Practical Graduation Gift Ideas (That Aren’t Just Money!)
I model an awful lot of habits for my kids, whether I like it or not. Some of them are good and some of them I’m…
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Why Kid-Safe Phones Are the Safest Way to Go: Comparing the Four Major Brands
I was chatting with a fellow mom of four the other day, whose older two are 15 and 16. I asked her if she’d ever…
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Olive Oil Tasting for Normal Families (not Food Critics!)
Let’s be honest: olive oil is one of those things we know is supposed to be healthy…but beyond that? Total mystery. Sure, you might drizzle…
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What Hand Soap I Use Now (and Why I Still Avoid Antibacterial!)
A reader recently emailed in asking what I use for hand soap these days, and I knew I needed this update. Nostalgia hit hard! Would…
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How to Reduce Phytic Acid in Nuts (Crispy Soaked Nuts Recipe)
I’ve been soaking my nuts and seeds to reduce their phytic acid content for years, and I’ve learned quite a bit along the way, especially…
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The Internet Gone Mad: How a Few Experts Cited Something Wrong and Now Everyone Thinks Harvard Wants Kids to Do Chores
You’ve probably seen the meme. It goes something like this: “Harvard found that the biggest predictor of success in life is doing chores as a…
The “Unteachable” Life Skills Our Kids Need Most (and How We Can Help)
As a parent, I’m often asked: “How do you teach life skills like cooking, cleaning, or budgeting?” I love answering that question (because that’s literally…
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Teaching Life Skills: The Best Hack I’ve Used (and What Other Smart Parents Swear By)
When I think about teaching life skills to my kids, I always come back to one core truth: it’s not just about checking a skill…
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How to Plan Food for a (Really) Large Group: Taco Bar Prep for Graduation Party, Wedding, Shower, Etc.
I love a challenge, and although you wouldn’t know it if you visited my house, I can organize an event like nobody’s business (just not…
What Is Nervous System Work, and Why Is It Important?
I didn’t realize nervous system work would make such an impact for my husband’s health until he started doing it regularly! Here’s why it’s important…
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Pepper Pong Review: A Family’s Honest Look at the Pros and Cons of This New Travel Game
As an online influencer since 2009, I get a lot of random pitches in my email. Particularly if they have nothing to do with food…
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Understanding Direct Primary Care: A Patient-Centered Approach to Healthcare
Limited access. High costs that aren’t always given up front. Impersonal care. All of these are complaints I hear all the time from people about…
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Healthcare Sharing Review: Comparing Samaritan, Medi-Share, Liberty Health & More
If you’re considering a health-sharing plan instead of traditional insurance, you’ll want the best reviews you can find. My team and I have meticulously scoured…
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Christian “Health Insurance” aka Health Sharing: The Faith-Based Alternative You Need to Know About
Have you ever felt totally lost with traditional health insurance, or is it just driving you a little crazy? I get it! As a Catholic…
There’s No Such Thing as an Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Your friend cuts out some anti-inflammatory foods and sees massive health improvements, but it doesn’t work for you. You try the protocol an online health…
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Top 10 Life Skills to Teach Your Kids Before They Turn 18
When I was a kid, I never once said, “I want to be a digital entrepreneur when I grow up.” I never had “be a…
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High School Graduation Party Planning Ideas
When I started planning the graduation party for my oldest, my college roommate came to mind. When she graduated high school, she lived in a…
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Easy and Healthy Snack Ideas for Athletes
I’m so committed to healthy snacks for kids, including after team sports, that I simply can’t just go with the flow and buy single-serve processed…
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Healthy Snack Swaps for Kids’ Sports
It seems inevitable that if your kids are in sports, they’re going to be served snacks by other kids’ parents. It also feels inevitable that…
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Stovetop Meatless Lentil Soup (Tastes Like Sausage!)
Need a new idea for a Friday Lenten meal or just a meatless Monday? Try this meatless lentil soup, which tastes an awful lot like…
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