Every Christmas Eve we like to celebrate at home with yummy finger foods, hot cocoa and Home Alone.

It doesn’t take a lot to have a fun family celebration, I hope our photos inspire you!

The hunt is over! This is officially the best boiled egg recipe ever!

Growing up, my mom didn’t cook very much to be honest. But, there were a few dishes that she made so well, this being one of them. The taste immediately takes me back to winters in the desert.

Here is my simple recipe, I hope you love it!

Whenever family visits from New Mexico, they always bring me Chile! This is my easy recipe for red Chile sauce, which can be used for many recipes!

There is nothing better than a cozy cup of tomato soup and a sourdough grilled cheese! Here is my simple recipe using real ingredients.

I love making these simple DIY Christmas Stovetop Simmer gift!

Did you know your child’s nervous system processes MILLIONS of signals every second?

The sources and info that everyone needs about the history of vaccines.

Hey boo! Today I wanted to share a super simple, super cute Halloween printable set!

This year we are having a lil’ party at home, and I decided to go with a theme I haven’t used before…pink + orange.

t’s Fire Cider season! Aka…time to make your cider.

Fire Cider is a natural remedy for the common cold, flu and sore throat. It’s a potent immune booster

Pumpkin or apple? That is the question.

It’s easy to enjoy the scents of fall with this DIY Pumpkin Room Spray!

This sweet little party is perfect for your tiny farmer!  This party was held at a home out in the country, so that made it that much sweeter.  "Hay bales" and piggie cupcakes top off the dessert table, and the printables pull the look together!  

Frankincense is one of the most precious essential oils because of its unbelievable list of health benefits!

Studies show that aspartame, the most widely used artificial sweetener of all-time, often contributes to weight gain and has been conclusively linked to many very serious adverse health reactions. 

BENEFIT'S OF CHEWING GUM

Reduces Anxiety

There’s no doubt chewing gum can take the edge off the nerves, and this is confirmed in clinical studies. In a small study of 50 young adult volunteers, those who chewed gum twice a day for two weeks rated their anxiety as significantly lower than those who did not. Another study found that not only does chewing gum reduce anxiety but it also reduces cortisol levels.

Sadly, the anxiety-reducing benefits don’t last, as the study showed no significant difference in anxiety after 4 weeks. At best, data on the effects of chewing gum on stress levels appear to be mixed.

Over the past decades, doctors and the media have been telling us to protect our skin from cancer and sunburns, by slathering on sunscreen.  This billion dollar industry produces sunscreens that are, in many cases harmful and not helpful at all. 

Sunscreen protects the skin from damage in two ways- with a chemical barrier or a mineral barrier. 

Creating a wellness doesn’t have to be hard. Start with a few tools and continue adding things when you can. Having basics on hand that treat many ailments will help you feel confident during those sick seasons. Here are a few things we keep on hand all year long!

These “sports” drinks are made up of refined GMO sugar (as much as soda), artificial colors and other terrible ingredients.

One of the worst ingredients- Brominated Vegetable Oil which is added to some flavors to keep the drink from getting cloudy and the artificial flavor suspended in the drink. This substance can cause skin rashes, thyroid disease, and severe acne. Of course, this is perfectly legal in the US,

If you’re like me, you love a good documentary! This list is loaded with some of my favorites, including the first film I ever saw, The Greater Good!

Hope you enjoy, and be sure to share with those you love.