I have already shared How to Stop a Cold in its Tracks, my nine Natural Homemade Cough and Cold Remedies, and promised to post my recipe for homemade cough and cold syrup. I've made this before, and it's easy-peasy. I can testify that it works well in soothing a throat that is … [Read more...] about Homemade Cough and Cold Syrup Recipe
Archives for September 2014
Quick & Nourishing Japanese Soup
Post by contributor Naomi of Almost Bananas As the weather cools down, comfort foods take a more prominent place. Many of us have memories of roasting casseroles or piping hot bowls of soup. My Japanese father would often make quick soups for lunch during the cooler months. I can … [Read more...] about Quick & Nourishing Japanese Soup
Customizable Coconut Milk Smoothie: Rich in Healthy Fats to Curb the Munchies
As I mentioned recently, we're doing a Whole30. We aren't very good at it, though, and are breaking a lot of rules. I am doing a luscious blended coffee concoction with coconut oil in the mornings that I am quickly becoming quite romantically attached to. I puffy-heart-love it. (I'm … [Read more...] about Customizable Coconut Milk Smoothie: Rich in Healthy Fats to Curb the Munchies
5 Easy Ways to Introduce Herbs Into Your Life
[Guest post by Angela of Mama Rosemary. Take a moment to check out her site - it's a wealth of information!] Are you curious about herbal medicine and all it has to offer yet perhaps you don’t know where to start? Here are 5 easy and fun ways to introduce herbs into your life. 1. … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Ways to Introduce Herbs Into Your Life
Late-Summer Loaded Fresh Veggie Salad
Guest post by Alexandra Maul of Made to Glow This late summer salad is perfect for weeknight meals and makes great leftovers. It's filling, nutritious, and bursting with peak summer flavor. By adding purple potatoes and mung bean noodles, the salad has some serious staying … [Read more...] about Late-Summer Loaded Fresh Veggie Salad
48 Questions To Ask Before Choosing a Birth Care Provider
Choosing a Care Provider Having a baby is one of the most amazing things a woman can do. It can also be the scariest. It's easy to worry about how you can afford a baby, if labor is going to hurt or who will take your insurance. One of the most important steps though, is choosing … [Read more...] about 48 Questions To Ask Before Choosing a Birth Care Provider
The Homeschooling Philosophy That Finally Captured My Heart
Image via Flickr CC I honestly don't know how to write this post. How exactly does one organize and list out the reasonings behind the deep and tender stirrings of my heart toward this method? This way of living and learning that we've wholeheartedly embraced for our days, months, and … [Read more...] about The Homeschooling Philosophy That Finally Captured My Heart