I've done hundreds of hours of research on sunscreens. I've visited the local morning news multiple times to share sunscreen information. And most importantly, my family and I have tested over 120 natural mineral sunscreens over the last ten years, rigorously applying two brands every time we go out in the sun, examining each formula for a smooth glide, scent, water resistance, rub-in-ability, and efficacy. We know what works. And we know what brands are terrible! We wouldn’t ask … [Read more...]
Xero Shoes Review: Best Indoor Shoes, Hiking Shoes for Summer or Daily Sneakers
Do you wear shoes inside because it makes you feel more productive, or you need to keep your feet warm because we live in a freezing climate like me here in Michigan? I've worn inside shoes for many, many years, but recently I've learned how terrible most shoes are for our feet, our posture, and our growth. And that drove me crazy. So we started wearing slippers more...and then my feet started hurting because the slippers aren't tight enough and slip around. My husband and I got … [Read more...]
Easy Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls Recipe
Let’s talk about the greatest dinner ever: Burrito bowls. Why are burrito bowls the best? For these reasons: Family-friendly (who doesn’t love tacos? Serial killers. That’s who.) Budget-friendly (beans and rice!) Allergy-friendly (GF? No problem. DF? Use guacamole or this easy cashew cream sauce - game changer) Flexible (eat it plain, make it into tacos, serve it with chips, make leftovers into taco soup or nachos.) Use what you have! (change out the beans, use whatever cut … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About Reef-Safe Sunscreen
If you just want the quick guide to the best reef-safe sunscreens, see my top recommended brands on my sunscreen review! If you want to know why it's important to use reef-safe sunscreens and why you can't trust the big brands to look out for the environment then keep reading! We all know that sometimes following the letter of the law is far different than what's actually effective and needed. Those of us who are parents know it more than any! Mom: I thought I said to stop poking your … [Read more...]
How to Apply Mineral Sunscreen | The Dabba Dabba Method!
I lend out sunscreen all the time. When you've tested over 120 brands, you have tins and bottles and tubes all over your house. We don't travel anywhere in the summer without taking at least half a dozen. It's funny though how poorly people listen to instructions these days. Case in point: Kris, my husband, and I were hiking in Sedona, Arizona, and came across three young men in their 20s hiking up what we were coming down. One of them, a light-skinned, ginger-haired kid, really … [Read more...]
Xero Shoes Hiking Boots Review | 40 Miles of Test Hiking!
Do you think you could walk 40 miles barefoot? What about over rocky ground and in snow? Barefoot living may be the most natural way for your feet to move, but there are some obvious problems with never wearing shoes. Enter minimalist footwear, which gets as close as possible to a naked foot posture, but with protection from rocks, thorns, splinters, and the elements. I couldn't wait to give these boots a try! My husband and I were each sent a pair of … [Read more...]
Bone Broth Protein Powder: Superfood or Fad? {Paleovalley Bone Broth Review}
Bone broth is so fancy and trending these days, you'd think it was just created by food scientists this decade. I know better though because I still remember the exact spot in my college apartment kitchen where I was standing when I called my mother, slow cooker and whole chicken on the counter: "Mom? What did you always do to cook a whole chicken and make broth? That's a thing, right?" For me, it was just what my mom had always done to make chicken noodle soup, so I did it too. … [Read more...]
What do Do With Stomachaches in Kids: Remedies for Vomiting
Years ago, we had about three months of sickness after sickness. My then 2-year-old daughter Leah had a week of throwing up – an entire week! When big brother Paul came down with something two weeks later and threw up, she watched it happen, and with utter glee (I kid you not) on her face, cried, “Paul’s frowing up! Paul’s frowing up too!” I think she was glad to have someone to empathize with. "Mommy, my tummy hurts!" is a phrase that's been striking dread in the hearts of mothers for … [Read more...]
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Recipe
When I think of stereotypical picky eaters, two foods come to mind: Broccoli Brussels sprouts I'm not sure who came up with these. But the myth that kids don't like green, cruciferous vegetables is just not true! I believe the real issue is how vegetables are both prepared and presented. Why Kids Hate Vegetables When I tell my mom about all of the vegetables my kids eat she tells me of how she hated many of them growing up. Brussels sprouts are a common one. She just can't … [Read more...]
Healthy Eating for Busy Families: 30 Minute Dinner Ideas
Making dinners during the week is a challenge - whether you're juggling a full-time job, kids doing homework, or an attention-seeking toddler. (Or maybe all of those!!) It's so tempting to eat fast food or buy prepackaged meals, but my budget and health preferences say no to those shortcuts. Here's how I figured out how to serve my family healthy dinners in 30 minutes or less most nights of the week. The Challenges of a Healthy Dinner in 30 Minutes or … [Read more...]
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