Organic food is more expensive. Homemade meals take more time. Filtered water costs far more than free from the tap. And buying stainless steel containers to avoid plastic is undoubtedly a significant upfront cost. But, when it comes to our families, many of us are willing to sacrifice the extra time and money in the […]
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What is the best kids’ cooking subscription box? Here’s my honest Radish Kids review compared to Kids Cook Real Food. It’s no secret that I’m on a mission to change the poor health of our children’s generation by teaching every child in America to cook. That I believe the kitchen is the best place to
Best Subscription For Kids Who Love to Cook (Raddish Kids vs. Kids Cook Real Food) Read More »
Watching your kids take on some of your better qualities is one of the best parts of parenting. I get a little high every time I watch my kids fall deeply into learning, or even just share a factoid they remember with excitement. Recently, John, my eight-year-old, proudly told his friend, “Honey is the only
Curious about a diatomaceous earth parasite cleanse? Here’s how ours went! I’ve done a form of parasite cleanse 3 times, all with varying results. The first time, I was a little wimpy and skeptical and probably gave up too early. The second time, I had a much more effective pathogen purge program that used diatomaceous
Is Diatomaceous Earth a Safe Parasite Cleanse? (step 2 of Gut Thrive in 5) Read More »
Back when I wrote about non-toxic nail polish (important because of all the negative health effects of the chemicals found in conventional nail polish) tons of people had questions about all the brands I reviewed. Did the non-toxic nail polish last? How well did it apply? Did it still smell bad? My daughter, our neighbors,
Non-Toxic Nail Polish Review: Final Test Results are In! Read More »
I couldn’t tell at first if the shrieks were of joy, annoyance, or pain coming from the pool with 11 children in it. When I finally realized that someone was definitely crying in pain, I knew it wasn’t mine but was still concerned. One of the kids swimming with us was holding his hand and
Do You Have Trouble Meditating the “Right” Way? {REVIEW} Read More »
October is always a touchy time for those women in the Natural Health world. We, of course, want women to be as healthy as possible,…
Sweeteners that have been around for centuries like sorghum syrup and maple syrup are a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth with a few health benefits too. But what about the new sweeteners we keep hearing about? I probably get more questions about this category of sweeteners than any other sweetener out there and
Xylitol, Erythritol, Sorbitol…What’s That "ol" About? Read More »
When it comes to finding real food, I’ve done the research–I know how best to shop at Costco vs. Aldi. But I’ve long wondered where I can save on other household necessities like toilet paper. Contributor Becca offered to look at where we can find the best deals, online or in the store, and being a
Oh yes my friends… Even though the Instant Pot electric pressure cooker seems to have been all the rage for quite a few years, there are still people on the fence considering whether they need one (or at least which pressure cooker is the best fit to buy for their family!). There are pros and
Instant Pot Review & Buying Guide: Size, Features, and More! Read More »
Don’t you hate that feeling of spending time on a recipe and ending up with a total FAIL? I’m here for you. Want to make me bake and make all the mistakes so you don’t have to? Here’s the backstory: It’s been 6 years since I’ve had a whole wheat sourdough starter, and I never
A Grinding Challenge: Putting Fresh Whole Grains to the Test Read More »
No sooner do I clean up the bathroom and put the box away then it seems to come back out! What box? My essential oils, and particularly the bottles that are safe for my kids, tend to be like the proverbial bad penny on my bathroom counter. It’s not that we’re always sick, although it
Your Guide to Using Safe Essential Oils for Kids {VIDEO} Read More »
Everybody needs water to survive. It’s a fact. But did you know not everyone needs the same amount? Eight glasses a day is not a rule you need to follow. In fact it was never recommended in the first place. You can read about how that came about and why it’s not true here. Dehydration
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This one is for the dudes. And the women who love their dudes, but are tired of getting scratched by their beards. And even the mothers who love their grown-up dude sons but sigh when they see how wild and hairy they’ve become. See this? Same dude. Same beard. Same day. No hairs harmed in
You Don’t Need to Look Like a Caveman, Bearded Guy (or use stinky conditioner) Read More »
This post is from KS Site Editor Helen Thomas. As a parent you never want to see your child in pain. You would do anything to fix what ails them. Sometimes – it just doesn’t work. We’re no strangers to skin issues in my house. I get random dry spots through winter; my husband gets
I didn’t even know what to look for when I first had kids. I remember religiously using only the “baby” lotion that we had gotten at our shower on my own hands when I had a newborn because I figured I would be touching his body and didn’t want to “contaminate” him with harmful chemicals
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Just this morning I had a cute baby on my lap, typing away, when I heard the telltale putter of a BM in action. It didn’t sound ominous at all, just average size, maybe even on the small end of the spectrum, not too forceful. Still, wise mama that I am, I wasn’t about to
The Only Cloth Diaper I Bothered Buying (BEST Brand Newborn to Toddler!) Read More »
Did I ever tell you I was my husband’s first girlfriend?! Poor fella, Valentine’s Day fell only about 3 weeks after we officially started dating, and I’m sure he felt the pressure to do it up well. He just didn’t realize how to-a-fault practical I was (and still am, moreso yet) and how picky I
I’m trapped in this interesting world between my staunchly frugal nature, the urge to buy the best-sourced food possible (which means paying more and more on the food budget all the time) and a world of gadgets and natural living products that should make the TIME aspect of the real food life easier but always
Magimix Product Review: Is a Big Mondo Food Processor Better Than a Less Expensive One? Read More »
When you spend as much time in the kitchen as I do, there are certain items that practically never get put away: That last item is a bit more new to me, one of those things I had on my “maybe I want to try one of these things” list for quite some time before
