Reading Time: 3 minutesAt 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 will soon take swimming lessons at the same pool where I learned how to swim. I have never been […]
5 Baby Steps to Better Health and Wellness
Reading Time: 6 minutesTake 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 minutesGuest 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 minutesFlavored 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 minutesSo 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 minutesA 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 […]







