It can be difficult to decifer what you are actually getting when you purchase grains from the store. For instance, what is the difference between a multi-grain bread and a whole wheat bread,or just a wheat bread? So how can you know if the bread you are buying is really 100% whole-wheat bread and doesn’t […]
Archives for July 2014
The Benefits of Aqua Aerobics & Misconceptions
Guest Post from Kaitlin Gardner of An Apple Per Day Today, we have a great guest post from Kaitlin Gardner of An Apple Per Day all about the benefits oad misconceptions of aqua aerobics. On her blog she features eco-friendly, healthy living articles. You can check out her blog here. Make sure you read her bio at the end of this post to learn […]
Mashed Potatoes with Mushroom Gravy
Want a great way to get some delicious bone broth in your diet? One quick and easy dish we make a lot around our house is mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy. Grill up some meat and a side veggie and you have a super fast meal that is good for you. Whether you are having […]
What is Catnip? 30+ Things You Didn’t Know About Catnip
How in the world did I happen upon catnip and why am I choosing to write about it? It is a funny story. But, the quick version is that I found some in our garden and brought it home to our cat, Perry. It was late and we came home and had the fresh catnip […]
Yarrow Tallow Balm – Eczema Remedy
When it comes to babies there are few things as frustrating as eczema… especially in severe cases. I’ve been fortunate and my own children have not suffered from eczema. But I’d like to tell you the story of a dear friend of mine who has learned a thing or two about it. She suffers from […]
Strawberry Jam with gelatin
DIY Strawberry Jam Strawberry jam is so yummy. However it is hard to find in the stores without added sugar or some funny ingredients. Does anyone else have a lot of strawberries? I decided to make this jam because we have a ton of strawberries on and because we are going through jam like crazy […]