Healthy strawberry shortcake is so delicious you won't even notice that it is healthy. This real food dessert is gluten-free, refined sugar-free, soy-free, and has a dairy-free option. Made with wholesome ingredients, you can eat this strawberry shortcake guilt-free Recreating desserts is one of my favorite things to do! Not because I love to bake, but because I have a sweet tooth. I think everyone does to some extent, right? Who doesn't enjoy a little sweet treat after a savory … [Read more...]
How to Make Natural Body Wash
Making your own all-natural body wash is easier than you think. With this simple 4 ingredient recipe, I will show you how to make a natural body wash that is moisturizing for the skin and cost-effective. Some of the products that we are using to keep our bodies clean can actually cause our bodies more harm than good. Have you revamped your daily grooming routine yet? When I decided to "clean up," pun 100% intended, my routine, I noticed that making my own natural body … [Read more...]
Homemade Sugar Scrub Bars
With a few simple ingredients, you can make homemade sugar scrub bars. These make the perfect handmade gift for anyone on your list. Something about homemade sugar scrub bars makes me feel fancy and girly. I love keeping a jar next to my sink to exfoliate my skin, especially during the wintertime when my hands can get so dry. In a house of mostly boys, sometimes my daughter and I have to have a girls' night. This can consist of going shopping and out to eat, or it can … [Read more...]
Homemade Anti-Itch Cream (Natural Bug Bite Relief)
Bug bites can be very annoying and itchy. Try this homemade anti-itch cream for natural bug bite relief. This cream is made with soothing ingredients that are great for relieving the itch and healing the skin. I decided to make a homemade anti-itch cream since the bugs are extra bad here this summer because of all the flooding in my area. We had one of the rainest springs in history here in the midwest! Thankfully, our house isn't affected by the flood, but many nearby … [Read more...]
How to Start the GAPS Diet
Starting with the GAPS diet can be overwhelming at first. I will teach you how to start the GAPS diet without overcomplicating it. Plus, learn how to make the GAPS diet staple food, bone broth, in the instant pot. I would be lying if I said the GAPS diet was easy. Previously, I shared our experience with the GAPS diet and went into detail about why we needed it. In short, I had a very sick baby that required a long hospital stay, IV antibiotics, and lots of steroid breathing … [Read more...]
Homemade Toilet Cleaning Bombs
Your cleaning day just got easier with these lemon-scented homemade toilet cleaning bombs. Made with all-natural ingredients, these cleaners will leave your toilet sparkling with little effort. Cleaning the toilets isn't the most pleasant job, though if you were here when I got out the toilet brush, you would think differently. All my kids LOVE to scrub the toilets. Yes, they are weird! But I know this is partly because they are little, the brush looks exciting, and … [Read more...]
Benefits of Oil Pulling with Coconut Oil
Oil pulling with coconut oil for teeth has been shown to reduce bad breath, lessen plaque buildup and even whiten teeth. Have you heard of oil pulling? It is becoming quite the hype these days, and for a good reason. I have been oil pulling with coconut oil for quite some time now, and though it's been a struggle to stay consistent with it, I have been noticing some great results. The hardest part about oil pulling is not being able to talk for 20 minutes. I have tried doing … [Read more...]
Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Ice Cream (Without Ice Cream Machine)
With this healthy peanut butter chocolate ice cream, this summer treat will quickly become a family favorite and leave everyone asking for more. No ice cream machine is needed. HEALTHY HOMEMADE ICE CREAM WITHOUT ICE CREAM MACHINE I have been making this healthy, peanut butter chocolate ice cream treat for many years. It is so simple and delicious. I decided it was time to share the love. My kids love when I make "ice cream," and I love that they think of this as ice … [Read more...]
Cooking with Essential Oils
Cooking with essential oils; All you need to know about essential oils in the kitchen. My tips on how to substitute herbs for oils and several recipes to try. Most nights, I stick to the basics: roasted chicken with sweet potatoes or soup in the instant pot. Sometimes I like to get fancy. Anytime I break out the essential oils, I feel fancy. The first time I used essential oils in the kitchen, I was making pumpkin bread, and halfway through I realized I was out of cinnamon. I … [Read more...]
My Experience with the GAPS Diet
Two years of clean eating and healthy living reversed my son's dairy intolerance, eczema, and digestive issues. I am excited to share my experience with the GAPS diet. If you have been one of the many MANY people who have requested that I post about my experience with the GAPS diet, thank you! I am very passionate about the GAPS diet and am so excited to write about it. For some reason, every time I sit down to write out my schedule, I kept forgetting to add this one to the … [Read more...]
How to Reduce Chlorine Exposure This Summer
Learn how to reduce chlorine exposure this summer while swimming. After swimming, detox spray and protecting lotion recipes included. Do you spend a lot of your summer in the pool? I know we do! Sounds harmless, right? Well, not exactly! Most pools are full of chlorine, and overexposure can be harmful. In my home, I work hard to minimize the amount of chlorine we are exposed to. We use a Berkey water filter for our drinking water and a crystal ball bath dechlorinator for … [Read more...]
How to Use Essential Oils on Kids
Learn how to use essential oils around kids safely and effectively, as well as which oils to avoid, how to properly dilute essential oils, and the best diffuser blends for kids. As a mama, I couldn't imagine life without my essential oils. I just counted over 10 oils we have used today alone, and I am sure I am missing some. Using essential oils on kids can be very safe if you are following a few safety rules and guidelines. This post contains affiliate links, which means … [Read more...]
DIY Bug Repellent Lotion Bars
These bug repellent lotion bars are perfect for summertime. While moisturizing your skin with all-natural ingredients: you will also be keeping bugs at bay. Safe for all ages! Last winter, I made lotion bars and absolutely loved them. In fact, I made such a large batch we still have a couple left. So while I was getting ready to whip up another batch, I thought, why not add in some bug repellent essential oils? Instead of adding lavender essential oil, as I did before, … [Read more...]
Paleo Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Avocado Frosting
Make the best ever paleo vanilla cupcakes with chocolate avocado frosting. They are made with wholesome ingredients and natural sweeteners. Your guests will love these healthy grain-free cupcakes topped with a delicious paleo chocolate frosting. With 4 kids and a large extended family, it feels like we are always celebrating a birthday. As an extrovert, I don't mind this one bit. However, I don't like all the refined sugars and food dyes. So I came up with these delicious paleo vanilla … [Read more...]
Healthy Summer Meal Plan | One Week of Dinners
Check out our healthy summer meal plan! These meals are delicious, require no baking, and are simple enough to make any night of the week. I came up with this healthy summer meal plan so I don't have to spend my days in the kitchen cooking. And I definitely don't want my oven on all day. I like to stick to easy, cool meals that are loaded with summer vegetables. During the summer, we have a large garden full of fresh tomatoes, summer squash, zucchinis, peppers, and cucumbers. … [Read more...]
Whole 30 Stuffed Sweet Potatoes | 5 ways
This delicious dish will have everyone asking for more! Whole 30 stuffed sweet potatoes are loaded with nutrients and will keep you full longer. 5 different ways to stuff sweet potatoes. Anytime I make potatoes, I will always throw in a few sweet potatoes as well. My kids prefer sweet potatoes, and I love that they have more nutrients. I have made loaded baked potatoes in the past, so I thought, why not load up a sweet potato? Let me just tell you now that we have … [Read more...]
DIY After Sun Spray
After a full day in the sun or a beach vacation, your sun-kissed skin may need some TLC. Check out this simple DIY after sun spray to soothe and restore skin. Protecting your skin from the sun is very important, as is getting the proper amount of vitamin D. Doing both can be tricky, but did you know that 20 minutes of sun a day is all you need to get adequate vitamin D? By following a few tips and safety rules, you can most definitely get the sun you need and keep your skin from … [Read more...]
All Natural Baby Wipes Recipe
Learn how to make all-natural baby wipes with this quick and easy recipe. Gentle enough for your baby's delicate skin and, of course, naturally scented with pure essential oils. You know by now my love for natural products in my home. And with so many products claiming to be "natural," it's hard to tell what it really is without reading the back of every label. The good news is making homemade baby wipes is simple, as I'll show you in this simple recipe below. And if you prefer … [Read more...]
Simple Healthy Lunch Ideas for Kids
I am excited to share a few simple and healthy lunch ideas for kids. These are kid-approved, easy to make, and completely healthy to keep your little one growing strong. This post was requested by several of my subscribers on youtube, and I was really excited to add it to the list of blog posts. I love getting ideas from my followers; it is you I am writing for! I have 4 children, and feeding them feels like a full-time job most days. As soon as I am done getting one … [Read more...]
DIY Natural Produce Wash
This DIY natural produce wash is simple to whip up, cost-efficient, and works great. Next time you go to wash your fruits and vegetables, you can use this spray to ensure you are getting them clean. Washing my produce wasn't something I always did. I didn't think it mattered. Well, then I did a little research and realized just how important this was. I love that this spray is made with all-natural ingredients, so I don't have to worry about adding more chemicals to … [Read more...]
