Most women want flowers, breakfast in bed, or a day at the spa for Mother’s Day…not me. This year, my husband ordered me an at home gut microbiome test. That’s right guys…I got a poop test for Mother’s Day. No, I wasn’t disappointed. In fact, I was thrilled! I couldn’t wait for my kit to … Read more
Raina Cordell
I’ll never forget the time when we tried to serve our kids Pad Thai made with shirataki (low carb tofu noodles) instead of rice noodles. I figured that since Pad Thai was their favorite meal, a tiny swap wouldn’t be such a big deal. Boy was I wrong. Our daughter was only two and a … Read more
We’ve been on a bit of a cultured food kick in our home lately. My kitchen looks a little bit like a science experiment with my counters covered in jars containing funny looking floating specimens. I have kombucha, water kefir, gluten free sourdough, fermented pickles, and sauerkraut all on the go. My husband and I … Read more
Fermented ketchup? No, it isn’t a science experiment gone bad. This homemade ketchup is actually delicious! We’ve been on a bit of a fermented food kick lately, and it is a big change that we plan to continue. We aren’t brand new to eating fermented foods, but we have definitely never been as passionate about … Read more
For years, I struggled with insomnia, constipation, anxiety, irritability, and frequent headaches. Like many other busy Moms, I “managed” my symptoms without ever looking into their root cause. Headaches? No problem, I’ve got an oil for that! Insomnia? I’ll use a homeopathic remedy. Constipation? My Go-Go Gummies always do the trick! I applauded myself for … Read more
When our son was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 6, a lot of things began to click for us about his behavior and development over the years. From day one, there were a lot of red flags in all seven sensory domains. Overall, he was a more sensitive baby. He struggled with breastfeeding, … Read more
Oh breakfast! I’ve talked a lot before about how breakfast really is my favorite meal of the day! Bacon, eggs, scones, parfaits, pancakes, sausages, ripe fruit…and coffee!!! What’s not to love? Many families transitioning to a grain-free lifestyle find breakfast to be one of the hardest meals to change. Cereal has become such a staple … Read more
I think almost everyone can agree that moving is stressful. In the last nine years, I have moved eight times and three of those were cross-country moves! I’m talking far east coast to far west coast. With each move, there were things we had to leave behind…either to be thrown away, sold, or given away. … Read more
In our home, we love detox baths! Taking a weekly detox bath has become part of our natural detox routine with our three children to keep their bodies healthy and their immune systems strong. We have used detox baths for our kids to kick colds and other viruses, to gently cool their bodies when fevers … Read more
I want to start by acknowledging that I realize this post may will upset some people. To be honest, up until a few months ago…I would have rolled my eyes at this blog post title and thought to myself, “what a mistake.” doTERRA is one the fastest growing essential oil companies in the world, and certainly … Read more
Who doesn’t love breakfast? I would eat breakfast three times a day if I could. I especially love biscuits and scones. There is just something about their tender, flaky texture that just melts in your mouth. Being a gluten free, dairy free and generally Paleo family has meant I have had to be very creative … Read more
Toxins, toxins, toxins. When we hear the word “toxins,” we typically picture a tall smoke stack pumping out a grey, foul-smelling gas. With so many sources of environmental pollution, it can be tempting to want to spend our days indoors to protect our families from harm. In fact, people living in developed countries typically spend … Read more