This post is from contributing writer Mary Voogt of Just Take A Bite. I have four kids. They all have individual eating styles and food preferences. But in general I know what they like. Three out of four will eat what I serve without much complaining. Sure they have their favorites. But they eat most things. Then there Read this article…
Permaculture Techniques for Container Gardening {Guest Post}
This is a guest post from Nicky Schauder of Permaculture Gardens. Molly had decided, this was the year! She had started buying more and more organic groceries. No way was she going to risk having chemicals like glyphosate in the food she served her family! Her mother-in-law was recently diagnosed with cancer and Molly and Read this article…
How to Create a Half-Barrel Garden {Guest Post}
This is a guest post from Mama Z of Natural Living Family. Gardening gives you wonderful control over the food that you eat and what you provide for your family, allowing you to take full advantage of the gifts that God has given us to nourish and sustain our bodies. However, not everyone has room Read this article…
Testing Gluten-Free Pasta + Quick Veggie Filled Pasta Salad Recipe
Pasta salad is a classic crowd pleaser! It’s great as a side, main dish or lunch and comes together quickly. Create an allergen-friendly pasta salad bar for your family or a party with this recipe! Make one of Becca’s recommended pastas for those who are gluten-free! -Katie This post is from KS Contributing writer Becca Read this article…
Power Brain Foods for Standardized Testing in Schools
“Do-nut worry” read the cute little tags attached to the double doughnut hole treat our first graders presented to our fourth graders last year before their big, stressful standardized test. School counselors have told me that you can palpably feel the atmosphere change in the third and fourth grade wings of our local elementary schools 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. Add some homemade canned salsa for even more real food goodness. These refried beans will soon become a family favorite side dish that kids can help make. Homemade refried beans make the perfect Read this article…
Stock with Chicken Feet!
Making Stock with Chicken Feet (Aw, do I have to?)
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 can’t stomach the idea, don’t worry about it. You can make awesome, nutritious stock from any old chicken bones you can find, even a family pack Read this article…
