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 […]

When our family was first wading into the waters of real food and natural living, one of the first “lessons” we learned was about probiotics, and it made complete sense to us. Whereas probiotics were still fairly underrated when we first began finding sources for them, they have now become popular in mainstream health and […]

There’s a lot of ideas out there about how to treat a headache. People’s opinions range from popping a Tylenol a few times a day, to Epsom salt baths, to acupressure. But how do you know which one is right for you? We are big fans of natural remedies, and are able to treat most […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Withdrawal. It’s quite the beast to overcome. Usually used when referring to someone coming off addictive substances like drugs or alcohol, it can also be used in reference to transitioning to a real food lifestyle. For someone who has been surviving on a high carb and high processed sugar diet, with minimal good fats, grass-fed meats, […]

We love them. We need them. We rely on them. We learn from them. They teach us. They raise us. They read to us and play with us. They filled our childhoods with ice cream sandwiches and spirited bath times. They are perhaps the most under appreciated people on the planet. Moms. While they happily serve their […]

We all experience a certain amount of stress each day. Whether it’s from work, family, difficult circumstances and choices, relationships, and the chronic feeling of being overwhelmed, stress seems to just flow through our days. Around here, we are adamant about doing all we can to reduce stress in our lives, sleep more, and enjoy the […]