I grew up in a small southern town with lots of cousins around. My grandparents lived on a tiny farm, and my extended family would spend Sunday afternoons at their house. The men would watch football games and play cards, and the women would fix a big supper of meatloaf and potatoes while chatting about the […]

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 […]

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 […]

Looking back over history, our ancestors took full advantage of what was available to them on the earth. They put to use everything they could in order to survive. Their wisdom is still being passed on today, as we still use things like honey to heal burns and herbs to promote our health. Another material people have used […]

Sometimes, we like to virtually sit down with you like a good girlfriend and chat about the uncomfortable, awkward things that us ladies experience. Talking about things like natural alternatives to feminine products, how to sooth cracked nipples, and navigating the postpartum period helps us unite on this wild and wonderful journey of womanhood. This […]

No one likes mold. Not any kind and not in any amount. I mean, the last thing we want to look at when we’re taking a luxurious and relaxing bath is a moldy tile surface, am I right? There are commercial products out there that promise to remove mold quickly and efficiently, but one look […]

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. When we think about our loved ones and little ones being exposed to various types of mold, we tend to want to grab the bleach to […]

Essential oils are a terrific way to treat every day bumps, scrapes, aches, and pains in a natural and effective way. And when it comes to essential oils, lavender oil is a powerhouse. The benefits of lavender oil cover a wide range and its abilities to heal, sooth, and prevent are plentiful. Plus, with so […]

Perhaps one of the most disturbing statistics in the food world today is the fast decline of the bee population. Bees are responsible for the flourishing of so many of our fruits and vegetables. Imagine being without apple-walnut rainbow chard salad, watermelon salad, pumpkin custard, or all the meals made with onions. Bees are responsible for […]

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 numerous items, including healing salves and herb infused oil. There are a variety of ways to make these little bottles of health 😉 Here’s how to make […]