Although my family doesn't generally take any supplements or vitamins, there is one supplement we take regularly during cold and flu...

My family embarked on a month-long Sugar Fast from late October up until the Thanksgiving holiday. The main goal of our Sugar Fast was...

As cold and flu season arrives, there are a few homeopathic remedies that are crucial to have on-hand. When used properly, these remedies...

Since my family is on a Sugar Fast, I'm developing recipes for baked goods that have no added sweeteners. This recipe for Einkorn Banana...

My kids love Halloween: pumpkin carving, costumes, and trick-or-treating. Over the years, we've used the following methods to make sure...

I've noticed lately that my family has been eating more sweets over time. Nothing totally out of control or obsessive, but nonetheless...

Since my husband still feels better when he avoids eating grains, I've developed a new grain-free sandwich bread recipe. My previous...

I've written previously about the number one tip for optimizing breastmilk production. However, when that doesn't work, there are...

If I could recommend just one daily routine for families, it would be Quiet Time. Being able to stay home with our kids is a true...

Nuts can be part of a healthy diet, but they do require some preparation in order to optimize their nutrition. All nuts contain phytic...

My eldest child had colic when she was a baby. She would cry for hours every day, and it seemed like nothing we could do would help. If...

Like many others, both of my kids started whining when they were toddlers. It always bothered me when they whined. I tried the usual "ask...

Nutrition is a cornerstone of health. Processed and unnatural foods wreak havoc on the body, whereas real foods support true health. But...

Why Avoid Storebought Face Moisturizers? Most storebought face moisturizers contain ingredients I'd rather not apply to my skin....

Skin is not an impenetrable barrier. Chemicals in contact with your skin can be absorbed into your body. For instance, studies have shown...

In our modern society, whenever education is the subject, we always want to talk about the kids. We care about them, and we know their...

You can't teach what you don't know. You can't share what you don't have. -Rachel DeMille As parents, we want so badly to get it "right"....

Ever have one of those days when life just feels harder than usual? When tempers are running high, and children are melting down, and the...

A few years ago, I banished snacking. No more snacks, ever! Well, not quite... But I was tired of having my kids sometimes eat poorly...

White Rice vs. Brown Rice When my family first switched to eating a nutrient-dense diet back in 2005, we ate grains that had been...