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Valentine’s Day is a day for showing and telling those you love just how much they mean to you. When it comes to teaching my kids to do this each year, we show our love by making fun Valentine’s Day goodie bags for all their cousins and close friends. Inside we put lots of fun […]

Do you have a recipe binder… or a drawer… or box? You know, a place where you keep all of your recipes together? Do you ever go through it? I mean, really go through it and make the recipes you have? Or throw some away? Probably not. Am I right? I know I don’t. I […]

Welcome, mama! Won’t you join me for some afternoon tea? Today we’re having gluten-free Rosemary Butter Cookies and Remembrance Tea. And yes, of course, I’ll share the recipes with you!  While we’re munching on cookies and sipping our tea, I’d love to tell you how this little tea time tradition developed in our family.

Have you ever wondered what herbal supplements you should take during pregnancy to help you stay strong and prep your body for a healthy delivery? Maybe you’ve come across remedies for pregnancy-related ailments or a list of individual herbs to use to help strengthen your uterus. Which of those are needed and which ones can […]

When it comes to some of the more “crunchy mama” things I’ve chosen to speak out about (like supporting natural birthing practices, drinking raw milk, and being pro-choice when it comes to vaccinating kids), skipping fluoride and using more natural methods to keep my kids teeth healthy and cavity-free is another one I can add […]

Meal planning is a struggle for me. Plain and simple. I’ve never really liked it, and it doesn’t come naturally to me. However, I have seen serious value in doing it. Not only do I know what’s for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but it helps us to save money by eating at home more often […]