If you’re a sweet and spicy flavors fan, then this homemade sweet chili sauce may just be your new go-to condiment! It’s made with clean ingredients (no high fructose corn syrup here). Instead, you’ll find honey, garlic, and red pepper flakes for some kick. Sweet chili sauce is perfect for Read more…
I’ve written before about our morning routine and how it keeps our home humming. Now it’s time for me to dish the deets on nighttime routines. I also share my current personal nighttime routine and why I have the habits I do. Nighttime Routine for Moms (and Everyone Else) A Read more…
If you’ve ever tangled with poison ivy or been the unfortunate dinner guest of summer mosquitos, chances are you’ve been desperate for relief. And while I love the outdoors and try to enjoy the sunshine often, sometimes skin irritation happens. Jewelweed salve is a popular folk remedy to help with Read more…
Who doesn’t love ice cream on a hot summer day? Even if you’re avoiding dairy, there’s no reason to miss out! I first learned to make homemade ice cream when we were avoiding dairy for my son years ago. Even though I’ve added some dairy back into my diet, this Read more…
When I first became a mom, I started to question the ingredients in everything I put on my baby. Unfortunately, there weren’t good answers to most of my questions. One product I was surprised to find had problematic ingredients was baby powder. The Problem with Baby Powder… Innocent though it Read more…
Building a sauna in your backyard sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? A perfect, cozy escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Somewhere you can unwind, relax, and enjoy the healing benefits of heat therapy. At least, that’s what I thought when I decided to take on the Read more…
I discovered this grain-free apple cinnamon muffin recipe made with applesauce out of desperation. (Isn’t it so true that necessity is the mother of invention?) On this particular morning, I realized I only had five eggs in the fridge — not even close to enough to feed us all. Especially Read more…
Liquid stevia extract is a relatively easy tincture to make at home. Plus it’s a less expensive alternative to the store bought versions! We like homemade stevia extract to sweeten smoothies and cheesecake, but it also tastes great in coffee or sweet tea! If you grow your own stevia, you Read more…
Recently there’s been more buzz around NAD+ and some of the amazing ways it benefits the body. You’ve heard me preach about magnesium plenty of times and how it’s needed for at least 300 reactions in the body. But NAD? Over 400 enzymes in the body require NAD, more than Read more…
I have a confession: I used to be intimidated by making homemade dressings. Like, how could something so simple as a Caesar dressing require so much work? The chopping, the mixing, the constant worrying about whether or not the emulsion would separate. I know I’m not the only one who’s Read more…