Elderflowers have a long history of traditional use for cold and flu support, seasonal allergy relief, and more, but their fruity, nectar-like floral flavor also makes them perfect for culinary uses - wine, jam, lemonade . . . even fritters! And of course there's elderflower syrup - light, delicious, and versatile. Though elderflower [...] Continue Reading
High Levels of BPA Found In Sports Bras + Non-Toxic Alternatives
So, you’ve switched to non-toxic personal care products, tossed your sketchy plastic water bottle, and swapped old plastic food containers for stainless steel or glass. When the cashier at your local store asks if you want a BPA-infused paper receipt, you usually opt for a digital version instead . . . so you’ve eliminated most of the BPA exposure [...] Continue Reading
5 Benefits of Blue Vervain + How To Use It
With a long, straight stem and clusters of tiny blueish-purple flowers, blue vervain is a valuable nervous system ally that thrives in wet meadows, river bottomlands, and other moisture-rich areas throughout the United States. Though it’s not very well known these days, back in 1875 Dr. Oliver Phelps Brown wrote that “A more valuable plant is [...] Continue Reading
Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats Recipe
Creamy, sweet and infused with apple pie inspired spices, these easy overnight oats are the perfect make-ahead recipe for busy mornings. They’re based on this simple overnight oats recipe and can be made in just about five minutes of hands-on time. My kids love topping their jars with freshly diced apples, chopped nuts and a sprinkling of extra [...] Continue Reading
EMF Protection for Your Home: A Blushield Review
Last year I had the opportunity to play a game I call “Woo or True” with a clinician who completed the Global Clinical Research Scholar program at Harvard Medical School. Basically, I rattled off a bunch of different wellness modalities, then he shared his thoughts on whether they’re legitimate or unlikely to be helpful. Over the [...] Continue Reading
Best of The Blog In 2022
Every December I take some time to reflect on all that has happened these past four seasons and make plans for the fresh year ahead of us. Before we close out 2022 I thought it would be fun to look back at your favorite posts from this year, along with a few of my personal highlights, like: I’d love to hear what you want me to write [...] Continue Reading
Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken (Fresh or Frozen Meat)
If you love quick, healthy meals but haven’t tried making shredded chicken in an Instant Pot yet, you’re missing out on one of the best time-saving kitchen hacks ever. Juicy and flavorful, this recipe is so versatile - you can cook and use it right away or store it in the freezer for easy meals throughout the week. There are SO MANY ways to [...] Continue Reading
7 Thoughtful Last Minute Gift Ideas
Have I ever told you about Operation Popcorn & PJ's --- the night where my husband and I tell our kids to get ready for bed as usual, then surprise them at the last minute by piling them into the car with gingerbread cookies to drive around and look at holiday lights? Most years we plan it for a certain day, then reschedule the [...] Continue Reading
