Can a 3,000 year old Ayurvedic practice whiten your teeth, reduce bad breath, detox your body and make unicorns appear? I haven't been able to find studies to support all of those claims (though I'm really holding out for the unicorn one), but there is scientific evidence that coconut oil pulling may: Reduce oral bacteria that contributes [...] Continue Reading
How To Make Dandelion Oil (And 5 Ways To Use It)
It's not uncommon for notable pairs to run in families. Sometimes the resemblance is obvious - for example, Clint Eastwood and John Wayne are related - but sometimes it's not . . . at least not at first. Buffalo Bill and Ralph Waldo Emerson are from the same family, as are Abraham Lincoln and Tom Hanks. (1) (2) (3) And of course [...] Continue Reading
Benefits of Dandelion For Detox, Digestion & Hormone Balance
Remember the joy of closing your eyes and blowing with all your might on a dandelion puffball . . . possibly while someone nearby cringed at the thought of all those "pesky weed" seeds spreading? Some see a weed and some see a wish, but really they're a medicinal and culinary adventure waiting for you in your backyard. "Dandelion is a [...] Continue Reading
12 Ways To Help Your Child Get A Good Night’s Sleep
Parents are experts in sleep deprivation - we've guzzled the coffee, wiped the daytime drool off the back of our hands, and accidentally fallen asleep while trying to help our kids drift off to dreamland. You'd think, then, that we'd also be experts in recognizing the signs of sleep deprivation in our children. When kids are struggling, though, [...] Continue Reading
Roasted Dandelion Tea Recipe
When I first heard that dandelion root is used as a coffee substitute, I immediately ruled it out as something I wanted or needed in my life. Because y’all, I. AM. NOT. breaking up with coffee. And yet, as I dug deeper into the health benefits of dandelion flowers, leaves, and roots, I realized that there’s way more to dandelion tea than its use as [...] Continue Reading
Gluten-Free Croutons Recipe
Crunchy, savory and super simple to make, these homemade gluten-free croutons are a great way to use up leftover bagels or stale bread, but if you're in the mood for croutons fresh bread totally works, too. They're SO DELICIOUS over salads that are drizzled with creamy ranch, homemade Thousand Island, traditional Caesar [...] Continue Reading
Pink Noise Vs. White Noise (And How To Choose A Sound Machine)
If you've ever turned on a white noise machine to drown out the sound of barking dogs, loud neighbors, or other disruptive sounds, you know how helpful they can be for falling (and staying) asleep. And that's a good thing, because getting deep sleep makes us smarter, happier, more productive, more creative, and even keeps us looking [...] Continue Reading
Easy Homemade Italian Seasoning Recipe
This Italian seasoning recipe is a flavorful all-purpose blend for homemade pizza, meatballs, salad dressing, and other tried-and-true favorites. It's got all the essentials - basil, oregano, thyme, marjoram, and rosemary - plus a few extra flavor additions like parley, garlic and onion powder. Plus, like my homemade taco seasoning [...] Continue Reading
