Does your child struggle with anxiety? Looking for a natural solution? Anxiety is often related to a mineral deficiency, particularly magnesium. Using magnesium lotion and/or magnesium supplements for kids can help relieve anxiety and calm the nervous system. No medications. No doctors. Just simple nutritent boosting. When I was little I hated traveling. I mean …
What To Do With Leftover Muffins…Make Leftover Muffin Bread Pudding!
Don’t let those extra muffins go to waste! Whether they are getting stale or are starting to crumble, leftover muffins make amazing bread pudding. Growing up there was a great debate in my house – should bread pudding have raisins or not? The debate was between my big sister and me. As an Analytical Eater, …
Protein-Rich Salted Chocolate Milk
Have a kid that won’t eat meat or isn’t getting enough protein? Chocolate milk to the rescue! This refined sugar-free protein-rich salted chocolate milk is perfect! When it comes to drinks in our house we basically have two options: milk or water. It may seem boring. But really, we don’t need much else. Once in …
Soy-Free and Coconut-Free Homemade Ground Beef Jerky
When you’re working around allergies, it can be hard to find easy and nutritious snacks, especially with protein. This homemade ground beef jerky is simple and safe for the whole family. One of the biggest struggles of having children with allergies is finding easy sources of protein. Our allergies include nuts, dairy, beans and eggs. …
Easy Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread | Great for Kids!
Looking for gluten-free sourdough bread that is allergy-friendly, kid-friendly and easy to make? This is it! Just a few minutes of hands-on time gives you delicious gluten-free sourdough without gums. One of my first kitchen experiments when I had just entered the world of real food was sourdough bread. I had some experience with bread-baking. …
Gluten-Free Egg-Free Orange Raisin Muffins
Looking for an easy, egg-free snack or breakfast? These naturally sweetened gluten-free orange raisin muffins are the perfect hand-held treat that both kid and adults love! Free of eggs, dairy, gluten, and nuts, these muffins are very allergy friendly! Not sure if it’s just my kids or a kid thing in general, but my kids …
How to Bake Without Eggs | A Simple Gelatin Egg Substitute
Working around egg allergies can be tricky. In this tutorial I’ll show you how to bake without eggs by using a simple gelatin egg substitute. Convert your favorite baked good recipes into egg-free versions with a couple little tweaks. Gluten-free baking can be tricky. You have to learn what flours go well together. You need …
Should You Force Feed a Picky Eater?
The strategy to force feed a picky eater sounds cruel. But it might be just what your child needs to get back on track! I am a big fan of gentle parenting. I like to let my kids make decisions, learn from their mistakes, listen to their bodies and follow their passions. Really it is …
Why We Stopped the Vitamin A Detox Diet…and Why Healing Diets Fail
Ever heard of the Vitamin A Detox Diet? Wondering if it is the cure you’ve been searching for or just the next dietary fad? This is our family’s journey on the VAD Diet and why we stopped it after a year. I hope this is the last one. The last post I ever write saying …
Why Kids Need Magnesium – And How to Get It!
In our world of degraded soil, processed foods, and toxic pesticides, almost every child is magnesium deficient. Today I’m going to tell you why that matters – why kids need magnesium and the best ways for them to get it. Call my kids weird, but they were so excited to get their own jars of …