My husband and I love to sit on our front porch on Saturday mornings, sipping deliciously brewed coffee and chatting while we watch the world wake up. Our kids usually join us one-by-one as they roll out of bed . . . often just in time to see our neighbor bring home a big box of sprinkle-covered donuts for his family. Now, I'm all for [...] Continue Reading
Archives for October 2019
How To Make Mullein and Garlic Oil For Earaches
Mullein and garlic infused olive oil is one of the most popular natural remedies for ear infections/earaches, and for good reason. In folk medicine, mullein is revered for its ability to ease discomfort, and garlic is well-known for its immune supporting qualities. Both are used to encourage circulation and lymphatic flow, which may be helpful [...] Continue Reading
Benefits of Red Raspberry Leaf Tea for Pregnancy (Plus A Recipe)
If you've ever found yourself googling the safety of everything from toothpaste to tuna while pregnant, you've probably wondered about the safety of different herbal teas and essential oils as well. You'll find a list of pregnancy-safe essential oils here, and in this post we'll discuss one of the most commonly recommended herbal infusions [...] Continue Reading
Easy Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal Recipe With Vanilla Glaze
If you're looking for an easy breakfast recipe that's full of fall flavor, this baked pumpkin oatmeal makes a delicious addition to any morning. Spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg and drizzled with vanilla glaze, it can be pulled together with just a few minutes of hands-on time . . . or made in advance to nosh on throughout the week. Something about [...] Continue Reading
A Doctor Who “Gets You” At Your Fingertips: SteadyMD Review
It's Tuesday afternoon and I'm getting ready for a doctor's appointment. My kids are doing their afternoon chores as S-L-O-W-L-Y as possible, but it's no problem. You see, instead of schlepping them in the car, hearing "mom, I'm bored" 27 times in the waiting room, reading and rereading a year-old Parade magazine while we wait to be called, and [...] Continue Reading
How To Make Beeswax Wraps (Reusable Food Wrap)
If you're like me, there's probably no love lost between you and plastic. Most food-related plastics - including cling wrap and so-called "BPA-free" containers - can "release chemicals that act like the sex hormone estrogen," according to a study published in Environmental Health Perspectives. (1) (2) Fortunately, there are so many [...] Continue Reading
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Recipe (Gluten-Free)
"WELCOME TO WAFFLE WEEK!" <-- This is an actual thing I said to my kids a few years ago. They'll be the first to tell you that they're much more likely to get kale chips than waffles on any given day, but every once in awhile I feel compelled to figure out healthier versions of old favorites. Homemade chicken pot pie, [...] Continue Reading
