I know, they're the color of Cheetos and you might be wondering if I'm joking right now, but I'm totally serious. As I wrote about in this post on whitening teeth naturally, some of the most unexpected ingredients brighten up pearly whites. Activated charcoal that looks like squid ink when you brush with it? Yep. Turmeric. Absolutely. Now, maybe [...] Continue Reading
Archives for March 2016
Slow Cooker Whole Chicken Recipe
Sixteen hours <--That's all it took to get from "Mama, my tooth is wiggly!" to his first gap-toothed smile. I know they say this mama thing goes by fast, but y'all, that's FAST. Somewhere between folding the laundry and washing dishes my kids are doing this thing called childhood, and I'm doing my best not to miss it. [...] Continue Reading
Essential Oils To Avoid During Pregnancy And Breastfeeding
Give me a choice between Skittles and homemade gummy snacks, and I'm going to choose the gummies. DIY coconut lime electrolyte drink over Gatorade? Yep, every time. But just because something is natural doesn't automatically mean it's necessarily safe during every phase of life and in any amount. Essential oils can be incredibly [...] Continue Reading
Safe Essential Oils For Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Is is just me, or is googling the safety of everything under the sun a major pastime during first pregnancies'? Petting Fluffy? Sure. Changing Fluffy's litter box? Nope. Basil as an herb used in small amounts? Totally fine. Basil as an essential oil? Not so much. As I mentioned in this list of essential oils that are safe for [...] Continue Reading
Dead Sea Salt Scrub Recipe
Love dry, flaky dragon skin? Then take my advice and skip this post, because this Dead Sea salt scrub recipe leaves skin soft, dewy, and positively glowing. Unlike most scrubs that stay on the surface of your skin, it melts slightly as it gently exfoliates, infusing skin with minerals that support skin firmness and elasticity. Oh, and it feels [...] Continue Reading
Why I Ditched Meal Plans For Real Plans
Need goalie strategies for a toddler that keeps trying to throw his copy of Llama Llama Red Pajama in the potty? Sorry, I can't help you with that. However, if you're one of the mamas who recently told me your #1 struggle is getting real food on the table, read on. Today I'm going to share my absolute favorite tool for simplifying meal times - [...] Continue Reading
Quick Salted Caramel Sauce
Do you celebrate "I Got Out of My Pajamas" day? How about "I Mopped The Bathroom Floor With My Kids Bath Towels" day? I sure do, and my little ones love celebrating unconventional holidays as well. Today is "My Kids Finished Math A Month Early" day, which of course means sliced apples dipped in this easy salted caramel sauce recipe. [...] Continue Reading
