I used to think canned food was full of preservatives and I certainly wouldn’t have considered it fresh, especially compared with fresh produce. I also didn’t believe they were as nutritious as fresh produce. Plus,…
5-Minute Paleo Turkey “Sushi” Rolls with Ginger Sesame Dressing
I love a quick and simple lunch because it makes healthy eating so much easier. If I have to cook something, I’m less likely to actually do it and more likely to make a wrap…
What to Look for When Buying Essential Oils
One of the most common questions people ask when getting started with essential oils or beginning to use them more extensively is “What do I look for when buying essential oils?” It can be confusing…
Gluten-Free Pina Colada Cupcakes
One of my all-time favorite flavors is Pina Colada because it’s such a delicious blend of tropical and always transports me to a happy place. (The alcohol helps but it’s mainly the pineapple-rum-coconut flavors that…
DIY “Renewed Patience” Essential Oil Blend for Moms
Motherhood can challenge the most patient, loving mom, especially if you have a child with higher needs, such as autism. It’s common to put everyone and everything in front of your own needs and before…
Grilled Cheese, Ham, and Broccoli Sandwich
This Grilled Cheese, Ham, and Broccoli Sandwich is a more filling twist on the classic grilled cheese, thanks to the added ham, and you get some vegetables with broccoli too. It’s a simple, tasty sandwich…
Natural Home Solutions for Bee Stings
In a perfect world, we wouldn’t have to deal with biting, stinging, annoying insects. But we don’t live in a perfect world and unfortunately, sometimes we do get bitten or stung. Bee stings can be…
Gluten-Free Rhubarb Custard Bars
I love rhubarb. Whether it’s a Strawberry Rhubarb Pie or Rhubarb Upside Down Cake, there are many tasty possibilities with this tart vegetable. One of my family’s favorite rhubarb desserts is Rhubarb Custard Bars. With…
DIY Natural First Aid Spray
Did you know that you can make a DIY natural first aid spray for your whole family? It’s simple to make and uses natural ingredients, including essential oils, that may help improve minor cuts, scrapes,…
Rhubarb Upside Down Cake (Gluten-Free)
This light gluten-free Rhubarb Upside Down Cake is one of my family’s favorite rhubarb desserts. I love that it’s made without any refined sugar (using only maple syrup) and it’s so tasty, it never lasts…
The 12 Best Essential Oils for Dry Skin
Does your skin tend to look flaky or rough? Does it sometimes feel itchy? You may have fine lines or even cracks that accentuate the appearance of aging, particularly on your face. These are all…
How a Gluten-Free / Casein-Free Diet Helped My Son with Autism
This is a guest post from Dave Borden of I’m Simply a Dad. Food is medicine. This phrase is used quite frequently across the internet, and there is a good reason. It’s because it really is…
To the Exhausted Mom who is Running on Empty
Dear Tired Mom, Life can throw a lot at you at once. You’re better than you think you are at weathering it all, but sometimes it’s all too much and you feel like you’re pushed…
DIY Fairy House for Kids
Now that school is over, the kids and I have had more time for fun craft projects. Last week we made homemade Gak, and this week, my daughter and I made a DIY fairy house…
Natural Solutions for Fire Ant Bites
Fire ant bites can be painful, itchy, and downright unpleasant. Luckily there are natural solutions for fire ant bites that can alleviate the discomfort quickly. I live in New Hampshire, far up in the north,…