Yearly Archives: 2017
We spend Wednesday afternoons with Grandma nearly every week, and often stop to play for the morning with friends on the way. It was just such a Wednesday morning when my dear friend Julie invited us to stay for lunch. She had extra eggs and some avocado… and[…]
Have you ever wished that you could take a peek inside the lives of a variety of homeschooling families? Well, today’s your lucky day! Kandace, from the Schoolin’ Reyes has rounded up a diverse group of homeschooling mamas to answers 5 of the most common homeschooling questions… including[…]
Real Food on a Budget So you’re convinced. You know that regular grocery store meat is produced under devastating conditions. You know that it’s toxic. And in contrast, you know that high quality animal protein is one of the best ways to nourish your family with superior nutrition. […]
Choosing high quality protein from sustainable sources can be a bit overwhelming. There are so many labels: “Grass-fed,” “100% Grass-Fed,” “100% All Natural,” “Organic,” “Free Range”… Which labels matter? Are they all the same? Maybe you’re not even convinced it’s worth the extra cost and hassle. Join me[…]
Life without Saturated Fat & Cholesterol There was a time in my life when I counted calories, chose skim milk in my lattes, the low-fat box of crackers, and the highest fiber cereal. As far as was within my control, I completely avoided those two notorious villains. You know who I[…]
Why Traditional Foods? “Recent studies show the benefits of soy…” “Tips for how to avoid cholesterol…” “Enjoy low-calorie snacks, like non-fat yogurt…” I often hear these kinds of recommendations on the local radio station, in the magazines at the dentist’s office, or on fliers at the local library… And[…]
The Young Living Premium Starter Kit is the most cost-effective way to begin using a variety of the highest quality essential oils and qualifies you to purchase your essential oils at wholesale prices. As soon as your kit arrives you’ll have everything you need to begin using essential[…]
Making Sense of Essential Oils Safety Guidelines When I first started using essential oils I was totally confused by the vague and often conflicting essential oils safety guidelines. All the dilution charts and safety warnings were overwhelming to say the least. Naturally, because of this my oils stayed mostly[…]
Why I Choose Young Living Essential Oils for My Family Not all essential oils are created equal! In fact, the essential oils market is almost completely unregulated. Because of this, essential oils are commonly tainted, diluted, or otherwise compromised. Words like ‘Pure’ on the label are meaningless unless[…]
Heal Leaky Gut How we completely reversed our 30+ Food Sensitivities Today I’ll fill you in on exactly what we did to heal leaky gut and reverse our 30+ food sensitivities and how you too can enjoy your favorite foods again! If you haven’t already, take a moment[…]
Our Eczema Story, Part 2 How We Healed Our Severe Eczema Naturally If you haven’t already, you can read Part 1 of Our Eczema Story here. Otherwise, pour yourself a cup of tea and join me right here in the middle of My Disaster We had three tiny[…]
Have you ever opened an orange and felt instantly invigorated? Maybe you’ve stopped to inhale the soothing scent of a lilac bush in full bloom. Then you’ve already experienced essential oils! Essential oils can have a powerful effect on your mood (who doesn’t need that?!) and your overall[…]




















