Wellness

Creamy Chocolate Chia Pudding

You’d think that with lots of kids that mornings would be complete chaos around here. However, I’ve learned that taking…

How to Get Out of Fight or Flight

For years I exercised daily, did plenty of cardio, and restricted my calories to the point I was way undereating.…

Powerful Natural Remedies for Seasonal Allergies

Oh, seasonal allergies. They truly can make life miserable. The good news is, there are things we can do! Many…

Golden Milk Mango Popsicles With Coconut

The weather has (mostly) warmed up around here, which means cold brew coffee, more salads, and the ever popular popsicles…

The Exact Lighting I Use at Home to Sleep Better (Amber Light Bulb Guide)

I spent years doing everything right for sleep. Taking magnesium, no screens, cool bedroom, and still waking at 3 am…

Spring Garden Checklist For An Easier Garden Season

Every spring one of the things I look forward to most is getting back in the garden and yard. Living…

Brown Butter Carrot Cake With Honey Cream Cheese Frosting

Carrots are one of our favorite vegetables and I’ll often make recipes like carrot coulis, carrot salad, or roasted carrots.…

Why I’m Stepping Off the Drama Triangle

Sometimes the most meaningful shifts in health don’t begin with a new supplement or a perfect diet. One of my…

Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide Moisturizer

Once upon a time I created a hyaluronic acid serum in my kitchen, then later made a niacinamide moisturizer. I’m…

Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe

I’ve had a garden for many years now and every Spring I look forward to getting my hands back in…

My Take on Hormone Replacement Therapy (and What I’ll Do)

Hormones are one of those topics that eventually find their way into almost every conversation about women’s health. At some…

Dit Da Jow Muscle Liniment (Great For Pain!)

Years ago our whole family started taking Jujutsu for a season. We all enjoyed it, but the rolls, throws and…

How to Make Herbes de Provence at Home (Recipe)

I’m never without homemade herbes de Provence in our kitchen. Abundant in the south of France, this spice mix really…

My Natural Spring Cleaning Checklist (Room by Room)

I’ve written many times about how I clean my house with natural cleaners. Now to check off something that’s been…

Brown Butter Pistachio Chocolate Chunk Cookies

The kids and I have been on a cookie testing spree lately. These brown butter chocolate chunk cookies with pistachios…

What I Think About Red Light Therapy (and Why It’s Changed)

I first wrote about red light therapy more than a decade ago, long before it became trendy on social media.…

How to Get Rid of Ants Naturally

Ants, ants, everywhere! Those pesky insects have a way of finding every little crack and opening right into your home.…

Homemade Jalapeño Salt (Easy Mineral-Rich Spicy Seasoning)

Sometimes you just need to spice things up a little. This jalapeno salt recipe will do just that. With simple…

Enzymes: What They Do and Why We Need Them

The kids, work deadlines, what’s for dinner… these are the kinds of things that often occupy our thoughts. What’s going…

Ultra Creamy Lip Butter

Lip balm, lip gloss, lip stick, and now lip butter. I’ve created lots of different natural lip products over the…

Protein Brownie Batter Bites

In high school and college I was addicted to all the processed junk food and sweets. Since then I’ve swapped…

How to Support Your Liver (Without Extreme Detoxes)

One of the questions I get all the time is how to do a liver detox. When to do it,…

Oil Pulling With Coconut Oil Chews

I’m a big fan of oil pulling. I’ve shared before how I started this age-old practice and why I started…

Homemade Healthy Hot Chocolate

We don’t get much snow since we moved (or any!), but back in the day the kids loved playing outside…

How to Build a Nervous System–Friendly Home

Ever come home after a long, stressful day and felt even more stressed once you stepped inside? Or if you’ve…

DIY Hair Growth Serum (and What Really Helps Hair Grow)

When our body starts to feel overwhelmed by stress, illness, or shifting hormones one of the first places we can…

Homemade Jerk Seasoning Recipe

I resisted trying Jamaican jerk seasoning for years. It seemed strange to me to add cinnamon to savory dishes. Then,…

Winter Skincare For Glowing Skin

Many of us notice itchier, flakier, and more uncomfortable skin during the colder months. Cold weather, less sunlight, and dry…

Decadent Chocolate Covered Raspberry Bites

Valentine’s Day is a day where many of us take the opportunity to tell our loved ones how much we…

How to Grow Microgreens at Home (the Easy Way)

Maybe you’ve seen microgreens at your local farmer’s market or farm to table restaurant. These little green plants are similar…