Healthy on-the-go snacks (that kids will actually eat) make busy days so much easier. Whether it's errands, kids activities, or even a long walk in the forest, hungry can easily turn to hangry if things take longer than expected and mealtime is delayed. These no-bake energy balls contain dried fruit for quick energy and healthy fats to fill hungry [...] Continue Reading
Archives for August 2015
Himalayan Salt & Vitamin C Adrenal Support Tonic
If you had a superhero name, what would it be? Me? I'd be a villain - the Salt Bandit. Ask anyone in my house, and they'll tell you that when the salt shaker goes missing all eyes turn to me. It's no surprise, really. As I mentioned in 15 ways to be kind to your adrenals, salt can be helpful in supporting optimal [...] Continue Reading
15 Ways To Be Kind To Your Adrenals
Do you ever secretly wonder if elves have found a way to siphon energy out of you - like gasoline smugglers out of a tank - while you sleep? Are you already wishing for a nap by the time you finish breakfast? I get it.As a mom of three and do ALL THE THINGS kind of person, I sometimes try to take on more than I should. Last [...] Continue Reading
Homemade Solid Deodorant For Sensitive Skin (Without Baking Soda)
What do chickens that cross the road and stinky armpits have in common? They're both illegal, of course! Not, everywhere, but in Quitman and San Luis Obispo Counties, respectively. (source) And it's not just armpits - offensive body odor of any kind is outlawed in San Luis Obispo County libraries. Yes, [...] Continue Reading
How To Make Water Kefir (Video Tutorial)
Do you miss cherry limeades? Or are you looking for a healthy alternative to soft drinks for your kids? Homemade soda pop to the rescue! Not only is it delicious, but water kefir is also rich in beneficial bacteria that support digestion and healthy immune function. The best part? It only takes about five minutes of hands-on time to make, and kids [...] Continue Reading
Prebiotic Cookie Dough Bites
These delicious, chewy, slightly addictive cookie dough bites (or raisin and cinnamon dough bites for littles ones who don't eat chocolate yet) have a secret superpower - resistant starch. My kids nd I dreamed them up one Friday night during a debate on whether to play superheroes or make cookies. Obviously we had to do both, so we made the cookies [...] Continue Reading
How To Make Crayons With Food Grade Ingredients
Chances are that if you love technicolor diapers as much as I do, it's because the color is on the OUTSIDE where it should be. Smeared on the inside because a toddler is tooting rainbows after an art project turned into a crayon tasting? I don't think any parent loves that. While it's true that crayons are labeled as non-toxic, certain colors [...] Continue Reading
