When it gets hot, all my girls want are smoothies. We eat lightly during the summer, but it’s important to me to make sure they’re still eating well. Smoothies are great, because they’re just so versatile! I use a simple ratio of 1:2 milk and yogurt and customize for each girl. For K, the fruitier […]
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Natural Living In Modern Life
It’s so hard sometimes to fit the way I want to live with the way I have to live. I’d love nothing more than to have self-sufficiency, to live as they did in the times of my beloved period dramas, when such a life was a matter of course instead of a matter of choice. I envy […]
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Laundry Naturally
I feel like laundry is one of those chores that never really get taken off my list. It seems like as soon as I get all the clean clothes put away, the hampers are full again. With three littles in the house, it’s not long before I have mountains of clothes, usually with some sort […]
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Natural With Babies, Part 2
When I was pregnant with K, one of the most difficult things for me to prepare for was the sheer amount of waste and synthetic materials involved in typical child-rearing. Synthetic material is in everything from diapers and wipes to plastic and polyester EVERYTHING. There was a lot of planning involved to shrink her waste […]
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Essential Oils for Babies and Kids
As a mom, I want to make sure that my children are always protected. As a holistic healer, I look for natural remedies and medicinal aids before using synthetic or lab-created products. I try to find the best of both worlds, melding the modern day offerings without damaging the environment or my family’s health. I’m not against […]
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“Natural” Versus “Modern” Medicine
It’s natural for mothers to be overly protective of their children. We’re the caregivers. We provide for our babies, keep them safe, and help them get better when they’re ill. When they’re young, and especially when they’re premature, I think these emotions are amplified. We know, instinctually, that tiny babies need extra care. I know […]
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So you finally ordered your first batch of essential oils… now what? If you’re curious about how essential oils can enhance your well-being at home and on your body, you’re in the right place. I’ve been incorporating essential oils into my daily routine for many years now and have found them incredibly beneficial. Whether you’re […]
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My Path to Natural
My journey to natural living started with hives and vomit. A major surgery had basically reset my entire body. My immune system was shot, I was constantly getting sick, and unbeknownst to me had developed multiple new allergies. Life kind of sucked. I did everything: food journals, herbal remedies, GI tests… You name it. I […]
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Why I Went Vegan (And Why I Quit)
I went vegan as a way to cut out foods I thought were making me sick. Several years ago, it seemed like every time I ate I was ill, worse when I ate meat. Going vegan was out of desperation even more than other reasons listed below. It was an experience I am glad I […]
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Fact or Fiction: Essential Oils for Health Maintenance
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m no fan of fads. I ignore the trends, whether it’s dieting, clothes, or the newest gadget. The claims made about medicine, health, and general well-being are given extra suspicion, since so little of the science is actually concrete (see: coffee is good! no, coffee is bad! coffee […]
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