I used to get very anxious about packing my kid's school lunch. I was so concerned with making them healthy, but I also wanted to make sure my kids would actually eat it and that they wouldn't get made fun of for their "healthy lunch." Plus. there's all of this pressure to be "creative" so they don't get bored with same lunch day after day after day! So, here are some tips that have helped me: Meal prep at the beginning of the week. ...
How to Use a Nebulizer to Improve Respiratory Health & Detoxification
I began using a nebulizer when Kicker started going through cancer treatment. We used it to help support his body's ability to detoxify and to minimize any bacteria that could possibly build up in the lungs. In case you didn't know, when a child receives chemotherapy, doctors are concerned with the potential development of parasites in the lungs. This is one of the reasons why they put children on antibiotics. However, we decided to take ...
My Holiday Gift Guide
On November 1st…and much to my family’s dismay…I wake everyone up by singing Christmas carols. My husband is actually a firm believer in not acknowledging Christmas until after we celebrate Thanksgiving. I, on the other hand, think Jesus deserves two months of celebration. So, we meet in the middle! I can diffuse Holiday Joy and Holiday Peace Essential Oils and play Christmas music, but I’m not allowed to decorate or get a tree until ...
How to Make Your Own Sushi
If you're looking for a fun family dinner, I'd highly recommend making sushi! We enjoy this meal at least once a week, and not only is it incredibly easy, a ton of fun and freaking delicious, but we let our kids make their own rolls, which they love. Here are a couple of things to note... We use Organic White Sushi Rice, but I know that other people have made this using cauliflower rice to make it a grain-free version. Also, I ...
Soaked Black Beans Recipe
Do you soak your beans before cooking them? Traditionally, people did because when they're soaked for long periods of time, it helps to neutralize the phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors, as well as, break down the "difficult-to-digest complex sugars." Then, the beans are more easily digested and all of the nutrients are more easily absorbed. As you'll see in the recipe below, it's actually quite easy to do. It just involves the extra ...
How to Make Coconut Milk
Every week I meal prep! I chop up raw veggies for snacks, make my sourdough bread, whip up a batch of my ranch dressing and make the below coconut milk recipe. Then, as we jump into our filled and committed weeks, we're still ready...even when this mama is tired. This coconut milk is literally the easiest thing to make, and it's perfect for those that cannot handle dairy, or even raw milk. We especially love it with my grain-free ...
Spring into Cleaning – Your Complete Non-Toxic Guide to Cleaning and Decluttering Your Home
Over the last few weeks of being homebound, I've found myself spring cleaning. I don't know about you, but I just love the feeling of an organized and freshly cleaned house with less clutter and dust-free baseboards. I've previously shared that the average home contains between 500 - 1000 chemicals, which is very disturbing, especially because those toxins have a negative impact on your liver, kidneys and immune system. So, when I ...
