These do-it-yourself elderberry popsicles are healthier than your average store bought popsicles, and loaded with lots of antioxidant and immune boosting ingredients! I find they come in handy whenever one of my munchkins are feeling a little bit down. Whether it’s simply their mood or they’re suffering from physical sickness Read more…
No one likes being sick, and with a close family, sharing is not limited to just beneficial gifts. Microbials like bacteria and viruses get passed between people as one kid gives their cold to the next! During “flu season,” it is important to have many ways to fight back Read more…
Finger jello has been a multi-generational household favorite in our family. Whether intended to encourage us to eat when we were sick, or simply as a quick fruit and protein breakfast side, my mother often had a pan of all natural juice based finger jello in the refrigerator. Even today, Read more…
With “flu season” upon us and the nightly news reporting frightening data about the novel coronavirus outbreak, we tend to look for information to comfort and reassure us. For me, the wealth of knowledge found in our herbal heritage offers both comfort and intriguing research topics. Sometimes the way to Read more…
Mornings in a busy household can be hectic. Whether is getting ready for a job, school, or simply juggling all the tasks with which a busy mother finds herself occupied, our daily schedules frequently encourage the use of shortcuts and time savers. Often, we either skip breakfast altogether or opt Read more…
I am great for dreaming up exciting adventures and educational activities that my kids will enjoy. Unfortunately, like most busy mothers, the logistics of making my ideas reality does not happen as often as I would like. In this season of making resolutions, I am reminded it is not the Read more…
Sitting down to supper on Black Friday I was exhausted, and I hadn’t even gone bargain hunting! As soon as I collapsed into the chair, my son tried to start a conversation on a topic in which I knew he had no interest. When challenged, he admitted that he only Read more…
A few weeks ago, I was shopping at a strip mall. Behind schedule and with multiple stops still to make I was hurrying as fast as I could. When I was stopped dead in my tracts by the loud voices of two women carrying across the parking lot. Appearing to Read more…
This week is Invisible Illness Awareness Week. As a long-term sufferer of several invisible illnesses, this is a topic very near and dear to my heart. Invisible illnesses now affects around half of the American population, touching the lives of every individual in some way or another. “As an Amazon Read more…
As a child we meet the world around us with an openness and curiosity, lacking any judgment of others, and often open to new ideas and appreciation of others uniqueness. But as we grow, we start to notice little things like looks, comments or reactions and doubt who we are Read more…
Be My Valentine With the coming of February our thoughts often drift to Valentine’s Day and visions of romance. For some these thoughts are along the lines of lovers and romantic dinners complete with roses and enticing boxes of chocolates. While for others these thoughts bring sorrow missing a past Read more…
Six Ways to Stay on Track with Positive Thinking When Conquering Goals Unfortunately, shortly after starting a new goal the excitement often wears off, making it is easy to get sucked down a tube of inadequacy and failure. We get plagued with negative thoughts like: can I do this, am Read more…
A New Year’s Challenge As we head into the New Year, I find myself thinking of fresh starts, new beginnings and even spring. Often, we enjoy this chance for a fresh start with resolutions in areas like our looks, health, money, education, or even personal goals like a new hobby. Read more…
Are you REALLY living? Often our schedules get so full that we find ourselves drowning from stress. Why? Because while we are doing everything imaginable, we often forget the most important necessity: Living. This is exactly where I frequently find myself. Maybe you are trying to be that perfect parent Read more…
