Once upon a time, I invested in a cottage cheese brand because it was delicious and reminded me of my childhood. I’m still grateful to this day that I did because I love it and it’s encouraged me to use cottage cheese more creatively. Sure, I like it on its …
My 2025 Wellness Trend Predictions
It seems like with each year and generation new trends come rolling around. Often they’re just a rehash of old trends (nothing new under the sun…). In today’s post, I’m covering which health trends I’m predicting for 2025, if they’re worth following, and how you might want to adopt some. …
Pomegranate Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe
We eat a lot of salads around here so I like to change up the dressings we use. While I’m a fan of ranch dressing, it can get boring after a while. This homemade pomegranate vinaigrette is fruity and light for salads, veggies, or even as a marinade! I probably …
Sweet Salt Texturizing Spray for Hair
Finding natural hair care products that work can be a challenge. I’ve shared my natural hair spray recipe and my beach waves sea salt spray before. I like both of them but wondered if I could combine them to make one everyday hair product. Turns out, combining these two recipes …
Tangy Greek Salad Dressing Recipe
Once upon a time in Belgium, I went to an amazing Greek restaurant. What does that have to do with salad dressing you may ask? I’m a firm believer in the power of smells and tastes to solidify memories. Whenever I eat Greek food, I remember that delicious Greek restaurant …
Microplastics In Salt and How to Avoid Them
I often discuss how salt is essential for health, from supporting electrolyte balance to regulating blood pressure. Dialing in my salt consumption has also been a game changer for my sleep and energy. Many salts are hiding a dirty secret though: microplastic pollution! Salt got an unfairly bad rap and …
How to Make Herbal Tinctures from Dried Herbs
One of the first DIY herbal remedies I learned how to make were tinctures. Our family has relied on simple recipes like this chamomile tincture for relaxation (and fussy babies!). However, I realized it might be helpful to give some general instructions on how to make your own tinctures with …
Pomegranate Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe
We eat a lot of salads around here so I like to change up the dressings we use. While I’m a fan of ranch dressing, it can get boring after a while. This homemade pomegranate vinaigrette is fruity and light for salads, veggies, or even as a marinade! I probably …
Why Saliva is So Important
I’m sure by now you’ve heard me talk about the importance of remineralizing teeth. But what you may not know is how important saliva is to this process. First though, what really is saliva and what does it do? The smell of your favorite food, accidentally biting your tongue, and …
DIY Dry Shampoo Recipe for Light & Dark Hair
Dry shampoo has become increasingly popular over the years and I can see why. A hair care product that makes your look clean when it hasn’t been washed in a while is a huge help! During long days with little ones we’re lucky to use the bathroom alone, much less …