Practical Graduation Gift Ideas (That Aren’t Just Money!)
I model an awful lot of habits for my kids, whether I like it or not. Some of them are good and some of them I’m…
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Why Kid-Safe Phones Are the Safest Way to Go: Comparing the Four Major Brands
I was chatting with a fellow mom of four the other day, whose older two are 15 and 16. I asked her if she’d ever…
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Olive Oil Tasting for Normal Families (not Food Critics!)
Let’s be honest: olive oil is one of those things we know is supposed to be healthy…but beyond that? Total mystery. Sure, you might drizzle…
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What Hand Soap I Use Now (and Why I Still Avoid Antibacterial!)
A reader recently emailed in asking what I use for hand soap these days, and I knew I needed this update. Nostalgia hit hard! Would…
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How to Reduce Phytic Acid in Nuts (Crispy Soaked Nuts Recipe)
I’ve been soaking my nuts and seeds to reduce their phytic acid content for years, and I’ve learned quite a bit along the way, especially…
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Why I Choose Unpasteurized Bulk Almonds from Briden Wilson Farm
Why I Choose Unpasteurized Bulk Almonds from Briden Wilson Farm When it comes to real food, quality matters — not just the ingredient, but the…
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The Internet Gone Mad: How a Few Experts Cited Something Wrong and Now Everyone Thinks Harvard Wants Kids to Do Chores
You’ve probably seen the meme. It goes something like this: “Harvard found that the biggest predictor of success in life is doing chores as a…
The “Unteachable” Life Skills Our Kids Need Most (and How We Can Help)
As a parent, I’m often asked: “How do you teach life skills like cooking, cleaning, or budgeting?” I love answering that question (because that’s literally…
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Teaching Life Skills: The Best Hack I’ve Used (and What Other Smart Parents Swear By)
When I think about teaching life skills to my kids, I always come back to one core truth: it’s not just about checking a skill…
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How to Get Rid of Food Sensitivities for Good
Ever wondered how to get rid of food sensitivities? Is it possible? During my senior year of college, I went gluten-free and dairy-free, hoping it would help alleviate the digestive issues I’d been dealing with. It didn’t help much. After more testing, my doctor uncovered that I had multiple autoimmune conditions. In addition to Irritable
“Almond Joy” Breakfast Bar Recipe | Healthy Breakfast Idea
With four kids and a busy schedule, I’m always on the lookout for breakfast ideas that are easy, nourishing, and budget-friendly. Of course they have to taste good too! My kids love any kind of breakfast bar recipe option. That usually means homemade granola bars, breakfast cookies, or even breakfast cupcakes! If you too love
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How to Avoid Seed Oils | Alternatives to Seed Oils
Last month, we looked at why seed oils are bad for you (hint: inflammation). This month, you’ll learn how to avoid seed oils and alternatives to seed oils. After I had worked on my leaky gut and addressing my food sensitivities, my digestion was no longer interfering with my daily life. Except, I repeatedly had
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Quick-Prep Crockpot Nachos Recipe for Busy Weeknights
Almost every Wednesday during the school year, my kids and I are gone from 7:30am to 5:15pm. It is our music co-op day. My kids are busy with band, orchestra, choir, color guard, jazz band, and private lessons for various instruments. A couple of my kids also go to another co-op partway through the day
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Why Are Seed Oils Bad for You? | Seed Oils and Inflammation
Why are seed oils bad for you? Learn the link between seed oils and inflammation so that you can take control of your health. After a few years of chronic pain (that I now suspect were caused by oxalate poisoning), I started having some intense digestive issues. I will spare you the details of my
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How to Plan Food for a (Really) Large Group: Taco Bar Prep for Graduation Party, Wedding, Shower, Etc.
I love a challenge, and although you wouldn’t know it if you visited my house, I can organize an event like nobody’s business (just not the piles of paper that infiltrate my kitchen). What is the best food to serve for a party…with a few hundred people…on a budget? Who needs to pay a caterer
What Is Nervous System Work, and Why Is It Important?
I didn’t realize nervous system work would make such an impact for my husband’s health until he started doing it regularly! Here’s why it’s important and how he incorporates it into his day. The last few weeks, I’ve been in awe. I absolutely marvel at the changes we’re seeing in my husband’s health. In fact, I have a
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Protein-Rich Honey Mustard Dressing and Dip Recipe
I have been teaching a high school Health and Nutrition class at our homeschool co-op for three years now. But this is the first year…
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My Favorite Relaxation Technique for Racing Mind at Night: Progressive Muscle Relaxation
What do you turn to when you have a racing mind at night? Even after doing a container exercise, sometimes I need to work the tension and anxiety out of my body to overcome insomnia. While deep breathing or visualization helps, I’ve found that I need to get into my senses to work stuff out.
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What to Do About Oxalate Poisoning
In my last post, I shared about how I learned I was suffering from oxalate poisoning. This month, I want to share what I’ve learned to do about oxalate toxicity. Long story short, I had debilitating chronic pain that kept spreading throughout my body. Yet, I’ve never had a kidney stone. But despite lowering my