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; What Does Your Childcare Facility Use?
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...]
Homemade Gelatin Square Recipe: Made with Real Fruit Juice
You only need 2 ingredients and 10 minutes to make DIY finger gelatin squares! They're a healthy, homemade version of jello squares! You' definitely want to add these to your list of easy snacks and lunch box additions along with these healthy pumpkin muffins. One of the greatest joys of my kitchen is watching my kids devour and truly enjoy real, nourishing food, especially when it's not particularly kid-friendly in most people's eyes. I'm proud of them for being counter-cultural. … [Read more...]
What is Diastasis Recti and What Can You Do About It?
It happened to me. The thing no mom ever wants to happen. I heard those words: "I didn't know you were expecting!" Then the uncomfortable silence and a quick mumbled response, "I'm not." I was at the orthodontist for my oldest (trying to help her with mouth breathing!). That sure started the appointment awkwardly! And as someone that has dealt with the pain of both infertility and loss, those words really stung. I felt like saying, "Do you know what my body has been through?" Of … [Read more...]
Reusable Alternatives to Toilet Paper and Paper Towels
So you're worried you'll run out of toilet paper and not quite ready to install a bidet? I'm with you, my friend, I'm with you. I've seen other recommendations for what to do when you run out of toilet paper, including just "take a shower." What?? I'm imagining some extremely dried-out skin, eczema going nuts, and way too much soap going down the drain, plus I don't want to take a shower every time I use the restroom NOR do I want to facilitate that for my kids! I don't know who is … [Read more...]
How to Keep Vegetables Fresh: Best Veggies for Long-Term Storage
We wake up in a whole new world every day lately, it seems. There's always something changing, and that uncertainty is hard on the psyche. But I feel like those of us who have been cooking real food for a long time are uniquely suited for sharing our years of knowledge with those of you who may be suddenly finding yourself stuck at home, cooking all your meals. I want to continue to share my knowledge with you and help you stock up intelligently and to use your pantry stores … [Read more...]
Long-Term Side Effects From Antibiotics {Plus a Gut Protecting Recipe}
This is a guest post from Dr. Ana-Maria Temple, MD of dranamaria.com. It’s that time of the year where we see lots of sicknesses and the overuse of antibiotics. Important to note: This post obviously is not about COVID-19, because as a virus, a coronavirus is not touched by antibiotics and they should not be used at all. But people are still getting sick with normal winter/spring germs, and it's important to know what we're doing when it comes to antibiotics. There are several … [Read more...]
Vegan Turmeric Lentil Instant Pot Soup Recipe
Turmeric Lentil Soup is one of the most popular soups in our home. If it’s winter or rainy outside and I want a budget-friendly, real food winner, this is it. The best part is that it doesn’t take any special ingredients. We almost always have them on hand, even if it’s the end of the week and I desperately need to go grocery shopping. ;) Instant Pot Lentil Soup This soup is the perfect candidate for the Instant Pot. All of the ingredients hold up well in the pressure cooker, it doesn’t … [Read more...]
How I Pulled Out all the Stops to Avoid Antibiotics for a Skin Infection
When my doctor said, "I'd like to prescribe you antibiotics for this skin infection." I said, "Well...I'm sort of anti-antibiotics, so let's talk about that." I walked out of the doctor's office with a bottle of amoxicillin (just in case) and a doctor-approved plan of attack with natural, at-home treatments for cellulitis. How do You Get an Infection in your Skin? It started as a little dry spot on my side about the size of a quarter. At first, I thought it was just a recurrence … [Read more...]
How to Get Rid of Parasites (& Keep Them Away) with Dr. Jay Davidson
If you thought doing a parasite cleanse once is enough to get rid of parasites, you might not understand the tenacity of these pests and how often the symptoms of parasites might reappear -- and yes, we're talking in humans here, not just man's best friend. <<insert shudder Just today I was couch shopping (not as fun as it sounds when you're striving for non-toxicity AND juggling dust allergies), and when I told the salesperson that we needed leather because of dust allergies, … [Read more...]
