It piqued my excitement for […]
Homemade Anti-Itch Cream
Summer brings with it a slew of season-specific wonders like long days, weekend at the pool, baseball games, increased sun exposure, and … bugs. While the majority of these are pleasant, the bugs part is not so much. The ants and mosquitos rise from their winter slumber and seem to attack with vengeance. And just […]
4 Natural Remedies for Motion Sickness
Family trips are a bit of a conundrum, aren’t they? Most of the time, you’re headed for a “vacation” somewhere warm and/or exciting. But with kiddos, the adventure begins even before you leave. Packing and loading kids into the car takes some work, and by the time you hit the road, you’re ready for your […]
DIY Sunburn Soothing Comfrey Cubes
I have a confession to make: rarely do I spend a day on the lake or at the beach without getting sunburnt. I know, I know, it’s awful. But let me explain. I slather homemade sunscreen on myself before going out in the sun to get some vitamin D, but because I usually feel very […]
Organic Vs. Whole Foods
There are many buzz words in the heath and wellness realms that have leaked into the mainstream, causing some confusion. Words like “gluten free”, “organic”, “paleo”, and “natural” can leave many people scratching their heads, wondering what these words actually refer to. We’ve talked before about the difference between grass fed and organic meats, and […]
Creamy Tarragon Zucchini
We have never planted a full-fledged plot garden before, but we love our herb box and our container gardening. Just from our little experience in this area, it has taught me why so many of our family and friends over the years shared an abundance of produce from their gardens with us. Some vegetables just […]
How to Heal Canker Sores Naturally
About a year ago, I was more stressed than usual with various life events and projects at work, and I had more canker sores in about a months time than I had had in my entire life. I wasn’t taking the time to relax and I wasn’t making eating a priority, so my nutrition was […]
Easy Deli-Style Chicken Salad
My husband loves a good chicken salad, especially during the summer. Where some people have an inclination to brownies or chips, my hubby pines for chicken salad. And he claims that he’s quite the expert when it comes to a truly tasty chicken salad. So I’m constantly on the hunt for a new and easy […]
Top Tips for Gardeners
My first attempt at gardening was a long time coming. I spent spring after spring desiring to plant a garden, but felt too overwhelmed by it all to actually jump in. My first attempt at growing vegetables was simple; in fact, I felt pretty proud that the vegetables even sprouted up 🙂 Now, as I […]
Is Sourdough Bread Healthy?
One of the biggest changes for our family during our transition to real food was limiting our number of sandwiches. Sandwiches were very convenient for our lunches and my husband was not the biggest fan of parting from them. While we eventually found fantastic substitutes (and felt much better after riding our guts of processed […]
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