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Raising Healthy, Independent Kids Who Are Ready for College

Pin itNow that I am far removed from the diaper stage with my kids, we are rapidly approaching the “better think about college” phase. Apart from the obvious questions of where the kids may want to go to school and   Read More »

Slicing An Apple So It Won’t Brown

Pin itMy daughters love apples with peanut butter for lunch – it is one of the few protein sources I can get my ultra picky 9 year to eat at lunch time – but how do you keep the apple   Read More »

Preserve – The Toothbrush Made From Yogurt Cups

Pin itMy son loves his new toothbrush – and so do I – but the funniest thing was listening to him tell his Dad about how his cool new toothbrush is made from recycled yogurt cups. Yes, you heard right   Read More »

DIY Hot Water Bottle

Pin itNothing is more cozy than snuggling up with a hot water bottle on a cold night or when you are feeling under the weather. There is something so comforting about the heat! When we were in Ireland a few   Read More »

Acidophilus Stops Cold Sores in their Tracks

Pin itLet me state again, I am not a doctor or a health care professional and the following is just my personal experience. Every winter when the cold viruses start going around, I usually have at least one cold sore   Read More »

Treating Molluscum with Tea Tree Oil

Pin itIt has now been over 6 weeks since our last doctor’s visit. My daughter’s molluscum warts seem to be getting better and not one of them has become infected like before. We have been dealing with molluscum (a viral,   Read More »

Healthy Home – 3 Essential Ingredients for Cleaning Green

Pin itDid you know that three really inexpensive items can go a long way to keeping your house clean while being environmentally safe and non-toxic? Baking Soda Salt Vinegar Baking Soda Pick up a box of Arm & Hammer Baking   Read More »

My Emergency Travel Bag

Pin itI have a little red envelope bag that I received along with a make-up purchase years ago. I love the fact that it is red, but even more, I love that it has become our emergency kit. Everywhere we   Read More »