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Nope, we’re not talking about cookware and cute black and white bears. PANS and PANDAS syndrome has gotten more attention in recent years. For children with PANDAS parents say it’s like a switch was flipped. All of the sudden their child becomes consumed by anxiety, OCD, tics and compulsions.  This kind of abrupt transformation can […]

Cocoa powder is great for making (healthier) homemade Nutella, but it’s also great for adding an antioxidant boost to your skincare routine. Many years ago a friend of mine shared that she used cocoa powder as a natural bronzer. I started experimenting with it in makeup and came up with this DIY natural foundation powder.

For many years, I avoided grains completely and was vocal about it! During the height of my Hashimoto’s autoimmune disease, removing grains from my diet was one of the things that made a noticeable difference in my healing. Now that my body is back to a healthy state, I’ve added a lot of foods back

I’ve shared my recipes for homemade herb and spice blends before, and one of my favorites is homemade pumpkin pie spice. It’s simple to make and an easy way to make sure there are fresh spices (and only that) in your blend. You can also adjust the recipe based on your family’s tastes and the

I decided that I wanted to start a new monthly series with you all. These will share some of the highlights, discoveries, and small things I’ve been experimenting with lately. Sometimes these are new tools or products I’m testing, sometimes they’re small habits that are making a difference. Sometimes it’s just little things that are

While my older kids are most certainly past the play in the bath tub stage, my kids loved soaking in the bath when they were younger. I love taking Epsom salt baths to relax myself! These fun, DIY bath paints are a non-toxic way for kids to make a mess while they’re getting clean.  Most

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I love recipes that are simple enough for a busy weeknight but still full of fresh flavor. These air fryer Harissa chicken skewers check all the boxes. They’re quick to prep, flavorful, and colorful on the plate. The only downside is that they’re so delicious

When the seasons change, or when I’ve been around a lot of the sniffles, I like to make a big batch of elderberry syrup. While that’s always been a staple around our home, I also like to change up my immune boosting remedies. I’ve made all sorts of herbal concoctions over the years, but this