I’m Not Afraid to Use Essential Oils with My Kids Anymore
Just because something is “natural” doesn’t make it safe for all ages. Not all essential oils are safe for babies and kids. Keep reading to…
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Food Nearly Killed Her; Now She Infuses Life into Your Restrictive Diet
Imagine writing notes to your children in preparation for your impending death. What would you say? How would you handle the knowledge that your time…
My Confession: The Result of Too Much on My Plate and Not Enough Critical Thinking
Adulthood has more detective work than I expected when I was little, immersing myself passionately in the world of Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys and…
My Kids Eat 5 Times a Day…How About Yours?
Every time I’ve just cleaned up the kitchen after feeding people, they’re hungry again. I walk out after the after-school snack and homework help time…and…
Nourish your Sweet Tooth with Over 40 Treats, Sweetened by Nature
Sadly, I grew up with the habit of having a little something sweet after I eat a meal. It just doesn’t feel complete unless I…
The Dentist’s Money Machine and My Magic Toothbrush
“Don’t marry someone unless they have all their teeth.” That old-fashioned, farm country wedding advice may make you laugh a little or reflect on simpler…
Snuggle up with a Bowl of Homemade Soup…or Maybe 52 of Them?
I’ve been blessed the past 4 months or so to have stumbled into a blogging group of quite amazing people. They’re talented, smart, motivated, fun,…
Ditch the Box and Make a Healthy Breakfast!
Where’s the free toy that used to come in breakfast cereal? It’s not the only thing missing from the box these days. We’ve been duped…
It’s Here! 30 Healthy Desserts Recipes in “Smart Sweets”
You’re a smart cookie. You know sugar isn’t good for you. You know you could probably stand to skip dessert, but you’d rather indulge that…
Let’s Talk Fermentation, Folks
Let’s just start by looking at some pictures, shall we? Aren’t those some of the prettiest foods in jars you’ve ever seen? I haven’t made…
The Family Camping Handbook: Real Food in the Big Woods, 2nd Edition
If you’ve always wanted to try camping as a frugal family vacation but are nervous because you have little ones, whether they’re babies, toddlers, or…