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You're going to love this traditional, healthyified Christmas cookie – grain-free and sugar-free gingersnaps! There is no need to throw your diet out the window over the holidays. You can have some of your traditional favorites along with some fun, new and interesting cookies. Looking for more gluten-free recipes and resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked on. Grain-Free & Sugar-Free Gingersnaps One of my favorite holiday memories growing up was baking Christmas cookies with my mom. A big pile of those round metal cookie tins filled with homemade cookies ...Read More
Trying to Be Supermom: Getting it All Done When You Don’t Feel Well
Fatigue. Aches. Pains. Weight gain. Despite making healthier and healthier decisions, it seems like I continue to be plagued with increasing difficulties. I shared about this recently in both an email and in my post 10 Motivations for Healthy Eating. I'm sad to say, this really seemed to resonate with a number of you. I wouldn't wish what I feel like many days on anyone. It's not fun. And if you're reading this, you know it's not fun. I've received a number of emails, all asking basically the same question... "How do you do it all?" I don't. Even on the best days, even if I was feeling 100%, I don't think I ...Read More
5 Reasons You’re Not Sleeping Well At Night
It seems like our culture worships the ability to function on little sleep. How often do we hear people boast that they only need a few hours of sleep? (You won't ever hear that from me. No sir. I love my sleep.) Sleep impacts not only our overall feelings of well-being, but also our health. Lack of sleep decreases your ability to concentrate and be productive during the day (not make us more productive). It's harmful to adults and kids alike! If you're not sleeping well, you'll end up sick. Lack of sleep impacts your immune system and stresses your adrenal glands. Special thanks to Breathe Right for sponsoring ...Read More
The Flu Shot’s Not Enough: How to Make It More Effective
Let's talk about the flu shot. We skip the flu vaccine, but I know not everyone makes that choice. For our family the benefits simply don't outweigh the consequences. If you are one that has decided the best option for your family is to receive the flu vaccine, I want to give you some pointers to help reduce the damage of the vaccine. I also know there are some of you that are required to get the flu shot in order to keep your job (don't even get me started on that!) so you may also find these tips helpful as well. 4 Tips for Those Who Choose to Get the Flu Shot 1. Stay away from Tylenol, Ibuprofen, ...Read More
7 Steps to Avoiding the Flu without a Shot
Let's talk about the 7 steps to avoiding the flu without a shot. Boosting your health is always a great idea, no matter what decision you make about the flu shot. Some people label us "crunchy." A few years ago I had no idea what that term meant. I now know it refers to folks who are health-conscious, environmentally-sensitive types. It seems to have become a junk-drawer term for anything that sounds remotely hippie-ish: wearing babies in a sling, owning chickens, breastfeeding a 6-year-old in public, thinking coconut oil is the nectar of the gods, drinking black-market raw milk, thinking circumcision is heinous ...Read More
Flu Shot Facts: Hidden Truth in the Fine Print
Let's talk about flu shot facts. One, two, three, four little boys fall prey to the flu. I begin to cough. The congestion descends upon like a vice. I feel a little queasy and my temperature begins to rise, I wonder if maybe I should have taken our pediatrician up on her suggestion to get the flu shot. She and the nurse both asked us about it when we were in for the well-child visit. I declined. I received not one but two phone calls from her office after that visit asking me if I changed my mind. Nope. But now I was wondering if I made a mistake... When I made the decision to decline the flu ...Read More
{DIY} Immune Bomb: plus 5 more immune system supporting essential oil recipes
Time to stock your bathroom cabinet to support your immune system! The season where we need a little extra immunity support starts up in October and peaks in December and January. With a few simple essential oils recipes, you can make some wonderful natural products that will help keep your family healthy through the fall and winter. This post is not intended to treat, prevent, or cure disease. Learn more about my favorite essential oils in this post. Here are the main immune system -supporting essential oils we love. Immune Strength Blend* Melaleuca Lemon Oregano Lavender Peppermint ...Read More
Reformation Day Party Ideas – A Halloween Alternative with {FREE} Printables!
Every fall the the Halloween decorations hit the shelves of the stores. Costumes fun, scary, gross, and cute line the racks. Whatever your take on Halloween may be, you may long for a more meaningful alternative, something that can help your children focus more on Christ and a more meaningful lessons than simply costumes and candy. October 31st is not only Halloween. It is also Reformation Day, the anniversary of Martin Luther nailing his 95 Theses on the door of All Saints' Church—an event that eventually sparked the Reformation. For a Protestant, this time of year can be a wonderful time to celebrate how the ...Read More
