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My oldest son, Judah, just turned 7 years old. It’s crazy how quickly time flies. I can still remember his birth like it was yesterday, and I certainly don’t feel like I’ve been a mother for 7 years. You’d think I’d feel a bit more confident and capable of leading and guiding these 4 little blessings […]

“Give that poor kid some sugar!” “What do you mean he doesn’t eat cereal for breakfast?!” “What’s wrong with pop tarts? I used to eat pop tarts every morning.” “No fruit punch? What do you expect him to drink, water all the time?!” If you’re a parent who makes natural choices for your kids, statements […]

Has your child ever complained of their legs aching late in the evening? Maybe it was more than an ache… more along the lines of cramping. Perhaps they woke up in the middle of the night crying because the pain was so bad. This sort of thing can be concerning to parents who’ve never dealt with anything like […]

As Mary Poppin’s song states, “Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down… in the most delightful way!” Yes, it’s true that sugar does make medicine taste better (prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal), but it’s also been shown to drastically inhibit the immune system when consumed in large amounts. With that being true, why then do […]

Let’s rewind back to about 5 years ago. When I first started using essential oils as a part of my natural medicine toolbox, I went about it all wrong. You see… I started using the oils before I really knew a whole lot about them. Sure I knew which oil to use for which ailment and to put a […]

What do lotions, salves, and massages have in common? What can you use on a pulled muscle that will not only relax it, but penetrate deep down into the tissues to bring healing to that area? Herbal infused oils and liniments… that’s what! These two herbal preparations are very similar, and today we’ll be talking about what […]