Which essential oils are safe for kids? If you've tried to answer that question by researching online lately, you know that there is a ton of conflicting information out there. Some say everything is safe, some say nothing is safe. What's a mama to do? A few years ago, I decided to get over my sticker shock and try to answer that question [...] Continue Reading
Archives for May 2021
Apple Cider Vinegar Facial Toner Benefits + Recipe
Have you ever wondered if skin toner is the pet rock of beauty products - basically an attempt to get you to spend money on something you don't need? I definitely have. As I've developed my natural skincare routine over the years - homemade hyaluronic acid serum, face masks, moisturizers and more - I've learned a lot about the whys and why [...] Continue Reading
No-Bake Peanut Butter Bites
These no-bake peanut butter balls are so easy they’re basically an un-recipe, but my kids love them so I figured they were worth sharing. They’re adapted from these no-bake chocolate chip cookie dough bites, which y’all have had quite a bit to say about . . . These are amazing! My picky son couldn’t get enough of them (and honestly, [...] Continue Reading
Creamy Massaged Kale Salad Recipe With Lemon
So, true story: Once upon a time I greeted my kids in the morning by shouting "Welcome to waffle week!" Because frankly, there are "family favorite" recipes and then there are recipes that have been tested six ways from Sunday to make sure that: They're the yummiest, best possible version I've pinpointed anything that can go wrong and made [...] Continue Reading
What is Kava? Benefits, Safe Use, And How To Make Kava Tea
When NFL player Matthew Masifilo was prescribed Vicodin for a torn MCL during his Stanford days, he opted out. "I wouldn't take it," he told ESPN. "I always reacted badly to it. So I stuck with the old ways." (1) At the center of those "old ways" is kava root, which is used both socially and therapeutically in Polynesian culture. It's typically [...] Continue Reading
11 Health Benefits of Sunlight + FAQs
We all know that plants turn sunshine into energy via photosynthesis, but did you know that humans can metabolize light, too? It's true. Though most studies have focused on how sunlight helps us synthesize vitamin D in our skin, emerging research suggests that it may have health benefits that are totally separate from vitamin D production, [...] Continue Reading
4 Benefits of Dry Brushing Your Skin & How To Do It
The first time I heard about dry brushing, all I could think was “Why are these people brushing their skin? I’m doing good to brush my teeth and change out of my yoga pants." Never would I have guessed that it would become one of my favorite wellness practices, but it absolutely is. Although it's most often recommended for increasing [...] Continue Reading
Easy Chicken Caesar Wrap Recipe (Gluten-Free)
"Cook once, eat twice" is one of my favorite strategies for saving time in the kitchen. When I make a batch of a favorite recipe I'll usually double it, then use the leftovers to make extra meals throughout the week. That's the beauty of these chicken caesar wraps - they're mostly made from leftovers, which means that in addition to being [...] Continue Reading
