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
Creamy Dairy-Free Caesar Dressing Recipe
There's nothing quite like crisp romaine lettuce tossed in creamy Caesar dressing and crunchy gluten-free croutons, but right now my traditional Caesar dressing recipe is off the menu as I continue my healing journey. Fortunately, this dairy-free Caesar dressing it so delish I don't even miss my old recipe. It's creamy, [...] Continue Reading
Restoring Gray Hair To Its True Color Without Dye (Hairprint Review)
When I noticed my first gray hairs, I picked up a box of henna hair dye at my local health food store, calculated the hassle factor, and put it back on the shelf. I didn't want to touch up my roots often, so I was pretty sure I'd end up with two-toned hair before long. Plus, I was concerned that adding dye to my very dark hair would make it [...] Continue Reading
