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This post is sponsored by AmeoLife Our fall homeschool break is coming up soon, and this year, I thought it would be fun to take the boys to the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area for the weekend since it’s so close to us. Not only do they love riding all the rides at Dollywood (and Dean and […]

Goldenrod fills the waysides with its color. The green leaves are beginning to fade to reds, yellows, oranges, and browns. The mornings and evenings have a chill to them. Cold weather crops are beginning to make their way to meal plans again. Football season is back, and every store you go in is filled with […]

Can I ask you 3 simple questions? First, do you have any of the following symptoms? gas/bloating constipation depression/anxiety brain fog vitamin/mineral deficiencies (specifically vitamin D, K, B12, B7, and magnesium) acne/eczema autoimmune issues such as rheumatoid arthritis or irritable bowel syndrome sugar/carb cravings Next, do you have chronic stress in your life?  Lastly, have […]

Thinking back on my past ten-ish years of blogging, I don’t think I’ve ever once shared a health and wellness plan with you, but friends, that’s all about to change. Today, I’m opening up about some of the health challenges I’m currently facing and what I’m doing to counter those challenges this year.  Now, don’t […]

I recently came across a question in an herbal forum where someone wanted to know how echinacea versus elderberry compared action-wise for their use during cold and flu season, including which herb should be used for prevention and how much of each herb should be used. I shared my thoughts with them, but I also wanted […]

A few years ago my husband was faced with a life-threatening case of pancreatitis. Despite my best efforts of using herbs to support his body, he ended up with an emergency weeklong stay in intensive care. Seeing how we eat very healthy and use herbs and other natural products to support our health, the situation […]