Foods 
My kids have become a big fan of berry smoothies. They'd eat them every day, but mama really feels like there needs to be variety in our lives. It's fall, so naturally it makes sense to make a pumpkin pie smoothie, right? Of course right! Looking for gluten-free recipes and resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked on. I had been pretty resistant to making smoothies when the kids asked...until recently. I've been making a lot of smoothies lately. Why is that you may ask? Because Blendtec offered to let me review one of their groovy, high-powered, amazingly ...Read More
10 Great Resources to Help You go Wheat Free!
So many people are cutting wheat out of their diet, and for good reason! But, we feel strongly that it's important to not just cut wheat out and fill in with all of the gluten-free junk food, but to replace it with nutrient-dense real foods. It's hard when you first get started. It's hard to know what to eat. What do you feed your kids? What do you snack on? Here are 10 digital books and an online conference to get you started! Are you looking for more tips for going gluten free? I’ve gathered them all together in this Everything Gluten Free page. Why Go Wheat-Free? Have you ever wondered what all the fuss over ...Read More
5 Surprising Hazards of Using Deodorant (and the Solution!)
Do you know the hazards of using deodorant? If you're like me, you likely haven't really thought much about your deodorant (other than making sure you use it). It's deodorant; you put it under your arms; you hope you don't stink. Right? Right. What is there to know about deodorant? As our family has begun pursuing a healthier life, I've also started to become aware not only of what I put in my body, but also what I put on my body. I started to look more critically at the toothpaste I use, the lotion I put on my skin, and yes, even the deodorant I use. Special thanks to Truly's Natural Products for ...Read More
5 Tips to Easy Healthy Meal Planning (FREE Printables to help you)
How do you stay on track with feeding my family healthy meals? The same way you're successful with anything. You've gotta get your head in the game. You've got to think ahead and have a strategy! Here are some strategies for making healthy meal planning a breeze! 1. Keep Meals Simple Every meal doesn't have to be a 4 course meal. In fact, you really don't need a lot of side dishes. Often our meal consists of a meat and a vegetable. Sound boring? It doesn't have to be. There can be a lot variety using just a few ingredients when you mix in herbs, spices, and a little creativity! Meals really can be healthy, simple, ...Read More
Why is Wheat Bad for You? — 3 Good Reasons to Delete the Wheat
Is wheat bad for you? That's a complicated question. It's not as cut-and-dry as a quick trip to the doctor for a test for celiac disease. In fact, tests for celiac disease and gluten sensitivity are notoriously imprecise. I've challenged individuals to try giving up wheat for a few months to see if it helps with their... inflammation achey joints psoriasis PMS ...and the list goes on and on! Often what I hear in response is, "BUT I don't have any stomach problems." Friends, problems with wheat, especially modern wheat, goes further than tummy aches! So why should you consider deleting the ...Read More
Healthy Living Event of the Year: The Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle (Kindle Fire Giveaway!)
86 eBooks, a dozen online conferences, and $150 in bonus resources all for only $1,034 $29.97. This sale is coming back for the LAST time on Black Friday! Keep your eyes peeled! If you are serious about living a healthier life this bundle will be a fantastic resource for you. It's such a good value that if you're only interested in just a few of the books, it pays for itself. If you're only interested in the conference, it pays for itself. If you're only interested in the bonus', yup, it pays for itself. ...Read More
Unleash the Power of Herbs with Tea
The sweet aroma. The warmth. Nutrients. Antioxidants. These are a few of the reasons I enjoy tea. Did you know the herbs that are used in teas have tremendous healing properties? Special thanks to Anna Naturals for sponsoring this post. Health Properties of Tea Different teas and herbs have different health properties. The combinations of teas you can create are endless as are the health benefits. ...Read More
Healthy & Delicious Cabbage Recipes
Happy Wednesday! This post was supposed to be one all about the health benefits of cabbage. I was also going to talk a bit about how if you have hypothyroidism you need to be careful about how much cabbage you consume. But, alas, the stomach flu has struck our household. I wasn't able to get my writing done earlier this week so, I'm up at 10:30 at night trying to put something together for you. Instead of focusing on how cabbage impacts your health, I'd like to share with you some tasty, healthy ways to use this vegetable. ...Read More
