Post by Contributor Christie Warren of Fruitful Fellowship We moved to our "new" (my childhood) home one year ago, and with the move we gave up having a microwave. We also gave up our sanity (hello, moving with a 3 year old, 2 year old and 4 month old.) We had used a built-in one … [Read more...] about Why We Gave Up Our Microwave
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What Exactly Are “Natural” Skincare Products (And How Do You Spot the Imposters?)
I'm so not down with paying gobs of money for a shiny bottle of hopes and dreams in order to moisturize my face, and I bet you aren't either. The store shelves are a shiny orbit of products that are nothing more than cheaply-made filler goop with slick marketing to manipulate your … [Read more...] about What Exactly Are “Natural” Skincare Products (And How Do You Spot the Imposters?)
The Importance of Protein with Breakfast (& my current fave way to get it)
Thanks to Friendship Dairies Super-Duper Totally Fantastic Superfood Mix-In Sweepstakes for sponsoring this conversation! One might say that I'm a bit breakfast-obsessed. (It's true.) I can see a striking difference in my energy levels throughout the day when I eat a … [Read more...] about The Importance of Protein with Breakfast (& my current fave way to get it)
22 Signs You Might Be Suffering From Adrenal Fatigue
I've never been a morning person, but this is different. Every morning I wake up feeling like I barely slept. My body is seized up in pain as if I have arthritis. My brain is excessively fuzzy and non-functioning until at least one cup of coffee. Every. single. morning. I realized … [Read more...] about 22 Signs You Might Be Suffering From Adrenal Fatigue
Health Benefits of Bone Broth (Is it Worth the Hype?)
I had no idea I was so trendy and hip. (Accidentally, of course, but that's neither here nor there.) You see, I have been on the bone broth bandwagon for years, having jumped on when I first started my real, whole foods journey seven years ago. Check out my tutorial: "6 … [Read more...] about Health Benefits of Bone Broth (Is it Worth the Hype?)
5 Gentle Herbal Detox Tips for a Fresh Start
Now that Christmas and New Years are over, routines are starting to return to normal. The stress, heavy eating and late nights puts a toll on the body’s ability to function properly. With the start of a new year, this is the perfect time to clean house with a detox. Signs that your … [Read more...] about 5 Gentle Herbal Detox Tips for a Fresh Start
7 Steps to Staying Healthy This Christmas Season (Despite the Holiday Parties!)
Post by contributor, Jamie Larrison When I was little my mom, aunts and grandma would meet together every December to bake Christmas cookies for all our friends and family. It was an all day event that yielded hundreds of cookies. The large dining room table at my Grandma’s colonial … [Read more...] about 7 Steps to Staying Healthy This Christmas Season (Despite the Holiday Parties!)
20 Ways to Stay Healthy While on the Road
Post by contributor Alexandra Maul 'Tis the season for travel. Whether you're off to see your family or taking a vacation with friends, the holidays are a high-travel time for a lot of us. I get a lot of questions from clients and friends about how to keep your healthy lifestyle … [Read more...] about 20 Ways to Stay Healthy While on the Road
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