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The decision to lose weight can be quite the dilemma. On one hand, I fully believe that losing weight is NOT the be all, end all of health. There are many factors that determine whether or not we are healthy. You can read about my thoughts on weight as it relates to health here….
What do picture when you think of peppermint? Candy canes and other Christmastime candies and desserts probably make the list. Well, just like the extract, peppermint essential oil is known for it’s smell that resembles those holiday treats. It has a refreshing and invigorating scent that is beloved by many. Along with it’s scent, peppermint…
Learning how to make herbal tinctures may seem daunting at first but really is a very simple process. Any aspiring herbalist should learn to make them as soon as possible as they are a valuable way to store and utilize various herbs and come in quite handy in the home apothecary. An herbal tincture is…
Yoga is one of my favorite ways to exercise. However, I remember when I first started and became frustrated at the annoyances and discomforts of being plus size and doing yoga. I understand just how daunting it can be to begin an exercise routine. Sometimes it’s not as simple as deciding to be more active….
Something a little ironic happened last night. I was watching one of my favorite TV shows on Hulu.com when up popped an ad for Children’s Motrin. The commercial of course promoted the idea that you should always have some of this medication on hand to be “prepared” to deal with basically any headache or fever…
Welcome to week 17 of your pregnancy! Your baby (and subsequently your belly) are in the middle of a large growth spurt. If you’ve been waiting to officially wear maternity clothes, you likely won’t be able to put it off any longer. You’re also likely to have your first big jump on the scale in…
A friend calls. They are on their way over in 30 minutes, but your house is a mess. What do you do? First, you take a deep breath. Then, you refer to your emergency quick-clean checklist! What is a quick-clean checklist, you ask? It’s a lifesaver, that’s what it is. What is an Emergency Quick-Clean…
In an ideal world, we’d all be able to find and afford organic produce at all times. Realistically, it’s not possible for everyone. I live in Nebraska, one of the farming centers of the United States, and it’s still difficult for me to find good quality organic produce, and when I do it is…
Headed on a road trip or a long car ride? My family recently took a road trip that was 10 hours round trip. I have 4 young boys, so I knew that I needed to prepare by having lots of things to keep them busy in the car. My research began on Pinterest where I…
With summer fruits and vegetables comes…. fruit flies. Ugh! But forget about buying those nasty looking commercial fruit fly traps. You can make your own fruit fly trap in minutes that is easy, natural, and super effective. All you need are a few common household ingredients. Chances are you that you already have these on hand, but if not, they are available at any supermarket.