How To Brew Your Own Kombucha
Alright, so riding on the coattails of how to Grow Your Own Scoby, I wanted to follow-up on how to actually brew Kombucha. My friend sent me this informative video from Modern Alternative Mama, and...
View ArticleBlogiversary I: Get Ready For This!
Can you believe it’s been a whole year since I started this bad boy? Yeah, me neither. I have to say it’s been a wild ride with lots of learning along the way. I’m happy that this blog is going...
View ArticleAre You ‘Stopped Up?’
Remember how I did this post on diarrhea? Yes, I know it’s not a fun subject, but guess what folks, it’s a fact of life. I know no one will admit to having BM issues, which is fine, but stuff...
View ArticleI’m Growing An Avocado!
Check this out, this is what I have going on: I’m super excited that it’s growing so well. Now just a few more years and we might have some fruit…and I won’t have to spend so much on avocados every...
View ArticleHow I Shop For Groceries
In my ongoing attempt to help my family eat better and ward off an early period for dear Emma, I have drastically changed the way we eat, which entails shopping smarter. I’ve had several friends ask...
View ArticleShe Doesn’t Know Any Different
I almost titled this post, ‘She doesn’t know any better,’ but thought that wouldn’t be fair. I wanted to do a post talking about the way Emma eats. Those crunchy people out there won’t really be...
View ArticleAll Natural Homemade Toothpaste
Are you tired of the crap (fluoride) and chemicals in your toothpaste and want to make your own? In my ongoing attempt to make things myself, I’ve been searching for a good recipe for cleaning our...
View ArticleWe Bought A Cow And A Pig!
I would like you meet our new cow, Filet: And our new pig, Wilbur: We recently ordered them and are so excited to finally meat meet them! It’s been a long time coming, but they are finally part of the...
View ArticleFermented Cod Liver Oil Gummies
Have you ever heard of Fermented Cod Liver Oil (FCLO) and why it’s good for you? If not, check out a few posts here and here to see what they say about it. It’s basically known as a superfood and a...
View ArticleDecide What’s Important To You
…and your family. We met up with some friends last week (who happen to be workout freaks) and I could tell the wife was itching to pick my brain. She knows I’m Paleo and that I cook all.the.time. So...
View ArticleThe Squatty Potty
Let’s talk potty posture. Ya’ll know I’m no stranger to a little potty talk (see here and here), so let’s get another issue out there. This one is pretty crunchy (much like the DivaCup), but after the...
View ArticleEatWild.com: A Guide To Finding Local Meats
Oh man, this website deserves its own post, so here goes. Ya’ll know I get excited when talking about supporting local, but this has gone to a whole new level! While working on a post about making...
View ArticleEmma’s Birth Story
This post is only fitting, since I am now the proud mama to a 3-year-old. Here goes… I honestly never thought I’d do this, but I think it’s a must. I want to get back into talking about my personal...
View ArticleA Beachy 3rd Birthday
If you recently saw my Instagram pictures, you know that we celebrated Emma turning three a few weeks ago, on July 24th. I’m still not sure why I never shared anything about her 2nd birthday and the...
View ArticleChiropractic Care: Getting Adjusted Even While Pregnant
No, I haven’t been in a car accident, and no, I don’t have a neck injury. These are a few things I have heard when I suggested going to see a chiropractor to a newly pregnant friend (or sister). I...
View ArticlePlacenta Encapsulation
It’s about to get crunchy up in hur…so bear with me. Don’t worry, I promise not to show actual pictures. I know you’re probably thinking, ‘Please tell me you’re not about to talk about eating your...
View ArticleIt’s A Girl!
Introducing the newest crunchy baby: Sophia Audrey, 8 pounds 1 ounce, 21 inches long, and happy and healthy! In case you didn’t catch the news on facebook or Instagram, we had another baby girl! Like...
View ArticleChiropractic Care For Newborns And Nursing
This is something that I feel very strongly about and want to share with you! Remember my post on getting kids adjusted along with pregnant mamas? Well, this just got taken to a whole other level....
View ArticleMake Your Own Broth (Beef, Chicken, & Vegetable)
I’ve been on this kick lately, especially since reading Primal Moms Look Good Naked, with making my own broth. I would occasionally buy beef bones or hold on to the chicken carcass when I could...
View ArticleHaving A Home Birth: Sophia’s Birth Story
Hooray! Here’s to my 100th post and Sophia turning one month old! A month ago today, I held our brand new baby girl in my arms and was in love. My prayers were answered and I had a successful VBAC...
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