We all want a fresh-smelling home without toxins. But how?!? During the winter months, our homes often began to get a stale smell. And if all the ads are to be believed, now is when you need to run out and grab an air freshener stat! What advertisers DON’T tell you is that their fancy “smell-good” products are filled with fragrances that are anything but safe and natural. The fragrances release VOCs (volatile organic compounds) which are linked to various […]
Stop the Stomach Flu (even when one Family Member is already sick)
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*Note: I am not a doctor and do not offer medical advice. Below I’m simply sharing information I found helpful and useful to myself and our family. What you do with this information is your responsibility. A couple of years ago Jason came home from work sick. I sent him straight to bed and shut the door, hoping that our boys and I would escape the stomach bug. I was trying to be optimistic. However, Jason and I easily get […]
Secret to Grandma’s Chicken Soup
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Chicken soup has long been touted as Grandma’s “cure-all” for sicknesses. Thing is, as a kid I was never impressed with the taste and the health benefits seemed nonexistent. A few years ago, I finally learned the secret to grandma’s chicken soup! Food for thought: When our grandmas were little girls, their mamas would make chicken soup with a whole chicken, bones and all. This broth would not only be delicious, it was also very nutrient dense. When I was a child, chicken […]
Healthy Living Resolutions Made Simple! + Linkup
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Did you make New Years resolutions this year? Are you discouraged and stuck already? Change is always hard, and trying to change without the right tools is even harder. Today I want to give you some tools for healthy living resolutions made simple! Do your goals for 2017 include getting healthy, learning to grow and preserve your own foods, or learning how to create and use your own natural remedies? If so, I have something you are going to want! […]
Start the New Year with a Green Slate! – Air Freshener Recipe
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After the holidays, late hours, junk food or just too much food, many of us see a new year as a time to start over. A clean slate so to say. Now, how would you like to start the New Year with a green slate? Once again, Grove.co is offering great deals and free products to new customers! I love shopping at Grove (seriously, you’ve probably even read about it here more than once) and how easy it is to […]
Nontoxic Pillow and Lounger – Brentwood Home Giveaway!
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Disclaimer: Brentwood Home provided me with the nontoxic pillow and lounger found in the Kids Bundle free in exchange for a fair and honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. For us, buying a new mattress or pillows has two HUGE drawbacks. Number one being the cost, and number two being the fact that most mattresses contain toxic glues and adhesives, along with fire retardants and more. Offgassing of these chemicals is a huge concern to me. Our […]
Our Experience with CHM – A Christian Sharing Insurance
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Last year I a couple different Christian Sharing companies to use as insurance and shared how we chose Christian Healthcare Ministries. Now I want to share our experience with CHM after having a baby. Basically I’m going to give you a review of Christian Healthcare Ministries and how they helped us cover the cost of giving birth in the U.S. (not a cheap thing by any means!) But first; a quick review of the maternity benefits on 3 different cost sharing levels offered […]
Creamy Oyster Soup Recipe
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When sharing my shopping list for Aldi, I mentioned making oyster soup and a reader asked if I had a recipe. I do! Here is my Creamy Oyster Soup recipe you and your family’s enjoyment. My recipe really only serves two. I make it for the toddler and I at lunch. There’s just enough left over for a small bowlful to enjoy later. Chop your veggies small so they cook through faster, and you may omit the potato if you like, […]
Homemade Eggnog Recipe – Egg Yolk Benefits
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I’ve been told that eggnog is only good around the holidays. In my opinion that’s just not true! I love eggnog all year round so today I’m sharing my homemade eggnog recipe. Rich, creamy milk, egg yolks, vanilla, maple syrup and a few spices make this delectable drink something to crave. My toddler will chug a glass of it faster than anything else too. I promise. Once you try my homemade eggnog you won’t ever want that stuff sold in […]
Useful Lawns – Don’t Spray Your Yard!
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It’s spring! The grass is green and growing and that means the weeds are too. I know it may be tempting and those yellow flowers annoying, don’t spray your yard! Grow useful lawns and learn to appreciate humble weeds. Around here, we like useful lawns. Others can have their posh green carpeting that the kids cannot play on for several nights each month due to chemical sprays. We have a pretty green yard that’s dotted with yellow and white flowers, […]
Chemical Free Cleaning – No Need to DIY!
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A simple search on Pinterest will give you a ton of diy tips for chemical free cleaning. But what if you don’t have time to make diy cleaning stuff? If you don’t have time to diy your own cleaning stuff, or if you’ve realized that diy cleaning hacks don’t always work, you’re probably in the same boat as I was. Stuck buying natural cleaning stuff every month or so. Then a friend invited me to a Norwex party. Now I […]
Vitamin C Gummy Recipe for Kids & Toddlers
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This post- Vitamin C Gummy Recipe has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MeAndMyTea #CollectiveBias One thing Jason and I have always reached for at the first sign of a cold is VitC. As an immune booster it’s one of our go-tos every-time. Last winter Kolton still received most of his nutrients through my milk so I counted my VitC dosage for him too. Now he’s a toddler and needs his own VitC. But yipes! […]
Staying Healthy through the Holidays
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I am no Grinch, I love the movie, and love the holidays but often worry about staying healthy through the holidays. Last year a nasty stomach bug managed to catch us and it definitely took away from enjoying family time. Obviously, some things cannot be helped, but just taking simple steps through the holiday season will result in a stronger immune system and a healthier body overall. Simple Tips for Staying Healthy through the Holidays: #1. Support your immune […]
Cholestasis of Pregnancy Will NOT Control Me +Linkup
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Long time readers will remember how my plans for a homebirth with my first child were interrupted by a necessary induction due to a diagnosis of Cholestasis (ICP). Saddened by the loss of my “ideal birth” and scared for the safety of my baby, not to mention the unbearable itching that is a symptom of cholestasis; I wondered if I should ever get pregnant again. (ICP has a 70% recurrence chance) We wanted more babies though and now, a year after my first […]
Mocha Gummy Bears Recipe with Herbal Coffee!!!
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With my first pregnancy I craved gummy bears. But after I ate them I felt sooo sick. Most likely I was craving the gelatin, since I would also pig out on jello. This time around gummies are already sounding good again. But I didn’t want to eat them and feel sick, so I started looking for gummy bear recipes. Before I tried any of them, something landed in my inbox and I knew it was perfect. A Mocha Gummy Bears recipe in […]
I Don’t Have Time to Cook from Scratch
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“I want to eat healthy, but I don’t have time to cook from scratch”. Do you find yourself saying that often? Do you look at the clock and realize once again the only thing you have time for is a freezer pizza or some other heat and serve food? I’ve definitely been there. I used to work until 5:30 – 6:00 4 nights a week and then had a 15 min drive home. Eating real, healthy foods cooked from scratch seemed important, […]
Is Certified Organic Really the Best?
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In America we are truly blessed. Today’s grocery stores offer a huge selection to choose from. We can choose from junk filled products that make our taste buds tingle, products that are non GMO certified, products that are USDA Certified organic and just about everything else in between. USDA Certified Organic has a big draw to families who wish to eat healthy. (The downside of course is the price). With all these choices, many are scratching their heads and asking, Is Certified […]
Food is Our Medicine – Eating for Health
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With winter approaching, many people are talking about getting flu shots or stocking up in cough syrup and other stuff. But for us? Food is Our Medicine. Disclaimer: I am not a Dr. nor am I qualified in any way to give medical advice. The following is what we do to help stay healthy. Please remember that you are in charge of your own health, and A Proverbs 31 Wife is not liable for your choices. We do not regularly avoid […]
Tooth Powder Recipe ~ Rethinking How You Brush
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Have you been rethinking how you brush? Are you looking for a natural tooth powder or tooth past you can use that will kill germs and possibly help remineralize your teeth? Try this tooth powder recipe and see what you think! Over the years my tooth brushing habits have changed a lot. Like every other American child, I brushed with Fluoride toothpaste, flossed and was taken to the dentist for regular cleanings. Yet I still had cavities in my baby teeth. I […]
Fruits and Veggies are Great for Our Health
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Fruits and Veggies are Great for Our Health! It is no secret that fruits and veggies are great for our health. But do you really know how important they are? Do you know all the great benefits they have for you just by eating the right amounts daily? Today I am going to share with you some great tips on the benefits of fruits and veggies and how easy it is to incorporate them into your daily diet. (I am […]
