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...]
Signs of Dehydration in Children: How to Tell if Your Kids Are Dehydrated and What to Do About It!
Do you know the MOST important nutrient in the human body? There are a lot of really good ones like magnesium, calcium, and Vitamin C. But those are not at the top of the list. It's WATER. Plain and simple water. It makes up about 55-60% of your total body mass! You can go a long time without proper nutrition. But you can only go a few days without water. What are the Roles of Water in the Body? Water has so many roles in the body. They include: flushing toxins removing … [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...]
Homemade Cashew Cream Recipe
Are you dairy-free? If you are or you ever have been, you know what I mean when I say comfort foods are the hardest thing to give up. It’s not that dairy-free eating doesn’t taste good, or that it’s extremely hard. It’s just that comfort food is nearly always creamy and fatty and delicious - and usually not dairy-free. RELATED: Beginner's guide to going dairy-free with kids. If you’ve never heard of cashew cream before, I’m about to change your life. What is Cashew … [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 fish are all … [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...]
Questions Busy Moms Need Answered about Magnesium for Kids
Now that you know about the different forms of magnesium, it's time to answer some of your questions! Moms at Kitchen Stewardship have been very interested in magnesium for kids this year -- we know most people are deficient, we hear magnesium supplements may help sleep, and we want to know more. Lots of savvy moms are already using magnesium for themselves and their children, and readers shared that they're finding relief from all of the following: fibromyalgia constipation … [Read more...]
