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Do You Really Need to Buy Organic?

The quality of the foods you eat counts just as much as the quantity. Low quality foods are not just what you normally think – highly processed, refined carbs and sugars. Fruits and vegetables can also be low quality, but do you really need to buy organic?

5 Healthy Habits Everyone Should Have

“Getting healthy” can mean a lot of different things, but there are some basic categories that I think you should focus on. These are what I believe are the 5 healthy habits everyone should have.

3 Dangerous Household Chemicals That Could be Harming Your Family

Most moms I know are looking to just make it through each day while keeping their children safe, well fed and from spending way too much time on electronics (or fighting over them). We try to buy the right food and household products, but have very little time to actually research all the minute chemicals…

Productivity Tips for Busy Moms

Being a busy mom can make it hard to get everything done. You may often feel overwhelmed and ready to throw in the towel. However, there are ways to get more done. Whether you make a color coded to-do list or use a planner, you can get everything done. Here are just a few of…

Benefits of Cooking with Cast Iron

Cast iron cookware has been used for thousands of years. Chances are you may even have pieces of cast iron cookware that your grandmother owned. If it’s just setting in your cabinet collecting dust, get it out and use it. There are so many benefits of cooking with cast iron. Whether it’s the non-stick surface…

Benefits of Salt Lamps

Chances are you’ve seen salt lamps and thought they were pretty. Salt lamps are gorgeous and add a beautiful light to your room. However, the benefits don’t end there. Salt lamps are extremely good for your health. Whether it’s the fact that they purify the air around you or improve your mental health, the benefits…

Ways to Stay Healthy During the Holidays

Cakes, cookies, fudge…it’s easy to see how the holidays can lead to a few extra pounds – also sugar lowers your immunity and is part of the reason people get sick around the holidays. It doesn’t have to be this way. You also don’t have to let the stress get to you or do things…

What If It’s Cancer?

Back in Feb 2016, I had some serious abdominal pain. I powered through it, but it kind of lingered and I got worried. I went to an internist who said “it’s just acid reflux.” I didn’t feel that was right so I went to another doctor. He sent me for tests. I had an ultrasound…

Natural Pet Care Tips

We strive to take care of ourselves naturally, but what about our pets? Don’t you want what’s best for them? There are so many ways you can take care of your pets naturally. Whether you prevent fleas naturally or cure an upset tummy, you can use these natural pet care tips to ensure better health…

What You Need to Know About Hand Sanitizers

It seems like everywhere you go there’s a jug of hand sanitizer sitting out. Have we become obsessed with cleaning our hands? We all know that washing our hands can get rid of germs that might make us sick, but could hand sanitizers be doing more damage than good? Let’s take a closer look at…