There are so many opinions these days when it comes to what is and isn’t healthy. In this post I’m breaking down my essential foundations of good health, layer by layer. I struggled with digestive dysfunction, an overactive bladder, and anxiety from the time I was very young. I can still remember at five years …
Considering your skin is your largest organ and that it absorbs whatever you put on it, it’s important to make sure you are using safe, natural health and beauty products. This is especially true when it comes to kids. Today I’m talking about the best natural bath products for kids, from infant to teen. When …
Fall is a busy time of canning applesauce and freezing pumpkin. But don’t forget about preserving pears! With a short season and a busy schedule use this guide to stock your pantry with pear sauce before the pears are gone. I’m a big fan of hardy produce. You know, the kind that can sit on …
When it comes to allergies, diet is key This includes rotating foods.. Wondering how to get your kids on a rotation diet…and avoid the resistance? Let them have control! One of the hardest things about an allergy diagnosis is taking food away from your child. Who wants to say, “Sorry, no more apple slices”? Or …
When it comes to food allergies, one of the biggest mistakes parents make is feeding their kids the same foods over and over. While it may make life easier, it could cause more problems in the long run. Implementing a rotation diet is a great strategy for feeding kids with food allergies. “You should try …
When it comes to feeding baby, breast is best. But that doesn’t mean it’s always easy! Breastfeeding a baby can be a big struggle. Here are some simple natural remedies to help breastfeeding go more smoothly. When my first child was born I knew I wanted to breastfeed. But I didn’t know much about how. …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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. …