Reading Time: 5 minutes Thank you, Dole, for sponsoring this post! Thank you, Mom It Forward blogger network, for lining up this post! At almost 6 and 3 1/2, my older two girls are just now getting to the ages where they are showing an interest in sports. This past winter and spring, they participated in gymnastics, and they […]
Archives for May 2014
5 Baby Steps to Better Health and Wellness
Reading Time: 6 minutes Take these 5 baby steps to better health and wellness! This post has lots of resources for detoxing, getting started with real food, and improving health. Guest post by Sherry of This House of Joy Are you as healthy as you want to be? Are you dealing with a chronic illness? I have learned a […]
Slow Cooker Blackberry Jam
Reading Time: 2 minutes Guest post by Kelly of New Leaf Wellness Did you know that you can make homemade blackberry jam in your slow cooker? You can, and it’s so easy! I love homemade slow cooker jams so much that I shared a recipe for slow cooker strawberry jam in my Easy & Healthy Slow Cooker Cookbook and slow cooker […]
Homemade Flavored Waters
Reading Time: 2 minutes Flavored waters are easy to make at home and are oh-so-yummy! It’s a great way to stay hydrated and enjoy it! They’re a great alternative to soda! Guest Post by Annie of our sponsor Mighty Nest Staying well hydrated is vitally important to our overall health. Water is great, but sometimes we want something with […]
Why Are So Many Women Suffering with Thyroid Problems?
Reading Time: 5 minutes So many women are experiencing thyroid problems these days! When I found myself suffering from an enlarged thyroid gland I started looking in to thyroid disease. Here’s what I found about this tiny organ. Up until a few years ago, I had never heard of thyroid problems. I don’t even think I knew where the […]
We All Have a Story to Tell
Reading Time: 2 minutes A tiny black and white print hangs on the wall above the chaise lounge where I write in our home office. It may be small, but it holds a mighty message: We all have a story to tell. It’s no secret that I revel in both reading and writing stories. Ken Taylor, the founder of […]
Easy Date Nut Fudge {Dairy, Soy and Refined Sugar Free}
Reading Time: 3 minutes Here’s a recipe for healthy date nut fudge that’s dairy, soy, and refined sugar free. The dates and sucanat lend natural sweetness; the nuts add texture. Guest post by Debra of Worth Cooking As a young kid I always viewed my mom as having unfathomable wisdom and maturity. She knew so much, could do so […]
DIY Natural Sunscreen
Reading Time: 4 minutes Guest post by Lexie of Lexie:Naturals A little disclaimer for our friends at the FDA: None of the statements in this post have been approved (or denied) by the FDA. I have done extensive research, but I am not a chemist or a doctor. This is sold as a Sun Lotion and diaper cream rather than […]
To the Mom Who Feels Depressed
Reading Time: 5 minutes Have you ever struggled with depression? Perhaps you’re in a season now where life feels bleak and hopeless. I’ve been there, and I can tell you there is hope for the mom who feels depressed. by Jessica of “Smartter” Each Day, contributing writer Have you ever struggled with depression? Perhaps you’re in a season now […]
10 Summertime Uses for Bentonite Clay
Reading Time: 4 minutes The #1 item in my natural first aid kit is one that I had never even heard of a few years ago–bentonite clay. In a nutshell, bentonite clay heals by pulling out toxins. I’ve been using the Redmond Clay brand for going on two years now, and it’s always my first line of defense for […]
Cherry Mango Water Kefir Smoothie
Reading Time: 3 minutes by Katie Mae of Nourishing Simplicity Quick, simple and delicious! There is nothing quite like a cold smoothie on a hot day. While parts of the world are still having cool springs, my area of Baja California has seemed to skip spring and jump right into summer. That leaves me craving a smoothie every […]
10 Ways to Protect Children from the Dangers of the Internet
Reading Time: 9 minutes The Internet can be great tool or a dangerous place for kids. Here are 10 ways to protect children from the dangers of the internet. My earliest memories of using a computer involved me pecking away on a chunky white keyboard and watching the green or orange letters appear on a plain black screen. The […]
DIY All-Natural Hair Treatments
Reading Time: 4 minutes Get beautiful, luxurious hair without using toxic chemicals! Check out these natural DIYs for a softening honey treatment, a vinegar hair rinse, and a hot oil hair treatment. Guest post by Stacy of A Delightful Home Does all-natural hair care seem like a luxury you can’t afford? It did to me! Thankfully I learned that […]
Avoiding the Burnout of Motherhood
Reading Time: 5 minutes Moms get burnt out fast! Here are some ways to refresh, de-stress, and avoid the burnout of motherhood! Guest post by Caroline of Deborah & Co. Whether you have one child or ten, being a mother is a lot of hard work. It brings abundant blessings, and I have never once regretted having my 5 […]
6 Foods To Cook in a Rice Cooker (Besides Rice!)
Reading Time: 4 minutes Rice cookers aren’t typically something that you find in every single American kitchen (although my site editor Elsie LOVES hers!), and it’s not something I thought I necessarily needed. But when I got the email from Zojirushi asking me to try out their rice cooker, I decided to give it a whirl. After all, we […]