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  • Posted 2024-11-21 07:19:08 by: Melinda King

    As a mom, I’ve been given plenty of gifts over the years. But it can be tricky to find the perfect gifts for the women in your life. This gift guide has holiday gifts for moms, sisters, aunts, wives, BFFs, and every other woman on your list. While you’re at it, don’t forget to get […] Continue reading 2024 Christmas Gifts for Her (60+ Ideas She’ll ...

  • Posted 2024-11-19 15:25:33 by: Melinda King

    I’ve always thought homemade versions of classic recipes taste much better than store-bought versions. Cranberry sauce is a perfect example of this. Although I loved the canned cranberry sauce we always ate on Thanksgiving when I was young, after I tried making cranberry sauce from scratch one year I was hooked. Now I have a whole […] Continue reading Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe (Low ...

  • Posted 2024-11-15 15:23:24 by: Melinda King

    Earthing (also called grounding) can be a controversial topic. Many report improved well-being and fantastic health benefits, including better sleep and less pain. However, critics emphasize the need for more solid scientific studies supporting this practice. Let’s delve into the evidence. What is Earthing?  Earthing or grounding involves putting the body into direct and uninterrupted […] Continue reading Earthing & Grounding: Legit or Hype? (How to & When Not ...

  • Posted 2024-11-14 15:53:27 by: Melinda King

    As a type A personality, I love planning ahead. I create checklists for holiday planning and I usually try to buy gifts early. This gives me something nice to look forward to, and on a practical level ensures everything gets here on time! Many companies offer holiday deals earlier than ever to allow for extended […] Continue reading 2024 Ultimate Holiday Gift-Giving Guide for the Whole Family (Natural + ...

  • Posted 2024-11-12 07:25:50 by: Melinda King

    My dad’s side of the family always has cooked carrots in some form for most holidays. One year, I hosted Thanksgiving and while I felt obligated to serve some form of cooked carrots, I was bored with steamed baby carrots. This recipe was an accidental success thanks to two things: my kids wanting to “help” […] Continue reading Maple Tarragon Roasted ...

  • Posted 2024-11-08 14:09:51 by: Melinda King

    Every year, it seems like the holidays get here faster and faster! Once the end of summer rolls around, it’s a quick race to the end of the year. Even though the holidays are the most wonderful time of year, they can get hectic fast. And, if we aren’t careful, we can miss the true […] Continue reading My Guide to Planning for the Holidays (to Save Your ...

  • Posted 2024-11-07 18:05:00 by: Melinda King

    I was first introduced to castor oil as my due date approached with my first child. Like any mom, I was eager to meet my little one so I turned to the expansive wisdom that is Google to find ways to speed up my body’s natural process of going into labor. I found many folk remedies […] Continue reading How to Make & Use Castor Oil ...

  • Posted 2024-11-07 09:07:57 by: Melinda King

    I’ve been pregnant a time or six and had the wonderful thick hair that comes with it. Then comes the postpartum hair loss. For years I also dealt with hair loss from thyroid issues. These events prompted me to search for how to naturally promote hair growth and hair health. Some post-pregnancy shedding is hormonal […] Continue reading 6 Ways to Get Healthy ...

  • Posted 2024-11-05 10:18:17 by: Melinda King

    For most families the day after Thanksgiving can mean either a full day of Black Friday shopping or (what we do) a relaxing day without any cooking! Thanksgiving leftovers are delicious the first time, but less tempting the fourth meal in a row. This homemade leftover turkey soup recipe is the perfect way to reinvent […] Continue reading Easy Leftover Turkey ...

  • Posted 2024-11-01 13:00:00 by: Melinda King

    Not only do I rub mud on my face, but I brush my teeth with it and drink it too. Sounds crazy? I’m talking about bentonite clay! Bentonite clay is derived from volcanic ash and is often used for detoxifying the body. People first discovered it in Montmorillon, France, so it’s also called montmorillonite clay. […] Continue reading How To Do a Bentonite Clay ...