My Books Are Coming!
It’s been a long time since I’ve bought books. I constantly have at least a dozen books checked out from the library, and I never truly have enough time to read them, but I glean pearls of wisdom that I can, betwixt nursings, calls for “the next homeschool assignment,” bumps and bruises, kisses and lately [...]
Natural Teething Home Remedies: 10 Most Popular Recommendations
What’s the best place to turn to find home remedies? Moms! Here is a list of the Top 10 teething remedies by natural moms — popular solutions to ease teething pain and comfort baby’s gums.
What to do with all that summer zucchini! — Recipes and Ideas
Late summer is the time to find all the zucchini recipes and ideas we can get our hands on. So here’s an offering of fun recipes, kids activities, and other ways to use the prodigious summer squash.
Zucchini Facts and Nutrition Information
Valuable facts and nutrition information for zucchini include its low calorie count, great source of dietary fiber, and a vitamin and mineral content which lends some useful healing properties. My research into zucchini’s use as a dietary aid and home remedy yielded some interesting results.
Chinese Stir Fry Recipe with Summer Vegetables
This authentic Chinese stir-fry recipe is my response to the question “What can I do with all this summer zucchini?” Stir fries are an easy way to use up vegetables like zucchini and summer squash. I’ve found this recipe to be tasty, simple, and kinda fun when you get a rhythm going!
Summer Grilled Vegetables Recipe
With the heat of summer and the abundance of summer vegetables like zucchini, summer squash and eggplant, here’s a recipe for cooking on the grill — a great way to avoid heating up the house!
Today’s Lunch: Some Ideas for Easy Healthy Nutrient Boosts
Today’s lunch menu was packed with all sorts of immune-boosting super foods. I decided to give it an analysis with ideas for boosting your nutrient intake while saving time. Included are links to health-based information, and some recipes to boot!
Miso Magic Dressing
This recipe is my adaptation of Joe Terry’s Miso Magic Dressing from A Cookbook for All Seasons (aff). I just had it with today’s healthy lunch! For more about the beneficial properties of miso, and a somewhat insanely OCD analysis of what I ate today, check out my post “Today’s Lunch: Some Ideas for Easy [...]
Mama Hope’s Mostly Healthy Oat Bars
Here’s a recipe for some yummy but healthy oat bars. My 12-year-old son loves them, and they’re packed with immune-boosting brain food too!
I use cashews, since my son is allergic to every other type of nut, but of course you can substitute any type of nut you’d like. I’ve also done them with chocolate chips!
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Toxic Exposure and Children — How Bad Is It?
When you have children, it’s important to stay informed about their potential exposure to environmental toxins and chemical additives. Last year, a coalition of environmental groups measured chemicals in the blood and urine of 35 Americans from across the country and found that all participants contained flame retardants and 95 percent contained chemicals commonly found in plastics. How big is the problem?
Vaccines and Autism — Should we be concerned?
Here is a collection of quotes from the medical professions, members of Congress, and respected authors validating the concern parents have about the link between autism and vaccines. The Department of Health and Human Services has recently conceded that an autistic child was injured by vaccines. Yet as this case was unfolding, I spoke with a friend who claimed there is no link between autism and vaccines…
