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 it appears … [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 water filter for our drinking water and a crystal ball bath de-chlorinator for our bathwater. So it … [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 some homemade 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 … [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...]
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 my … [Read more...]
Easy Paleo One Pot Mexican Meal
As a busy mom of 4, I am always looking for simple recipes for mealtimes. I love feeding my family healthy meals with clean ingredients. This easy paleo one-pot Mexican meal is perfect for any night of the week. I am writing this post on May 6, talk about a day late and a dollar short. I guess all the Cinco de Mayo festivities got me thinking Mexican food! My family loves a good taco dish, and this one has become one of our favorites. I love that I can whip … [Read more...]
How to Keep Produce Fresh Longer
After sharing my grocery haul video and mentioning that I only grocery shop once a month, with a few exceptions, I had a flood of questions about how I keep produce fresh. Keep reading for my top 8 tips! Buying groceries for the month makes it easy for me to come up with meals and saves me lots of trips to the grocery store. I love having fresh produce as much as the next guy, and I have found ways to make it last longer so we can. With a few simple tips, most of which seem … [Read more...]
Homemade Powder Laundry Soap
Making your own laundry soap is a great way to save money and make the switch to natural products. This homemade powder laundry soap only requires 3 ingredients, and it works great! When I first started my blog, my homemade laundry soap was one of the first things I shared. I have been using that exact recipe for over 7 years, and I love that I can make 5 gallons for less than $2. Talk about a money-saver! After multiple requests, I now have a homemade powder laundry soap … [Read more...]
10 Tips to Get Picky Kids to Eat Healthy
Do you struggle to get your child to eat healthy, try new things, or even eat at all? Keep reading for 10 tips to get picky kids to eat healthy and to make your mealtimes easier. I am by no means an expert at parenting. In fact, most of the time, I feel very inadequate. After being a mom for 6 years, there is one thing I figured out for sure: BEING A MOM IS HARD! They throw me for a curve almost daily; as soon as I think I figured something out, it … [Read more...]
Homemade Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Check out these easy DIY ideas to make your mother a homemade gift this year for Mother's Day. Practical gift ideas for mom! Coming up with a gift for the mamas in your life can be hard. I like to go the practical route with a big emphasis on relaxing. All mamas can use a little R&R, trust me! I am going to share eight homemade products that your mom will love to receive this Mother's Day. These gifts are simple to make and will be loved by Grandma, too. Plan a … [Read more...]
How to Eat Organically on a Budget
A lot of people don't start eating healthy, especially organically, because of the cost. Or because they don't know where to start or if it even matters. I am going to show you how to eat organically on a budget and why you want to! Before I got married and started dipping my toe into the health food world, I never read labels. Nor did I buy anything healthy, let alone organic. When I first started eating "healthy," I went through a lot of phases. A phase of thinking … [Read more...]
