Whether it’s chemical brain imbalances or just the constant struggle to adapt, kids with special needs often struggle with high anxiety levels. These high anxiety levels are often followed by emotional outbursts, trouble focusing, and low self-esteem. We’re in the boat with you, so I know that any tips and tricks on how to battle […]
Category Archives: Wellness
The problem with using essential oils for challenging kids
When I first heard of using essential oils for mood and emotions management for kids from hard places, I set out to try as many oils on my kids as possible. I was looking for that magic fix. Quite frankly, I didn’t care if they were on board. When you’re desperate, you’ll beg, negotiate, plead, and […]
{Favorite Things} a snack, a book, and something even your teenager will like
It’s been a while since I shared any favorite things. It might turn into a weekly occurrence, but don’t quote me on that. This week I bring you: A Paleo Compliant Snack: Dang! Onion Chips Even if I wasn’t attempting to be Paleo, I would still gorge on these. If you are better at Paleo […]
How to Clean Your Diffuser
We have well water, so I can tell when my diffuser needs some TLC because it looks like our toilets and tubs…ewww. What I mean is that there’s a salmon-colored film all over it or actual hard water scales. If you’re diffuser output seems to be waning, that’s another sign that it’s time to clean […]
The Best Stinky Laundry Solution
Imagine this scenario with me. Husband (who sweats profusely when doing any physical activity) goes to hot yoga during lunch break. Husband puts clothes from hot yoga into backpack. Husband empties clothes from hot yoga into laundry hamper the next time he packs to go. He doesn’t go every day. EWWW! So your laundry might […]
The summer I tried all the meal delivery services
You know. All the ones that pop up on Facebook where they send the exact amount of fresh ingredients you need to make specific meals. How it all started It all started when a friend “shared” a Hello Fresh box with me. I received $40 off and she also got an account credit ($20) for […]
DIY Shower Gel with African Black Soap
My first experience with African black soap was at a farmer’s market last summer. I bought a bar on a whim. I’m not sure why because bar soap is one of my pet peeves. I just prefer pump soap. Extra points if it’s a foaming pump. The bar got lost in our van because it’s […]
Paleo Sourdough Sandwich Bread
When I tell folks about eating Paleo, I usually say, “Focus on what you CAN eat rather on finding substitutes for what you can’t.” But sometimes you just need a solid bread substitute. In the past, we’ve found that Paleo breads were either too dense or were more like dessert breads rather than sandwich breads. […]