3 ways to use calendula herb for happy skin
You've probably run across Calendula in your herbal research. You may even have some in your herbal apothecary. But you might not know exactly what to do with it. Well, there are LOTS of things you can do with calendula. But today we're going to keep it simple and...
3 most common herbal remedy mistakes beginners make (and how to avoid them)
You're already feeling a bit in over your head. I mean, things escalated pretty quickly once you decided to start making herbal remedies. The Pinterest boards. The supply lists. The herbs. Oh my gosh, the herbs! How are there SO many?! Your wishlist is already over a...
How to use essential oils safely with kids
You want to keep your family healthy naturally. You know, based on your research, that plant-based remedies are a good move. They're safe. They're effective. They can save you a lot of money. And you like that essential oils are a super easy way to use herbs in your...
The best gluten-free chocolate chip cookie recipe ever
So there's this recipe I discovered a few years ago when I first went gluten-free. Or I should say, the first time I went gluten-free ... My sweet tooth was raging and I was desperate for a cookie. But not a gluten-free cookie, because, let's face it, so many of them...
Gluten-free apple pie recipe
Years ago, I discovered a dessert recipe that quickly became a mainstay in our home. Because salted caramel and apples are meant to be together and their union should happen in my stomach. Amen. Soon, we'd tweaked this recipe and turned it into a full pie drizzled...
Easy Peasy DIY Honey Simple Syrup
We've had gorgeous weather this week, which means lots of swinging in the hammock, time in the mud and gallons of sun tea. I love sun tea, especially when mixed with lemonade for an Arnold Palmer. What I don't love is when I mix in some sugar or honey and it sinks to...
How to Go Gluten-Free
I went gluten-free a couple years ago, after realizing I had a gluten intolerance. (And was officially diagnosed in early 2016 after an EGD and colonoscopy - not fun.) My symptoms included headaches and migraines, a rash, acne and constant stomach aches. Since making...
7 lessons learned while spending (almost) zero
In late September, my husband and I decided to do something crazy - sign up for the 31 Days of Living Well and Spending Zero Challenge from Living Well Spending Less. The purpose of the challenge was to spend as little as possible for 31 days. Seriously. Now we still...
4 Tips for Saving Money on Groceries
One of the most common questions I get asked is how to save money on groceries, especially when you're feeding your family nourishing whole foods. As the primary grocery shopper for our family of six, I've learned a few simple tricks that have really helped keep our...
DIY Massage Oil for Couples
I'm big on connection. When it comes to my marriage, though, I know all to well how easy it is to drift apart as a couple. Between my business and my husband's role as a paramedic captain, things get busy. Add in our four children and it’s a miracle we have a chance...