“Mommy, my tummy hurts.” << Have you ever heard those words, asked where it hurts and watched your child point to their WHOLE tummy, plus maybe an elbow and an earlobe for good measure? Same here. Over the years I've put together a six-question tummy ache checklist that helps me better understand what my child is feeling, plus several [...] Continue Reading
Archives for June 2021
How To Make Citronella Candles
Have you ever pulled up a chair to a mouthwatering outdoor meal, only to realize that you are on the menu? Personally, I prefer to eat my shish kabobs without becoming a mosquito snack. If you feel the same way, these DIY citronella candles are a safe, non-toxic way to repel mosquitos and other flying insects. They're adapted from [...] Continue Reading
DIY Granite Cleaner Recipe
I love the bright, crisp scent of this Lemon & Lavender All-Purpose Cleaner, but vinegar is too acidic for granite countertops. Over time, it can corrode the countertops sealant, making it more vulnerable to staining, etching, and chipping. Lemon juice and citric acid are a no-go for the same reason, but common store bought options have [...] Continue Reading
3 Homemade Body Scrub Recipes for Glowing Skin
Is your skin feeling dry, dull or flaky? With just a handful of ingredients (that you probably have in your pantry right now) and five minutes of hands-on time, you can make an exfoliating body scrub that will leave your skin soft, glowing and deeply nourished. The recipes below are much more affordable than store-bought options, and you [...] Continue Reading
Natural Home Remedies for Heartburn
The sky is blue, racecar spelled backwards is still racecar, and in most cases heartburn is caused by low stomach acid, not high. Yes, seriously. After testing thousands of heartburn patients at his Tahoma Clinic, Jonathan Wright, M.D., concluded that excess stomach acid is not the problem in over 90% of cases. (1) In this [...] Continue Reading
What Causes Heartburn?
Here’s a fun little question for you – which one of these statements is true? A) A Banyan Tree near Kolkata, India is larger than the average Walmart B) There are more nerve connections in your brain than there are stars in our galaxy C) Heartburn is usually due to too little stomach acid, not too much Okay, that was a trick question. [...] Continue Reading
