I'm really not a big DIY person. Yes, I make all my food homemade and from scratch. Well, almost. But I've never gotten into greasing up my pots with beeswax and coconut oil to make homemade lotion bars or figuring out much beyond this simple homemade deodorant, which honestly I don't really bother with anymore. I just felt like it was too overwhelming. Ironically, I've always made homemade cleaners but I think it's because that's literally a 30-60 second task. RELATED: Don't let … [Read more...]
About Katie Kimball @ Kitchen Stewardship
Katie Kimball, CSME is a trusted educator and author of 8 real food cookbooks. She is passionate about researching natural remedies and making healthy cooking easier for busy families. She’s been featured on media outlets like ABC, NBC and First for Women magazine as well as contributing regularly on the FOX Network.
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Over the last 10 years, Katie has spoken prolifically at conferences, online summits and podcasts and become a trusted authority and advocate for children’s health.
Busy moms look to this certified educator for honest, in-depth natural product reviews and thorough research. She often partners with health experts and medical practitioners to deliver the most current information to the Kitchen Stewardship community.
In 2016 she created the #1 bestselling online kids cooking course, Kids Cook Real Food, helping thousands of families around the world learn to cook.
A mom of 4 kids from Michigan, she is a Certified Stress Mastery Educator and member of the American Institute of Stress.
5 Ways to Sanitize Cell Phones Naturally
When I asked readers what post they wanted to see during quarantine, "how to sanitize your cell phone naturally" got the most votes! (Not to mention that we should all be cleaning our phones regularly all the time.) I did some research, found great ideas in my own natural alternatives to bleach post, tested out some options, and here we go! We touch our phones an average of 2,617 times a day and our face 23 times an hour (per DScout and PubMed). Although some will say that EMFs, WiFi, and … [Read more...]
9 Simple, Frugal, At-Home Detox Strategies
There's plenty we can do from the comfort of our own homes to help our body detox. These at-home detoxes are easy to implement into our regular routines. Try picking one to start with and go from there. It is important to keep your body healthy and if you're reading this you probably already prioritize healthy and non-toxic choices at home. However, none of us are perfect and we don't live in bubbles. You aren't able to control the food that is served to you at a friend's house, the air … [Read more...]
Dilly Cream of Potato Vegetable Soup Recipe Framework
My kids are hit and miss on soup lately, much to my chagrin since I like to serve soup 3-4 times a week in the fall and winter and even often in the summer, like this Sausage Bean and Greens Soup. I count my blessings that all three of them seem to love this creamy veggie soup every single time, and the fact that it's one of my favorite meals since childhood AND super duper easy doesn't hurt my feelings at all. The Monday Mission this week was to memorize a recipe so you can cook "by … [Read more...]
Benefits of Air Purifiers – Why and How to Clean Your Indoor Air
Organic food is more expensive. Homemade meals take more time. Filtered water costs far more than free from the tap. And buying stainless steel containers to avoid plastic is undoubtedly a significant upfront cost. But, when it comes to our families, many of us are willing to sacrifice the extra time and money in the name of health. Here's the problem. A lot of us miss the one thing that surrounds us 24/7 - the air in our homes. And really, if our home's air is making us sick, … [Read more...]
Is Hydrogen Peroxide a Disinfectant?
Hydrogen peroxide is cost-effective, widely available, and promoted by many as an effective disinfectant. Along with baking soda and vinegar, it's one of my three favorite natural green cleaners. I've counted on it for years! Imagine my surprise when I received an email asking me to rescind my information about the hydrogen peroxide/vinegar duo for sanitizing countertops. I was heartbroken at the thought of having to rescind/delete one of my favorite posts on natural kitchen cleaners, one … [Read more...]
How to Plant Tomatoes: 8 Things I Put in the Tomato Planting Hole
Gardening is a great way to have access to fresh food all summer long and I think tomatoes are essential in every garden! While they grow without much hassle, there are a couple of tips that will help you get the most fruit possible off of every plant and it all starts with learning how to plant tomatoes the right way. These tips are so easy they fit perfectly with my lazy gardening ideals! I'm no master gardener, but I am a perfectionist and very thorough in my research when I decide to … [Read more...]
Easiest Allergy-Friendly Salmon Patties Recipe
When I'm not pan-frying salmon with our favorite homemade fish seasoning blend, I'm pulling out this simple, budget-friendly pantry recipe for salmon patties. They come together in 10 minutes and are even delish as cold leftovers! One of the best ways to increase the omega-3s in your diet is to eat more fish, especially salmon. A lot of people have an aversion to preparing fish in their homes, and for good reason, I think. It's easy to mess it up, and tough, soggy, or dry … [Read more...]
How to Stop Mouth Breathing: The $2 Solution to a $$$ Problem
Ever caught yourself yelling at your kids with a choice mom phrase like, "If you say one more word, I'm going to tape your mouth shut!" That's really not funny, but it is kind of funny that taping your kid's mouth shut may be an incredibly healthy thing to do for their growth, development, and oral health. In fact, for the last six months, I've been taping my five-year-old's and eight-year-old's mouths closed at night, and most of the time I tape my own shut, too. This isn't so I stop … [Read more...]
Quarantine No Waste, No Cheat Meal Plan
What are you cooking during quarantine? I've been more consistent now about meal planning than I've been in a few years! I'm really motivated not to go to the store (it just made me uncomfortable, not germs, but bare shelves and people in masks), so I'm determined to use what I have wisely, keep up with variety, not waste a morsel, and no cheat days eating out! You asked last week on Facebook if I'd share what we have been eating thus far, and check it out -- my daughter made this … [Read more...]
What is the Best Form of Magnesium?
"You can't out supplement a poor diet," health experts are fond of saying. But once you're eating your vegetables, there are still a few supplements that a whole lot of people recommend, and I think magnesium is the most often mentioned (followed closely by Vitamin D). In our family, everyone takes magnesium, sometimes multiple varieties, and I know a lot of others in the KS community would say the same. In fact, when I shared on Facebook that a friend saw improvement with her tween's … [Read more...]
Sleep Is the New Kale (But Better!) 8 Ways to Improve Sleep Quality
I've never in my life had much trouble falling asleep, possibly because sleep deprivation has been something I've erroneously worn as a badge of honor for a few decades now. Now suddenly in the last few months, I find myself lying awake at night occasionally. Worse yet, sometimes my eyes will pop open at 3 in the morning for an hour or two. This is so frustrating, and it's developed a great degree of empathy in me for those who do struggle with insomnia in many ways. For a couple of … [Read more...]
Stress Baking in a Pandemic: What to Bake If You Can’t Buy Enough Flour
It seems like in this coronavirus pandemic, there's a bit of a baking epidemic. Flour, sugar and other baking needs have never been so low -- even at the holidays, the only other time of year so many people seem to care to bake from scratch. What can you do if you can't find flour, whole wheat or otherwise, in the store? Even buying online isn't working at this point, and if you care about whole grain flour baking, you know you need freezer space. The problem is I'm noticing that a lot … [Read more...]
7 Tips for Self-Care During the Quarantine
I just got back from a nice long walk with a neighbor. And believe it or not, I took another hour-long walk earlier today with a friend from another neighborhood. It's a beautiful sunny day today but tomorrow is the beginning of a 10-day cold front. So like a squirrel saving up nuts for winter I felt the need to stock up per se, on sunshine, movement, and friendship. Did we stay six feet apart? I'm not going on record...but let's say outside, no contact, I'm not worried. Stress … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Make Your Soap Last Longer
I've been looking for ways to be more frugal for years! Luckily some of my frugal tips for stretching soap also come in handy to make your soap last longer when store shelves are bare. This is one of our many real food, natural living, budget-friendly resources to help you through COVID-19 here at Kitchen Stewardship. The kids and I have been ending the day with some science these days. We've really been enjoying Mark Rober on YouTube, and the other day he explained how soap … [Read more...]
How to Stretch Your Meat and Keep That Protein Source Going
Back when my husband and I went from being "Double Income No Kids" DINKs to suddenly single income, one kid, practically in-the-red, desperate young people, I used to stretch our meat to save on the budget. As we transitioned into eating more sustainably grown, traditional foods, the price of meat doubled because organic, grass-fed beef and pastured poultry are just more expensive. Then I made the meat last longer again to protect the budget so that I could afford the better meat. Now, … [Read more...]
Yes! It is Possible to Boost Immunity with Diet and Lifestyle
Some people have sledding and hot chocolate traditions. Others light a fire in the fireplace and watch a favorite winter movie. In our family, winter brings with it all sorts of routines to boost our immune systems. Boring? Maybe. But you better believe we're keeping up on these natural immune boosters during a viral pandemic! Rebuttal: "Nothing Can Boost Your Immune System Against COVID-19 / Novel Coronavirus" I've seen it across the Internet this past month, dire … [Read more...]
Healthy Homemade Snack: Fruit Gummies Made with Real Fruit
Don't even get me started on the term "fruit snacks" when there's not any fruit involved. You can guess what I think about those sugar-filled candies being served as snacks. On the other hand, these homemade fruit gummies have two healthy ingredients: real fruit and gelatin (use the coupon KS10 for 10% off!). You've probably heard me talk about gelatin before. It's the gel on your chicken stock, it's the component of bone broth that makes it so healing to your gut and it can be used to … [Read more...]
Guide to COVID-19 Healthy Home Cooking & Natural Home Remedies
I know this is truly an awful situation for so many... My heart is breaking for those who have lost loved ones or jobs as well as our medical workers and so many average Americans who have lost their paychecks for the next several weeks. However, I now find myself in the position of being able to help all of you who are stuck at home, perhaps learning to cook, cooking more than usual or tightening up your grocery budget. And that makes me excited. I'm excited that I'm able to help … [Read more...]
EPA Says Natural Disinfectant as Effective as Bleach
Wishing there was a natural disinfectant as effective as bleach without all the hazards? Whether you've been washing dishes with bleach or just need to sanitize surfaces, YES, there are alternatives to bleach that are EPA-approved, even for childcare facilities. From hydrogen peroxide to kill germs to essential oils, we'll explore the best of them in today's post! Have you ever felt ill after inhaling too much bleach? Do you feel that tickle in your throat when you clean with it? Do you … [Read more...]
