Real Food

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How To: One Pot Gardening

This is one of our favorite Spring activities.  We have a small garden in our backyard, but our boys still love making one pot mini gardens. We plant them and give them to friends and neighbors as … [Read More...]

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Why You Should Care About the “Monsanto Protection Act” – A Must Read!

There's a lot to "The Monsanto Protection Act", but even if you don't feel it's important enough to dig into and understand in full detail, there is one simple fact that should motivate you to DEMAND … [Read More...]

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Holistic Health

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Natural Allergy Remedy

I originally posted this as an Instagram and got a lot of questions in response.  I thought I'd write a post to hit the highlights on our natural allergy treatment and why we're loving it. Here … [Read More...]

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Treating Strep w/ Essential Oils

It started on Christmas Eve, with a house full of family. Red rimmed, droopy eyes, grumpy attitude, a nagging cough and then the fever. After several hours in a germ fog at the Vanderbilt walk-in … [Read More...]

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Green Cleaning

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Kitchen Essentials: A Good Dishwasher

I'm finding that a well stocked kitchen is just as important to healthy eating as a well stocked fridge or pantry.  With the right tools, I save time and money cooking at home.  Today, I'm focusing … [Read More...]

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SoapBerries: Natural Cleaning Products That Works

After your enthusiasm for the tips on naturally cleaning your bathroom with vinegar, baking soda and lemon I think you guys are gonna LOVE this post!  I'll start with a confession.  I was super … [Read More...]

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Fitness

Father’s Day 5K – A gift that gives back

Now that Mother's Day is behind us (sad face), it's time to start thinking about Father's Day. At our house, we've decided to do something non-traditional this year. Instead of buying something my … [Read More...]

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All-Natural Sports Drink (Better than Gatorade)

I love this homemade sports-drink recipe. It's not something I make often because I rarely workout for more than an hour a day so water is sufficient to keep me hydrated. But this weekend is unique. … [Read More...]

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