Book Review: Gentle Babies, by Debra Raybern

This week, I re-read Gentle Babies, by Debra Raybern.  I actually reference this book at least once a week as it has a lot of information about Essential Oils uses and remedies for pregnancy, childbirth, infants and young children.  It’s a very handy guide to have if you use essential oils as part of your […]

Non-Toxic Cleaning…

So….Wednesdays are cleaning days.  Mostly.  I’ve struck somewhat of a balance with family, work, and home that has me doing laundry every day except Wednesdays.  And that’s why I don’t mind cleaning on Wednesdays – BECAUSE THERE’S NO LAUNDRY. I was especially looking forward to cleaning today because my amazing mess of a middle child, […]

tuesday tea & tally – AND a recipe!

Hi, beauty! My herbal tea pick of the week is one of my favorites of all time.  Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice is one I drink almost every day.  It smells and tastes amazing – and, it’s one of those that you would never need any sweetener in because it’s perfect just as it is.  It’s […]

My favorite podcast this week

Hi, friends! I listen to a lot of podcasts!  My big sister got me started on them, and now I listen  to them all the time.  One of the reasons I like them so much is because they deliver fresh information on any topic that I can listen to when I am cooking or folding […]

Friday Fun AND Meal Planning!

Meal planning…daunting, isn’t it? Well, maybe sometimes – especially if you’re in the midst of changing your family’s diet.  But, in the next few weeks I will be sharing some of my meal planning and prep strategies that have worked with my crazy awesome family of 5, and how I’m dealing with a 5-year old, […]

My favorite tea this week!

Herbal Tea…yumm!  It’s a zero calorie relaxing treat any time of day!  I drink alot of herbal tea each day but the one I’ve enjoyed the most this week is Numi Gratitude blend.  It’s a very earthy tea with a bit of sweetness/licorice flavor in it.  I take it unsweetened but I bet it would […]

What We’re Cooking This Week!

Happy Monday!  We are coming off a busy, energy- filled weekend and my husband is SICK!!!!  The rest of us are hosed down with Thieves and taking our elderberry syrup and probiotic, we are feeling good so far, but I haven’t had much energy in the kitchen.   Robert has such a busy schedule during […]