Even the most mainstream nutritional advice today says to minimize or avoid refined white carbs, like white flour, white pasta, and white rice. So then WHY on earth do they recommend a refined, powdery, white rice cereal for baby's first food? It's positively baffling. Rice cereal has … [Read more...] about 15 Real Food Ideas for Baby’s First Solids
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The Secret to Awesome Home Date Nights
It took me nearly twelve years to realize that "dating" your spouse shouldn't end when you get married. It also took me that long to figure out the secret to having date nights that go beyond flopping on the couch with netflix and a snack. As time marches on and we turn more and more … [Read more...] about The Secret to Awesome Home Date Nights
5-Minute Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
Do you want a naturally-sweetened treat that comes together in a flash? This chocolate chia seed pudding is the delicious answer you've been looking for! Sometimes, you just want to enjoy a treat that doesn't make you feel guilty. Or yucky. Or fat. Or in a diabetic coma from … [Read more...] about 5-Minute Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
How to Treat Acid Reflux Naturally (With a Single Surprising Ingredient)
Once upon a time, a young couple went to a chiropractor upon the recommendation of a friend, seeking help for a bad back. It was a bizarre and somewhat helpful experience which caused a few raised eyebrows in our completely non-naturally-minded minds. (That's a nice way of saying that … [Read more...] about How to Treat Acid Reflux Naturally (With a Single Surprising Ingredient)
Homemade Cough and Cold Syrup Recipe
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
DIY Massage Oil made with Essential Oils
This all natural DIY massage oil is made with essential oils and skin-nourishing natural oil for a sensual and enjoyable time with your partner without the toxic ingredients often found in store-bought products. "I'll be a park, and thou shalt be my deer; Feed where thou wilt, on … [Read more...] about DIY Massage Oil made with Essential Oils
Health Benefits of Chia Seeds (+ 25 Ways to Use Them)
Chia seeds are awesome! This is a great list of recipes that use them. Finally can use up the package I have hanging out in my cupboards. Chia seeds are bursting onto the trendy scene in all their fashionable glory. I saw a box of breakfast cereal the other day at the … [Read more...] about Health Benefits of Chia Seeds (+ 25 Ways to Use Them)
The Ultimate Strep Throat Remedy (If You’re Brave Enough…)
This strep throat remedy sounds crazy, but the author actually used it to cure (diagnosed!) strep throat while pregnant and wanting to avoid antibiotics. It worked incredibly well!! When I was pregnant with my daughter, I got strep throat. It was awful. If you've ever had strep, … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Strep Throat Remedy (If You’re Brave Enough…)
100 Healthy Snack Ideas (Real-Food Style!)
In my Pinterest browsing the other day I came across a pin that claimed to be a list of 100 Healthy Snack Ideas. I was massively disappointed when I clicked on the link only to find over a third of the items to involve unhealthy processed junk with lots of low-fat this and that, and … [Read more...] about 100 Healthy Snack Ideas (Real-Food Style!)