Over the years I’ve compiled a first aid kit + natural remedy checklist that makes it easy to respond quickly to common injuries and illnesses. Along with staples like elderberries and fire cider, one of my must-haves is bee propolis. Made by honey bees all around the world, it has a long history of use for immune support, easing sore throats, [...] Continue Reading
3 Benefits of Horehound + Tea And Tincture Recipes
With names like Eye of the Star and houndsbane, horehound sounds almost mythical. If you ask an herbalist about it, though, they’ll tell you that its benefits are very tangible . . . and highly valued! The Roman scholar Pliny once mentioned it as “a plant too well known to require any description,” and it has a long history of use for soothing [...] Continue Reading
Gluten-Free Salted Caramel Cheesecake Recipe
In my house, there have been birthday cookie dough ice cream sandwiches, creme brulee, key lime pie and even fudgy brownies. Birthday cakes . . . not so much, at least not very often. This year we got a little closer to something traditional - my son Micah requested a rich and creamy caramel cheesecake. I mean, at least cake is in the word. He’s [...] Continue Reading
Easy Kale Salad Recipe With Apples & Bleu Cheese
Need a delicious salad recipe that’s full of flavor and takes just a few minutes to make? This recipe has it all - crisp sweet apples, savory bleu cheese and antioxidant-rich kale tossed in a light vinaigrette that my whole family loves. Through the magic of massaging - aka a technique that involves scrunching the leaves in your hands - this [...] Continue Reading
6 Benefits of Bee Propolis + DIY Tincture Recipe
Have you ever mixed up a simple homemade cough syrup with honey or massaged this healing salve into a strained muscle? If so, you’ve already experienced some of the benefits of an ancient healing modality called apitherapy - aka the use of bee products for therapeutic purposes. Clinical research now supports many traditional apitherapy uses, [...] Continue Reading
Healthy Snacks For Kids: 25 Grab-and-Go Ideas
I make quick, healthy meals a priority so that my family has time for other activities, but sometimes the gaps between meals stretch longer than we want them to. With that in mind, here are some healthy snacks that keep us on-the-go and out of the hangry zone. Granola Goodness & Nut Bars Nut, Honey & Oat Granola Bars (Pictured) [...] Continue Reading
Healthy Granola Bar Recipe
Sweet and chewy, these homemade granola bars are easy to make and so delicious! Made with wholesome ingredients, they have a honey oat flavor that can be customized with your choice of mix-ins - chocolate chips, dried fruit, coconut flakes, or whatever your taste buds desire. Like my other favorite on-the-go snack ideas, they’re perfect for [...] Continue Reading
7 Benefits of Rhodiola Rosea + How To Use It
Some days I roast homemade marshmallow and gluten-free graham cracker smore’s over a beach bonfire, dive into rolling waves and tuck into bed on time for a good night’s sleep. Other days I find myself taking an unexpected trip to the ER for a broken bone, postponing everything to deal with a car repair, or staring at a to-do list that I created [...] Continue Reading
