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Sodium used to be something I barely thought about. Like many women trying to “do all the right things,” I ate whole foods, drank plenty of water, and avoided “bad” foods. On paper, it looked like a perfect routine. However, I was still having symptoms like low energy and sluggish digestion. It wasn’t until I […] Continue reading Why Getting Enough Salt is Critical For Health...
As a mom of seven and wellness advocate, I’ve had plenty of experience with pregnancy exercise. And while every pregnancy is a little different, staying fit during pregnancy is a good way to have an easier pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Here’s what I’ve done for my births and what the experts have to say. Pregnancy […] Continue reading Pregnancy Exercises For a Fit Pregnancy...
Summer is a time where fresh, seasonal veggies are abundant at the farmer’s market and in the garden. My kids have no problem eating their veggies, but our family enjoys them so much more with a good dip. This dill pickle dip is creamy, tangy, and everything you’d want in a dip. You might have […] Continue reading Dill Pickle Dip Recipe (With Clean Ingredients)...
If there’s one skincare step I misunderstood for years, it was exfoliation. I thought it meant scrubbing my face until it felt “clean.” And then I’d skip it entirely because I worried about the irritation. After digging into the research behind how to exfoliate your face, I realized it’s more about supporting the skin’s natural […] Continue reading How to Naturally Exfoliate Your Face...
I regularly make homemade mayo and I’ll often make different flavors, like sriracha or mayo with adobo seasoning. I use so much adobo seasoning that I started making it in bulk at home. It’s delicious on everything from meats to veggies to dips. What is Adobo Seasoning? Adobo seasoning is a mixture of garlic, oregano, […] Continue reading Adobo Seasoning Recipe...
I’ve had the privilege of interviewing and meeting a lot of amazing health experts over the years. Not a single one has ever said that sleep isn’t important. Something as simple (and common) as night lights though are enough to sabotage sleep. I noticed a big difference once I overhauled my sleep environment and I’ve […] Continue reading The Problem With Night Lights (and Better Solutions)...
As Mother’s Day approaches, I’ve gotten several requests for gift ideas for Mom. Sometimes regular chocolate doesn’t cut it anymore! I’ve compiled a list of some things I’d want to get myself or gift my own mom. These are items I’ve personally tried and love using. Feel free to add your favorites in the comments! […] Continue reading 2026 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas For Mom (She Will Use and Love!)...
You’d think that with lots of kids that mornings would be complete chaos around here. However, I’ve learned that taking a moment to slow down and plan ahead really reduces the chaos. I’ve got plenty of quick breakfasts and snacks in my back pocket, and this chocolate chia pudding is the newest one. It has […] Continue reading Creamy Chocolate Chia Pudding...
For years I exercised daily, did plenty of cardio, and restricted my calories to the point I was way undereating. Yet the stubborn weight still held on, my thyroid wasn’t functioning well, and my lab numbers weren’t where I wanted them. If you’d told me then that the answer wasn’t a stricter diet or more […] Continue reading How to Get Out of Fight or Flight...
Oh, seasonal allergies. They truly can make life miserable. The good news is, there are things we can do! Many unnecessarily suffer from seasonal allergies when a few simple natural remedies can offer allergy relief, even without medicine. According to the CDC, over 30% of the population deals with some kind of allergy. And over […] Continue reading Powerful Natural Remedies for Seasonal Allergies...
The weather has (mostly) warmed up around here, which means cold brew coffee, more salads, and the ever popular popsicles are on the menu. Popsicles are a great way to include some extra nutrition that even kids will love. These golden milk mango popsicles do just that. They feature creamy coconut milk, flavorful mango, and […] Continue reading Golden Milk Mango Popsicles With Coconut...
I spent years doing everything right for sleep. Taking magnesium, no screens, cool bedroom, and still waking at 3 am wondering what I was missing. It wasn’t until I started obsessing over my outdoor light exposure and the wavelengths coming out of my home lighting that things actually shifted. In fact, this is one of […] Continue reading The Exact Lighting I Use at Home to Sleep Better (Amber Light Bulb Guide)...
Every spring one of the things I look forward to most is getting back in the garden and yard. Living in a warmer climate I’m able to do a lot outside, but there are certain tasks that need done in the spring. Here’s what’s on my garden to-do list this spring to prep everything for […] Continue reading Spring Garden Checklist For An Easier Garden Season...
Carrots are one of our favorite vegetables and I’ll often make recipes like carrot coulis, carrot salad, or roasted carrots. This homemade carrot cake is another way to enjoy all that carrots have to offer. It’s simple to make, moist, and full of delicious flavors. Years ago I came up with a grain and gluten-free […] Continue reading Brown Butter Carrot Cake With Honey Cream Cheese Frosting...
Sometimes the most meaningful shifts in health don’t begin with a new supplement or a perfect diet. One of my most profound changes didn’t start in the kitchen or the gym at all. I realized that how I was showing up in my relationships, parenting, and even my work at Wellness Mama was sometimes doing […] Continue reading Why I’m Stepping Off the Drama Triangle...
Once upon a time I created a hyaluronic acid serum in my kitchen, then later made a niacinamide moisturizer. I’m a big fan of DIY kitchen concoctions (as you can tell by now!). One of the most asked questions I got on those recipes was how to combine the two active ingredients. This HA and […] Continue reading Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide Moisturizer...
I’ve had a garden for many years now and every Spring I look forward to getting my hands back in the dirt! One of the easy vegetables you’ll often find growing in my backyard are cucumbers. They’re the perfect, refreshing side dish on warmer days, especially when they’re in this Asian cucumber salad. Veggies don’t […] Continue reading Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe...
Hormones are one of those topics that eventually find their way into almost every conversation about women’s health. At some point, many women begin to notice subtle changes. Trouble sleeping, unpredictable moods, and inconsistent cycles. Naturally, questions follow. Is this perimenopause? Is something wrong? Should I consider hormone replacement therapy? It’s a topic I get […] Continue reading My Take on Hormone Replacement Therapy (and What I’ll Do)...
Years ago our whole family started taking Jujutsu for a season. We all enjoyed it, but the rolls, throws and climbing definitely came more easily to the kids! Any activity that involves wooden swords and rolling will inevitably create some bumps and bruises along the way. After one class that left us particularly sore, the […] Continue reading Dit Da Jow Muscle Liniment (Great For Pain!)...
I’m never without homemade herbes de Provence in our kitchen. Abundant in the south of France, this spice mix really speaks to my love of French cooking. I use it in just about anything I can! My mom’s French heritage was a big influence growing up, and because of her, I will always have a […] Continue reading How to Make Herbes de Provence at Home (Recipe)...
I’ve written many times about how I clean my house with natural cleaners. Now to check off something that’s been on my list for a while: a complete cleaning checklist for the whole house! Sometimes it’s hard to get the motivation (or time) to take on deep cleaning. However, the one time of year most […] Continue reading My Natural Spring Cleaning Checklist (Room by Room)...
The kids and I have been on a cookie testing spree lately. These brown butter chocolate chunk cookies with pistachios have made the cut. They’re sweet and savory in every bite and have layers of flavor. A fresh batch doesn’t last long around here! Brown butter chocolate chunk cookies are thick and chewy with crispy […] Continue reading Brown Butter Pistachio Chocolate Chunk Cookies...
I first wrote about red light therapy more than a decade ago, long before it became trendy on social media. At the time, I was deep in my own healing journey with Hashimoto’s, trying to understand why my body felt so depleted and what I could do to support it at the root level. Red […] Continue reading What I Think About Red Light Therapy (and Why It’s Changed)...
Ants, ants, everywhere! Those pesky insects have a way of finding every little crack and opening right into your home. When spring comes around I’ll see an ant scout here and there and I want to nip it in the bud before they take over my life (and my kitchen counter). Every spring I start […] Continue reading How to Get Rid of Ants Naturally...
Sometimes you just need to spice things up a little. This jalapeno salt recipe will do just that. With simple ingredients it’s full of healthy minerals and the perfect seasoning for meats, veggies, or even fruit. You can easily control the spice level here and either use a little or a lot on your foods. […] Continue reading Homemade Jalapeño Salt (Easy Mineral-Rich Spicy Seasoning)...
The kids, work deadlines, what’s for dinner… these are the kinds of things that often occupy our thoughts. What’s going on inside our cells? Not so much. However, our cellular health is the key to a healthy body, and enzymes play an important role in the entire process. This article is a deep dive into […] Continue reading Enzymes: What They Do and Why We Need Them...
Lip balm, lip gloss, lip stick, and now lip butter. I’ve created lots of different natural lip products over the years to replace all the tubes of lip products I used to buy. This lip butter is so simple to make with just a few ingredients and melts like butter on your lips, hence the […] Continue reading Ultra Creamy Lip Butter...
In high school and college I was addicted to all the processed junk food and sweets. Since then I’ve swapped out the mini snack cakes for real food options that are much healthier and way more delicious! These brownie batter bites are the latest creation to come out of my kitchen. They’re a good source […] Continue reading Protein Brownie Batter Bites...
One of the questions I get all the time is how to do a liver detox. When to do it, how to do it, and what liver cleanse is best. It’s become almost expected in wellness circles that at some point we’ll need to “detox” our liver. Over time, though, I began to question what […] Continue reading How to Support Your Liver (Without Extreme Detoxes)...
I’m a big fan of oil pulling. I’ve shared before how I started this age-old practice and why I started oil pulling with coconut oil instead. I decided to give my oral routine an upgrade with these coconut oil pulling chews with essential oils! Coconut Oil Pulling Benefits Not familiar with oil pulling? It’s simply […] Continue reading Oil Pulling With Coconut Oil Chews...
We don’t get much snow since we moved (or any!), but back in the day the kids loved playing outside for hours when it snowed. There’s something almost sacred about coming in from the cold to a mug of steaming cocoa topped with whipped cream. However, I wanted to find an alternative to conventional hot […] Continue reading Homemade Healthy Hot Chocolate...
Ever come home after a long, stressful day and felt even more stressed once you stepped inside? Or if you’ve been at home all day with the kids and the mess and the noise has you wanting to pull your hair out? Our homes can be a welcoming, safe space, or they can add to […] Continue reading How to Build a Nervous System–Friendly Home...
When our body starts to feel overwhelmed by stress, illness, or shifting hormones one of the first places we can see it is our hair. Hormones affect nearly every aspect of health, and I’ve certainly seen the connection between hormones and hair growth firsthand. After many years of pregnancy, nursing, and thyroid challenges, my body […] Continue reading DIY Hair Growth Serum (and What Really Helps Hair Grow)...