This post is from contributing writer Mary Voogt of Just Take A Bite. Without fail, every day right around 3:00 pm my kids rush up to me asking, “What can we have for a snack?!” I’m usually trying to feed their little brother or he’s sleeping on me (which despite six months of me trying to tell them Read this article…
The Best Way to Heal from a Concussion: How to Start Recovery Immediately After a Bump on the Head!
When a toddler or preschooler get a concussion, it feels really serious! Our 3-year-old fell off ONE step this summer and hit the side of his head on cement, and even though it didn’t seem like a big deal at first, it turned out to be enough to cause a concussion. When I was madly Read this article…
Quick One-Pan Recipes Made in your Cast Iron Pan
This post is from KS contributing writer Becca Stallings of The Earthling’s Handbook. A cast iron skillet might make a great gift for someone on your list! Cast iron is one of the healthy alternatives to non-stick cookware, but it’s a little tricky to use if you’re not used to it. Pair that pan with a Read this article…
Concussions ARE on the Rise But it’s NOT Why you Think
When my three-year-old fell off the bottom step from a deck and bumped his head on the cement slab below, he cried, Grandma snuggled him, and she assured me it was no big deal when I arrived back from the grocery store. My “mother’s intuition” is usually pretty quiet except in labor, but it was Read this article…
Why We Use (a LOT of) Redmond Real Salt {Giveaway}
I just love Real Salt. I love the rustic multicolored granules. I love the story on the bottles of how it was discovered. I love that it comes without contamination from modern pollution. I love the 60 trace minerals. I love sprinkling it on my eggs with abandon not worrying about the perils of refined Read this article…
Natural Remedies for Ear Infections
Kids’ Ear Infections: A Home Remedy?
BEST Natural home remedies to cure an ear infection – what you can do NOW and to be prepared for next time a kid or an adult has an earache. Reviewed by Sheila Kilbane, MD. I didn’t think I’d ever fit this neatly into the “nuts” or “off the grid” category. I’ve always been a Read this article…
Perfect Real Food Party Foods (on a Budget)
Cheap and Easy Party Foods for Holidays, Big Game, & Potlucks
It’s so important to have a “go to” list for easy party foods that are made with real food, those items I can make quickly and without much thought when I have to bring a dish to pass to a big (hopefully peaceful) family gathering. Whether you’re hosting something yourself and need Mary’s tips for Read this article…
Homemade Irish Cream
Whole Foods for the Holidays: Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur
An easy recipe for homemade Irish Cream, just like Bailey’s but with real food and no cans! This will be the best Irish Cream Liqueur you’ve ever tasted! Even though this is not the first time, nor the second time, but the third time I’ve talked about liquor here at KS, please don’t think I’m Read this article…
Natural Remedies for Croup
It’s Scary When Your Child Can’t Breathe (Natural Remedies for Croup)
If croup hits, you want to be prepared. Make sure you have these natural remedies on hand before you need them.“My kids always get a croup-y cough this time of year…” “Every cold has turned into croup lately…” “I always recognize that ‘croup cough’ and know things are getting worse…” Since a fearful midnight scene Read this article…
Easy Homemade Refried Beans
Homemade Refried Beans Recipe
Easy, economical, and great tasting, making your own homemade refried beans also adds nutrition to your plate for a great Mexican meal. They will soon become a family favorite side dish that kids can help make. Homemade refried beans make the perfect side dish with Mexican food, stuffed right into your taco or burrito, or Read this article…
Stock with Chicken Feet!
Making Stock with Chicken Feet (Aw, do I have to?)
Got chicken feet? They’re super nutritious and make amazing homemade chicken stock. How to peel them and prepare them, with a link to a video tutorial. Do you have to use chicken feet to have traditional homemade stock, or at least to have healthy food? Of course not. If you can’t source chicken feet or Read this article…
