Category Archives: Editor’s Picks

This soothing After Sun Spray is designed to cool, heal, and bring relief after a day in the sun. Give yourself some welcome relief when your skin feel tired after a long day!
After Sun Spray

Summer is a delightful time for enjoying the outdoors, but it's all too easy to[...]

22
Jun
Corn dogs have gotten a bad rap - trans fats, poor quality meats, you name it. But they don't have to be that way! They're delicious and meet all your nutritional and ethical criteria when you make them at home. (My sister prefers making them with veggie dogs, but my favorite is free range sustainable beef. What's yours?)
Homemade Corn Dogs

Corn dogs are typically junk food (even though they taste SO good!). So make them[...]

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17
Jun
Father's Day Gift Idea: Make a sweet keepsake book about Dad!
Father’s Day Gift Idea: Make Your Own Book About Dad

Want a heart-felt gift (or a last minute one!) for Father's Day this year? Make[...]

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13
Jun
Are you giving your children the right amount of medicine? Too little won't reap benefits and too much can be harmful, so use our handy formulas to give the right amount every time!
How to Know If You’re Dosing Your Child Correctly with Herbal Tinctures

Are you giving your children the right amount of medicine or tincture? Use these simple[...]

29
Sep
As parents, it's essential to be intentional and mindful when it comes to our children's health. Essential oils can EASILY be misused, so print this 1-page essential oil safety chart and hang it where you can reference it easily!
The PRINTABLE Guide to How to Use Essential Oils Safely

Essential oils are a huge gift for those of us who want to treat and[...]

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11
Sep
Healthy homemade lunchables make lunch packing SIMPLE, whether you or your child is doing the packing! There's also a TON of printable info in this post to help your kids be able to pack their own healthy lunch, including a handy-dandy printable. (I hang mine on the inside of the lunch supplies cupboard.) :)
How to Teach Your Child to Pack Their Own Healthy Lunch + Healthy Homemade Lunchables

Making healthy homemade lunchables is super-simple and keeps lunch packing from being a chore. With[...]

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17
Aug
Homemade Vitamin C Powder - a potent, super-de-duper easy DIY supplement
Homemade Vitamin C Powder

Make your own all-natural, homemade Vitamin C powder to save money, get twice the Vitamin[...]

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29
Jul
S'mores made from all real food ingredients - finally, a treat you can feel good about!
Real Food S’mores

It's camping season and the season to linger long into the evening with friends around[...]

12
Jul
Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar

Making homemade apple cider vinegar is SUPER simple - it just takes a few apple[...]

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04
May
Valentine Heart Strings Tree - an simple, thoughtful activity to do with your kiddos for Valentine's Day!
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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09
Feb
THE BEST (and I don't say that lightly) Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix with Homemade Mini-Marshmallows to boot :)
DIY Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix + Homemade Mini-Marshmallows

This smooth and creamy homemade hot chocolate mix uses simple, real food ingredients. Take it[...]

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13
Dec
Swedish Meatballs: simple decadence at its best!
Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberry Sauce

Classic Swedish Meatballs are comfort food at its very best, especially in the festive winter[...]

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09
Dec
An essential list of fun, delightful gifts for children that AREN'T toys!
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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20
Nov
Slow Cooker Stuffing for Thanksgiving (or anytime!)
Thanksgiving Stuffing in the Slow Cooker

Free up your oven for other Thanksgiving dishes by making your stuffing in the slow[...]

23 comments

18
Nov
EASY Ways to Pack a Healthier School Lunch!
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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24
Sep
Perfect Homemade Granola Bars with a peanut butter version | NourishingJoy.com
Perfect Homemade Granola Bars

These homemade granola bars can be customized to nearly anyone's favorite flavor and texture, due[...]

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06
Jun
Homemade Cheerios

Homemade Cheerios are healthier than the commercial version and easy to make! This informative article[...]

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31
Jan
The Fake Food You Don’t Know You’re Eating (Part 1)

Fake food lurks around every corner and most of the time we don't even realize[...]

07
Jan
How much does your family eat in a week? One family’s story…

This family took a family portrait surrounded by the foods they eat in a week,[...]

21
Nov
Making your own homemade food coloring is easier than you think!
Homemade Food Coloring: How to Make Natural Food Dyes

Avoid the toxins of conventional food dyes by using natural food dyes you can easily[...]

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07
Sep
10 Reasons Clay Should Be in Every Mama’s Cupboard

Clay is an excellent, nourishing addition to both your natural medicine cabinet and your kitchen[...]

4 comments

27
Aug
Raising Global Citizens: A Father’s Reflections

A father reflects on raising children who are connected to family and community and who[...]

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08
Aug