I eat pansies for breakfast. Like, the actual flowers. Not very often, but enough to want a t-shirt that says so. Edible flowers are more than just a fun conversation starter, though. The soothing properties of calendula (Calendula officinalis), for example, have a long history of use in both folk medicine and culinary traditions. Gentle [...] Continue Reading
4 Benefits of Sulforaphane + Best Ways To Consume It
Usually when I hear about the discovery of a potent phytochemical, I expect it to come from a rare Amazonian berry or Siberian root . . . not something that's in my refrigerator crisper drawer right now (and probably yours). Yet one of the most exciting recent discoveries - sulforaphane - is probably in your kitchen right [...] Continue Reading
DIY Activated Charcoal Soap Recipe
Activated charcoal is well-known for its ability to draw out impurities and support detox, which is why I incorporate it into face masks and lots of other ways, too. I've got to admit, though, that when I first picked up a bar of Toups & Co. Activated Charcoal Soap I wondered how much benefit activated charcoal could really have [...] Continue Reading
8 Lemon Balm Benefits + Easy Recipes for Tea, Tincture & More
Do you ever need a natural pick-me-up to lift your soul after a draining week, or something to help get a better night’s sleep, or even something to soothe a child's upset tummy? Lemon balm can help with all of that! Although I included it as an ingredient in my sleep dust recipe, I didn't go into much detail on the benefits of lemon balm [...] Continue Reading
Gluten-Free Browned Butter Pecan Cookies
If you've ever made my chocolate chip cookie dough fudge you know the warm, toffee-like flavor that browned butter infuses. I love adding it to desserts, especially these rich, nutty, melt-in-your-mouth delicious gluten-free butter pecan cookies. They taste a little like pecan shortbread - only chewy instead of a little crumbly - and you [...] Continue Reading
How To Cook Spaghetti Squash (3 Easy Methods)
Spaghetti squash is Nature's version of noodles. When pulled apart with a fork, the flesh naturally separates into pasta-like strands that are gluten-free, low-carb, and high in antioxidants. Because it has a mild flavor, it can easily be used as a substitute for pasta or rice in casseroles and other comfort foods. So, what's the [...] Continue Reading
Why Family Traditions Matter (Plus 21+ Ideas To Get You Started)
When my husband and I started creating unique and meaningful family traditions, it wasn't because we'd heard that focusing our lives around experiences rather than things creates more lasting happiness. However the more we've incorporated little traditions - like watching home movies on Mother's Day and making salt dough ornaments together every [...] Continue Reading
11 Activated Charcoal Uses for Beauty, Health & Home
Imagine this: You've got one hour to pack for your dream vacation, and all you can take with you is a carry on - what do you toss in your bag? I can tell you one item that would definitely be in mine, whether I'm headed to Iceland's hot springs or a beach in Bali - activated charcoal. The stuff is basically the Swiss Army knife of natural living [...] Continue Reading
