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Superwoman Slim Down Giveaway

Hey, ladies!  This one is for you.  Are you a busy mama, a student going back to school, an employee, a business owner OR, like me, all of the above?  I’ve spent too much time being tired, overweight...

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Pumpkin Curry With Coconut Rice

I have a serious fondness for curry dishes.  The warmth and the variety of the flavors in both curry powder and garam masala make me very happy.  Though I never ate Indian cuisine or curry dishes as a...

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How To Get Books for a Dollar or Less

About a decade ago I developed a bad habit.  I joined several book clubs and got tons of books for a low price.  I did this over and over and amassed quite a library.  I was always on the lookout for...

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Flourless Chocolate Cake

Oh man.  This cake is trouble, you guys.  I want to make it all the time.  I want to eat it all the time.  I want you to try it so you can join me.   Before I post the recipe for this lovely chocolate...

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Homemade Toothpaste

As I strive to live a simpler, more natural lifestyle, I am replacing many personal hygiene products with natural and/or homemade alternatives.  I prefer not to use toothpaste that contains fluoride...

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Fearless Parenting

If you are a parent chances are you’ve spent more than a little time worrying about your children.  It’s normal and it’s healthy to be concerned about the safety and well-being of our children.  We...

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Easy Homemade Pie Crust Recipe

We all need a good, but simple homemade pie crust recipe in our recipe box, don’t we?  I don’t know why, but people seem intimidated by the thought of making a pie crust from scratch.  It’s one of the...

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Easy Homemade Body Wash

Have you looked at the ingredients in your favorite body wash?  I have.  It’s not pretty.   I have to admit that I love scented body wash.  I had very sensitive skin as a child and was only allowed to...

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Paleo Meal Plans

Paleo Meal Plans Over the past few years, I’ve discovered that the Paleo diet (the primal version) is the way of eating that benefits my family the most.  As we transitioned from a Standard American...

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How I Stopped My IBS Naturally

Sudden Onset of IBS  My IBS began suddenly after the birth of my first child when I was 22 years old.  At my six week post-natal check up, I talked with the doctor about my constant stomach upset.  She...

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Cherry Vanilla Smoothie

My kiddos love smoothies.  Sunday mornings are smoothie time in my house.  We typically make blueberry, mango/pineapple and strawberry, but this time we all wanted something different.  This cherry...

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Does Gentle Discipline Work?

I first read about gentle discipline when my oldest child was nearing his first birthday.  I had practiced attachment parenting from the beginning, but hadn’t given much thought to discipline.  I knew...

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Coconut Lime Shrimp

Have you tasted summer?  I have.  It tastes like coconut lime shrimp and it is delicious! I found skewered shrimp on sale and couldn’t pass it up, but I didn’t have a skewered shrimp recipe handy.  I...

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Tomato, Avocado and Goat Cheese Salad

If you’re tired of the same old lettuce, spinach or kale salad routine, check out this lovely tomato, avocado and goat cheese creation!  I came up with this one when I was craving a salad with avocados...

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The Benefits of Mindfulness

 Several years ago, during a period of my life when wellness seemed to be beyond my grasp, I began practicing mindfulness.  My intention was to find a way to lessen my anxiety–both the physical...

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September Giveaway

Happy September, dear readers!  I’ve got another great giveaway for you!  I’ve teamed up with some of my favorite real food and natural wellness bloggers to bring you this amazing $300 Amazon gift...

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Lettuce Tacos

My family loves tacos and these lettuce tacos are a new family favorite.  As the boys gets older, their ability to mass consume tacos gets greater.  A dinner that used to require a pound of ground...

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Eggplant Mini Pizzas

Although my family follows a traditional, Weston A. Price diet at home, we often eat grain free.  Properly preparing grains takes a lot of time and none of us feels best when we consume too much grain...

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Stuffed Zucchini

Raise your hand if you’ve tried every zucchini recipe on Pinterest.  Yep.  Me, too.  Zucchini is a versatile veggie, for sure.  However, I’ve mostly had zucchini sliced or shredded and, most often, as...

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Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken with Cream Cheese Sauce

Garlic butter chicken.   Cream Cheese Sauce.   Oh my.  Where do I even begin?  I guess I should tell you first about the tender, moist chicken.  But, you just have to know about the tangy cream cheese...

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