I have fond memories of making my homemade applesauce recipe with the kids every year. We no longer live in an area with apple trees (too hot down here!) but I still love making my own. Unlike some canning adventures, I feel like homemade applesauce is well worth the effort. Plus it makes the house […]

Coconut oil pulling has gained mainstream attention in the news and on fashion blogs in recent years. I’ve been using this Ayurvedic oral health practice off and on for years, and I’ve seen noticeable effects. It was one of the tools I used to remineralize my teeth and reverse tooth decay. Although it’s somewhat controversial, […]

I often keep fresh ginger around in case of upset stomachs (it can be a lifesaver during early pregnancy!). Ginger root also adds a tasty flavor to drinks, gingerbread, and even iced tea. On its own it can be a little spicy, but ginger syrup is a flavorful way to add a little sweetness to […]

This time of year everyone is going nuts over pumpkin pie spice. While it is delicious in everything from pumpkin pie to homemade lattes, apple pie spice is another fall favorite. With its intense flavor profile, it’s the perfect addition to your spice cabinet. What is Apple Pie Spice? This yummy blend of aromatic spices […]

Bentonite clay is a healing clay derived from volcanic ash. Since it was first discovered in Montmorillon, France, it’s also called montmorillonite clay. I love bentonite clay for external uses like facial masks and as a natural remedy for poison ivy, dermatitis, and diaper rash. However, using bentonite clay internally is more controversial.  Here are […]

I’ve been experimenting with homemade makeup for years, from DIY concealer and highlighter to lip balm to mascara. I have a powder blush I love that works well, but I’ve gotten requests for a cream blush option. After nailing a liquid foundation recipe, I decided to work on a creamy formula blush too. You can […]

It’s lastly the season for all issues pumpkin. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin lattes, and more are in all places this time of yr. Some of us adore it and a few of us hate it… however I’m completely within the adore it camp! This made-from-scratch pumpkin soup recipe is a fast, filling, veggie-packed fall […]

Many years in the past, I spent a few weeks vacationing in Europe. I hiked, explored stunning cities, tried native meals, and indulged in approach an excessive amount of of an Italian favourite: Nutella. I’d eat Nutella for breakfast and dessert, and it was a scrumptious, chocolatey deal with. When I bought home, I’d sometimes […]

Halloween and I’ve a difficult relationship, a minimum of since I turned a mother. Trick-or-treating is a enjoyable custom, however there aren’t many healthy Halloween treats (and even close to it). Other holidays, like Easter, share the identical drawback. So what’s a health-conscious mother to do? As I see it, I’ve a few choices: Option […]

Our household loves Halloween! It’s true, within the early days we have been trick-or-treating holdouts (all that sugary store-bought Halloween sweet… shudder!). Now that my youngsters are older I’ve discovered a healthy steadiness with these Halloween food concepts. We simply purchase candy with better ingredients (and make sure to have non-candy treats too). Reinventing our Halloween dinner plan […]