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Coconut Flour Zucchini Muffins

I have not posted in awhile… but this recipe was too good not to share!  I have been spending a lot of time researching and learning about health and nutrition, and making healthy food for my family.  I will post more about what I’ve learned later!
So… I’ve decided that coconut flour is my new favorite [...]

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4 Hours of Sleep, and Feeling Alright! Health Tip - Vitamin C Ascorbate Calibration

My daughter, Abigail, is teething.  If you have ever had a teething child… you know that it is no fun for the child, and no fun for the parents!  Generally a good night sleeper, last night Abigail was up for about 1 1/2 hours during the middle of the night.  This random act of teething [...]

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Recipe: Quick Banana Bread (Gluten Free - or Not!)

 
This banana bread is so good, and really quick and easy to make!  You can make it gluten free… or not!
Ingredients:

1 3/4 C. Gluten Free Flour Mix, or Regular Flour (I use Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Baking Flour Mix)
1 t. Baking Soda
1 t. Xantham Gum (Only use this if you are using a [...]

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Product Spotlight: Xylitol Can Reduce Cavaties and Increase Overall Oral Health

I had a conversation with a friend the other day about kids and cavities, and general oral health… or lack thereof!  Did you know that you can use Xylitol, a completely natural product, to reduce cavities and increase the overall health of your mouth?  Xylitol also has other great health benefits. 
For more info, check [...]

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Buffalo or Beef Slow Cooker Roast w/ Veggies

This is a new recipe that I came up with yesterday. It turned out great!
I purchased a buffalo chuck roast at our local natural foods store because it was a bit cheaper than the beef roast.  After doing a bit of research, I found that grass-fed buffalo is very good for you!  It tends [...]

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Recipe & Product Spotlight: Dip, Chips, and Margaritas!

I have to preface this recipe/ product spotlight with a little intro. My daughter has been under the weather for the last few days… and all moms know that you don’t get a whole heck of a lot done with a cranky, feeling bad baby. Yesterday I was at the end of my rope, so [...]

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Product Spotlight: Natural Ear Infection Prevention! Animal Parade Inner Ear Support

Ear infections, especially in children, are at an all time high. It is not uncommon for a child to have 3-4 or more ear infections before the age of two. Some children seem to be more pre-disposed to ear and sinus infections, which I know my daughter is. I’ll discuss other lifestyle habits, eating habits, the [...]

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BRAT

No… I have not resorted to calling my readers mean names…  BRAT is the diet that Abigail is on today.  After she downed her morning bottle, she promptly “upped” it, or vomited it, all over our living room carpet, and me.  She’s also been a little “loose in the diaper,” if you know what I [...]

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Product Spotlight: Soap! - Kiss My Face GermsAside Tea Tree Moisture Soap

I’ve chosen to spotlight the hand soap that we use at our house… Kiss My Face Moisture Soap, GermsAside Tea Tree.
I love this product because it is naturally anti-bacterial.  With a small child, and flu season, washing hands is the #1 way to prevent sickness.  According to the AMA and other organizations, commercial antibacterial soaps [...]

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Breakfast Egg Sandwich

This recipe might be a “duh,” but I wanted to include it anyway… because it’s so simple, and we love it!  This is a GREAT, easy breakfast if you are on the go.  When my husband is rushing out the door to go to work he can easily take one of these with him.  Portable [...]

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