I have a new love. It’s sparkling mineral water. I never much drank soda pop growing up. I became a huge fan of it while I was a teen and into my early adult years but I never had it too frequently since I couldn’t shake the fact that I knew it was horrible for…
When Did Being a Loving Mom Make You Less of a Person? (A Open Letter to Kathie Lee Gifford)
The natural living world has been outraged like none other the past few days. You see my friend Jacquelyn Byers of LittleOwlCrunchyMomma was publicly humiliated by a woman I once admired. It all started with a simple article on why she stopped washing her hair with shampoo. It went almost unnoticed for 2 years until The Huffington…
Lacto-femented Sparkling Apple Cider
Nothing says the holidays like a glass of sparkling apple cider. It’s the favorite of kids and many adults for Thanksgiving, Christmas, weddings and toasting in the New Year. You would not belive how easy it is to make your own sparkling apple cider that is full of millions of healthy bacteria, enzymes and probiotics!…
Loaded Pumpkin Oatmeal Bake {A Nourishing Progessive Dinner for the Holidays}
The holidays are just around the corner! If you are anything like me you’ve been planning for the past month or two but maybe you’re not and you would like a little inspiration. Making dishes that are delicious while also being nourishing and frugal can be a challenge especially if you are new to cooking…
Peppermint Hot Cocoa {with Vegan Options}
Today is our first real day of winter chill. It’s finally cold enough to bundle up when going out. It also makes is cold enough to wear layers indoor. We are drinking lots of hot drinks to stay warm. Since I was little I have loved all things peppermint. When chocolate and peppermint are combined…