Toxic Free Living and Natural Alternatives for Life
Trying to get out kids unplugged and outside We know that allowing our children to have too much screen time is robbing them of precious time moving their bodies yet it’s so easy to fall into a habit of not monitoring. Even worse, we try to track screen time, but it turns into World War …
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Monitoring kids time online without wasting your own Safeguarding my kids against the internet has not always been easy. Originally, we relied on advice such as “locate all the computers in a community space in the home” instead of bedrooms. Keeping computers in high traffic areas is not a guarantee that children will not accidentally …
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Good Sleep Hygiene for kids is extremely important for us Moms who actually want some downtime or just to catch some Z’s ourselves! During the Sleep Challenge we have focused mostly on adults, but sleep is of utmost importance for healthy kids! Moms know that bedtime can be troublesome for children (and their parents) so …
The Yin and Yang Bowl Recipe was created because Harmon and I have been spending more time in the kitchen recently. Lately, we have been coming up with interesting and tasty “bowl” recipes. We decided the Yin and Yang Bowl had turned out so tasty we decided to share it with you! Harmon is learning kitchen …
Explaining fatigue in a way my kids can understand was important to me because I wanted them to understand what they could do to help and also, to remind me to make good choices where I spend my energy. After my most recent and worst episode of total exhaustion I was trying to eliminate the things …
Nothing beats the smell of banana bread baking in the oven. I really like to fill my home with the smell of baked goods even if I’m baking for my kids only! I’m sharing this recipe for my sister in law Noelle 🙂 love ya’ sis
Best Ever Banana Bread – Perfect for Back to SchoolRead More
Teach your children well I woke up to find this message taped to my coffee pot. My 17-year-old daughter prepared it for me the night before. I feel blessed. She knows how much I enjoy my quiet time (the hour before everyone else wakes up when I read my Bible and drink my coffee). So she …
Dental Sealants are a thin, plastic coating painted on the molars which are intended to act like armor for teeth but are they necessary? The dentist approved by my insurance plan wants to seal my children’s teeth because as they say, “they have deep grooves” where apparently cavities could potentially form in the future. I clarify …
If your life is getting kinda hectic, why not take a break and soothe your chaotic mind with a nature walk? Nature walks are not only for homeschoolers, anyone can enjoy a good nature walk. These can be done after school or during spring break! When I was growing up, I took nature walks all …
Have you had your flu shot? I have not. I never have and I never plan to. I actually stopped going to one popular drugstore chain for any reason (and the only reason I went there in the first place was to print photos) because they offer bonuses to their cashiers for meeting the quota …
Reduce Your Cold and Flu Recovery Time by More Than 50%Read More
Misophonia – literally “hatred of sound”, was proposed in 2000 as a condition in which negative emotions, thoughts, and physical reactions are triggered by specific sounds. It is also called “select sound sensitivity syndrome” and “sound-rage“. The hatred of sounds is not always diagnosed as Misophonia but many people suffer from a mild form of it …
Bedroom Cleaning for Teens Teaching your teen to keep their room cleaner is easier if you break it down into simple steps Every Morning: Make up the bed (just pulling up the covers is better than nothing) but it truly is easier to start making your bed while you are still in it. Just sit …
When is the last time you sat down to dinner together with your entire family? There are surprising benefits to making Family Meals a priority. I know, last night you had ball practice and tonight is the piano recital, tomorrow is the office meeting after work. You may be thinking, “I’m too busy to prepare …
Creating a bedtime routine to improve sleep and maintain superior health is not as hard as you think. This is what has worked for our family with my six children who have all gone to bed without a problem over the past 23 years. Sleep is one of the most important aspects of health. Helping your …
Why do so many parents, teachers and coaches REWARD children with treats and candy? Because it works! Want a kid to behave himself, bribe him with sweets, but what message is this sending our children? First of all, rewards can be overused. This has happened to me with my own six children. You set up a …
In need of lunch box inspiration to get you started packing a healthy lunch for you and your family? I hear you, now you are motivated to pack your child’s lunch but you are wondering, what do I pack in the lunch box? Are your children growing tired of peanut butter and jelly, doritos and a snack cake? Now, …
Teach your kids how to read labels so they will make better choices now and in the future. Step Eleven: Reading food labels will make it much easier for children make good food choices by comparing ingredients and finding the foods that have a higher nutritional value. When I first began my research on eating healthier back in …
The first child-birth I went through, I knew absolutely nothing. Everything was new. I was young; I wasn’t aware I had choices (the internet wasn’t in every home!) By the time my 4th child was born, my births happened quickly and easily (less than 1 hour from the first contraction.) Because of the ease of which …
