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Hormones often get a bad reputation because when they are out of whack, we feel so powerless. While we may not be able to completely control the ups and downs of our hormones, we can start paying better attention and help them out a little. In the first installment of the naturally healthy hormone series, Caitlin […]

We women can be mysterious (aka, hard to read). At least that’s what we’ve been told by a few honest folks. We can be super friendly one week, and the next, we hardly speak to anyone. Three weeks out of the month, we can conquer the world, but there’s at least one week when everything […]

I never know how to share my love for my little guys with you so these next few paragraphs will have to do. Today is Ezrah’s 4th birthday, and what can I say about this little guy other than he’s Mr. Independent himself! He’s my baby… my last child (I’m fairly certain — oh, Lord, […]

Chickweed is a spring herb that is abundant here in East Tennessee. Not only is it easy to identify, but it has several different uses — one of which is chickweed pesto. Chickweed pesto is one of my favorite ways to use chickweed. Not only is it healthy for you, but it’s easy to make […]

This post was originally published in July 2015. Since that time, I have received many comments, Facebook messages, and emails from people questioning why I’d promote the internal usage of bentonite clay due to its lead content, especially in the form of a children’s toothpaste. Finally, after three years and one very polite email asking […]

Oh, friends! Spring is such an exciting time of the year! The birds have migrated back North and are chirping away every morning. The insects are buzzing around all day long. The plants are popping their heads out of the soil. Whether you’re an herbalist or not, Spring is an exciting time of the year! […]