Category Archives: Children and Family

The 3 Secrets to Getting Your Spouse On-Board with Real Food (and other crazy ideas)

Husbands and wives don't always see eye to eye (on a lot of things, actually),[...]

How Massage Can Revolutionize Your Marriage

Massage can be a powerful tool in a marriage, both for healing and for taking[...]

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Squeezable Homemade Children’s Toothpaste

Make a squeezable homemade toothpaste that's safe for kids (and in flavors they love) with[...]

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Safety First: Three Lessons To Help Your Kids Become Strong, Safe Swimmers

Teaching your kids how to swim is not only a FUN activity, but an essential[...]

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DIY Yellow Cake Mix

Make your own DIY cake mix and avoid the heavy load of preservatives found in[...]

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Why We Taught Our Kids to Lose (and why you should too)

When you have an amazing child, it's natural to want them to win every time.[...]

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25 Days of Service Advent Calendar

When we published our list of service projects for kids and DIY Advent calendar tutorial,[...]

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Valentine’s Heart Strings Tree

This year, do something meaningful with your kiddos for Valentine's Day! This simple, delightful activity[...]

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The Perfect Christmas Tree

What makes a Christmas tree perfect? In my mind, it's all about its purpose -[...]

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Homemade Mulling Spices

There's just something about scent. It's amazing how scent and memory are so absolutely interlocked.[...]

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31+ Non-Toy Gift Ideas for Children

Incite wonder, provoke discovery, fuel passion, and nurture creativity with your gifts, whether it's Christmas,[...]

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3 Holiday Dips for Kids of All Ages

These SWEET chickpea-based dips (aka "hummus") will not only provide excellent protein and minerals, but[...]

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Pumpkin Pie Panna Cotta: The Elegant, 5-Minute, No-Bake Thanksgiving Dessert

Pumpkin Pie Panna Cotta celebrates the popular Thanksgiving dessert without having to bake it. It[...]

Rustic Honey Caramel Apples

There are certain flavors that just sing of autumn. Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, pumpkin, apple cider,[...]

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10 Easy Ways to Pack More Fermented Foods in Your Child’s Lunch

Whether you’re packing a lunch to go or preparing lunch to eat at home, midday[...]

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Homemade Fruit-on-the-Bottom Yogurt Cups

These homemade fruit on the bottom yogurt cups are simple, frugal, healthy, eco-friendly, customizable, and[...]

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Creamy Peanut Stir-Fry Sauce

Spoon this luxurious peanut sauce over rice or your favorite sautéed vegetables. It's quick and[...]

Bare Belly Natural Sunscreen: A True Alternative to Conventional Sunscreen

Bare Belly Organics has raised the bar by offering truly natural sunscreen and other skincare[...]

Easy 5-Minute Homemade Pudding Cups

These quick homemade pudding cups make a nourishing, HEALTHY substitute for store-bought pudding cups that[...]

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Real Food Makeover: Pigs in a Blanket

Last month, I asked our newsletter subscribers to send me recipes they wished they could[...]

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DIY Rainbow Loom

Two simple supplies make a quick, easy, extremely cheap DIY Rainbow Loom! Put your elastics[...]

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Why Mother’s Day is for the birds

Mother's Day is about cherishing our mothers for who they really are - imperfections and[...]

How to Strip Cloth Diapers

If you've ever looked for information in order to troubleshoot a problem you're having with[...]

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Caramelized Apple Slow Cooker Oatmeal

Caramelized Apple Slow Cooker Oatmeal is a delicious way to have a nourishing meal ready[...]

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