Reading Time: 5 minutesWhen I first began my healthy living journey over 6 years ago, the last thing I expected to encounter was division among those in natural living circles. In particular, I’ve witnessed otherwise meek and mild mamas tear each other apart over essential oils. My sisters, this should not be! My introduction to essential oils I […]
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101 Homemade, Healthy After-School Snack Ideas
Reading Time: 6 minutesThese homemade, healthy after-school snack ideas will fuel your kids up after a long day at school. Most of these healthy snacks are allergen-free, too! School has already begun in many places across the South, and the next few weeks will see the rest of North America joining in on the fun. Today my firstborn […]
5 Steps to Healthy, Sandwich-Free Lunches
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen I tell people my family is gluten-free, one of the first questions I get asked is what in the world I feed them for lunch. But I’ve found that healthy, sandwich-free lunches are incredibly easy to make. We also like to use reusable snack bags and stainless steel containers if possible. In fact, the […]
Pride Goes Before the Fall: The Humbled Homemaker’s Whole 30
Reading Time: 6 minutesI attempted my first Whole 30 during the month of July, and I’ve been eager to share my Whole 30 experience with you all. The Whole 30 was easier than I expected–yet I think that was part of the reason it was so hard for me to fall during week four. What is the Whole 30? The […]
5 Easy Real Food School Lunches Ready in 30 Minutes for Less Than $5
Reading Time: 4 minutesBy Tiffany, Contributing Writer The back-to-school season brings mixed emotions for parents. Some are excited for the kids to start the new school year in a new grade, with a new teacher. For those that homeschool, you might look forward to new curriculum or repeating a tradition of supply shopping with create-your-own smoothies. Kids, no […]
Help for the Non-Crafty Mom
Reading Time: 2 minutesI’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I am not crafty. I wasn’t even crafty as a kid. But my girls–especially my 6-year-old firstborn–are. So what’s a non-crafty mom like me to do with her craft enthused girls? Green Kid Crafts to the rescue! When Green Kid first contacted me, I hesitated to […]







