Wellness

As Mother’s Day approaches, I’ve gotten several requests for gift ideas for Mom. Sometimes regular chocolate doesn’t cut it anymore! I’ve compiled a list of some things I’d want to get myself or gift my own mom. These are items I’ve personally tried and love using. Feel free to add your favorites in the comments! […]

My remineralizing toothpaste recipe has always been a big hit, but there were a few problems. It has to be stored in a jar. And thanks to the coconut oil it can get really hard, especially in colder weather. This squeezable homemade toothpaste version solves those problems and gives you a smoother consistency!  You can

By now you’ve probably heard of (or even tried) sriracha sauce. This famous chili sauce has popped up in stores and even restaurants all over. It’s surprisingly easy to make, adds a nice kick to foods, and you can even ferment it for added probiotics! The original sauce was made with red chillies in Si

Hair thinning is one of those sneaky things that most of us don’t think about… until it starts happening. Maybe you notice your part looking wider, a bit more scalp showing, or your ponytail just isn’t as thick as it used to be. As someone who has had postpartum shedding six times, plus thyroid hair

In recent years I’ve done a lot of travel, from Texas to Iceland and everything in between. And while I love experiencing new things, I don’t always love travelling with liquid conditioner and shampoo. This nourishing conditioner bar recipe is great for traveling or even for use at home! The best conditioners are ones that

I have a confession: I used to be intimidated by making homemade dressings. Like, how could something so simple as a Caesar dressing require so much work? The chopping, the mixing, the constant worrying about whether or not the emulsion would separate. I know I’m not the only one who’s had dressing anxiety! But guess

Recently there’s been more buzz around NAD+ and some of the amazing ways it benefits the body. You’ve heard me preach about magnesium plenty of times and how it’s needed for at least 300 reactions in the body.  But NAD? Over 400 enzymes in the body require NAD, more than any other vitamin co-enzyme. I’ve

Liquid stevia extract is a relatively easy tincture to make at home. Plus it’s a less expensive alternative to the store bought versions! We like homemade stevia extract to sweeten smoothies and cheesecake, but it also tastes great in coffee or sweet tea! If you grow your own stevia, you can preserve the fresh leaves