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Thankful for our Freedom
I am a patriot through and through. My favorite place in this entire country is…
Homemade Formula: A Mom’s Journey
DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN HOMEMAKE YOUR FORMULA? There are actually two recipes in…
The Root Cause of Asthma {Video}
Asthma It is currently one of the most common diseases in the civilized world. But…
Making Mealtime Happy Again
Mealtime can be a challenge in so many families, especially those with special dietary restrictions…
Put Some Sour Cream On It
Sour cream is a wonderful thing to use for natural skin care. It has key…
Making New Ruts
We often get stuck in ruts. It’s easiest to keep doing the same thing—once a…
Food Allergy? Or Something Else?
Food allergies are a popular topic right now, and it seems like more and more…
Raising A Natural Puppy: Diet
I’m getting a puppy! Tomorrow! I’m so excited! My parents’ dogs had puppies 8 weeks…
Real Food: More Than the Sum of It’s Parts
Every time I learn more about the complex interactions between the human body and different…
Why Soak Grains? {Video}
Ever wondered about recommendations like “soaking,” “sprouting,” “fermenting,” or “properly preparing” your nuts or grains?…
Spring! And Natural Allergy Management
Spring has come to my neighborhood! Over the last week, things have been budding and…
Cholesterol Explained {video}
One of the most frequent things I talk with people about it about cholesterol. It’s…
Sharing My Story…For Hope
“REAR-VIEW MIRROR, A GAPS JOURNEY” I was asked to write a guest blog post sharing…
Take Courage
I had an interesting week last week. For the first time in a while, my…
How to Shop Like Betty: Tips on Nutrient-Dense Shoppin
In the last post we discussed the differences in food quality, and explored the intricate…
Why Betty got some Better Butter
Do you remember the old nursery rhyme/tongue twister about Betty Botter buying butter? Betty Botter…
Working With Your Innate Intelligence
In the last post we talked about habits and some different reasons why we may…
Laziness or Change in Perception?
A few weeks ago we talked about consistency being the secret sauce. And that is…
Consistency…It’s the Secret Sauce!
Here we are, at the beginning of a brand new year, making resolutions and stuff… And…
Action Against Fear
Last week I shared some of my thoughts about an inspiring quote. You can read…
Vintage Food Hack: Fermenting (Part 2)
Recently we talked about why I love fermenting so much. If you missed the post,…
Action Conquers Fear
“Action conquers fear.” -Peter Nivio Zarlenga I read this inspirational quote for the first time…
Real Hope (Jesus)
Many days I do not have the strength to believe that tomorrow will be better….
Vintage Food Hack: Fermenting (Part 1)
Ever kept a book around forever unopened? Then you finally crack it open and realize…
The Patriotic One
God Bless America… Earlier this week we celebrated America’s Independence Day. An opportunity to be…
Say No to Bone Broth!
Bone broth! It’s all the rage right now! But I don’t recommend it for most…
Beneficial Bacteria: Why Lacto-ferment?
Fair warning: the following post was originally written as an article. It is longer and…
When the Sheets get Washed Every Day…
cience-y article ahead… readers, ye be warned! “Don’t drink toomuch before bed…” “Did you go…
When You Have a Bad Day…
Healing is hard. It takes a long time. We think we are ready for it,…
The Best Defense: A Good Offense
Hello everyone, I hope you have been enjoying beautiful fall weather like we have here in Northern…