Creating wellness through simple living
In the last year, I’ve been reading a lot about the harmful effects dieting has on our bodies. And not just your typical, “I’m only eating grapefruit for the next month,” diet. I’m talking about restricting food groups, macronutrients and even just stressing about what you eat. It can cause a lot of damage. A [...]
A few months ago, my Grandma bought her first essential oils – the Family Physician Kit from doTERRA. A month later, though, my mom brought me the box of oils and told me that my Grandma didn’t want them anywhere. Perplexed, I asked why. “Well, she doesn’t know how to use them,” she explained. Crap. [...]
This week, I’m participating in the real food challenge, a week where several bloggers and myself are only eating real food. What exactly is real food? I love this definition from Keeper of the Home: Real food is wholesome and nourishing. It is simple, unprocessed, whole food. Real food is pure and unadulterated, sustained yet [...]
With four small children, bedtime can be a little … challenging. Especially when they share the same room (we tried them in separate rooms – it was harder). One of my favorite ways to help them calm down and get ready for bed is with herbal remedies. Chamomile When you think of chamomile, you might think [...]
When I think about wellness, I think about mind, body and soul health. A holistic approach to life. Shalom. That’s why, when I think about wellness in my own life, there’s more that comes to mind than just food and fitness. Yes, I think about food (a lot, ok, it’s good!). But I also think [...]
One of the most common challenges I hear from readers is that it’s hard to transition to a real food diet. Common reasons include a limited budget, feeling alone in the process or simply a lack of ideas on what to make. Yep, sounds about right. I’m a big fan of simplicity and community, which [...]
