Looking for blue light blocking glasses for kids? Here are some of the best blue light glasses to help reduce eye strain and more! What are Blue Light Blocking Glasses? With distance and virtual learning in full swing, you may have noticed that your children are complaining more about their eyes being tired or hurting. …
There’s a lot of buzz about them, but what are essential oils really?! What are they made from? How are they made? And do essential oils really work the way people think they do? Let’s break it down! What are Essential Oils? Simply put, essential oils are the distilled product of plants. From the leaves to …
Now that the kids are in school and exposed to a lot more germs, it’s going to be especially important to make sure they’re breathing freely. In fact, it’s the third week of school and the youngest already has a cold! That means it’s time to break out the DIY Respiratory Support Balm. Soothing Chest Rub …
Need an easy and delicious yogurt bark recipe to keep everyone eating healthy? Try this scrumptious version! Easy Yogurt Bark Can I tell you a secret? My kids love junk food…and honestly, so do I. Don’t get me wrong, we eat our fruits and veggies, but if given the choice between a plain apple or …
Feeling tired in the morning? Here’s how to get more sleep at night! The kids are tucked in bed, the house is ready for the morning rush, and it’s time to close your eyes and rest. Annnnnnd as soon as your head hits the pillow, you’re wide awake. I’ve been there, done that more times …
Healthy snacks for afternoon snacking? Why, yes, it is possible! Here are seven of our favorites! Struggling with afternoon snacking? That’s okay, you’re not alone. Instead of going off track by grabbing a bag of chips of scarfing down a candy bar, opt for one of the healthy and delicious snacks below. Whether you’re craving …
Want to get started with Young Living essential oils? Here’s how to order a Young Living Premium Starter Kit of your own! Congratulations on wanting to incorporate essential oils into your life! I am so excited for you! When I say they’ve changed my life, I mean they.have.changed.my.life. And I was the biggest skeptic around – just ask my …
Sometimes going with something unconventional can be the best decision for your family. Here’s more about our oily way of life. I was first introduced to essential oils when I was in school to become an esthetician. My instructor was amazing and very into holistic health alternatives. I learned a little, but never used them …
Keep your kids fueled all afternoon long with these 5 healthy snacks for kids! My kids love to snack. When we were homeschooling, the snacking opportunities were endless throughout the day. So, healthy snacks for kids were a must! While a hardboiled eggs topped with a half of a cherry tomato are adorable and delicious, with two …
You know what’s made the biggest difference in my family’s life this year? Better nutrition. Whole foods and protein rich meals have created a domino effect of healthy changes. Because, when you’re full, you tend to snack less and feel better. But knowing which foods to incorporate into our diets took some research. Sure eating …
Slow cooker meals are a must-have in our house and these seven healthy ones are family-favorites. I once baked raw tuna covered in cheddar cheese on french fries. No joke. It was awful and definitely made some new memories (albeit unpleasant ones) for my family. Thankfully, my atrocious experiments stopped over a decade ago and …
Say goodbye to creepy crawlies and hello to healthy hair spray! When the youngest performed in the Nutcracker last week, I was immensely proud and unnaturally freaked out that she had shared someone’s brush and hair bands. I think it stems from the time I was little and tried on a hat at a department …
There’s been a lot of discussion over what we eat and how it impacts our energy levels and overall health. Junk food definitely means lower energy levels and less happy campers. Since we’ve been talking and learning about health, I came up with a fun and easy free health printable for kids (aka an awesome …
So you want to meet your step goal? Here’s how to walk 10,000 steps a day and meet your goal! Since this article first went live in the summer of 2012, I’ve managed to have two knee surgeries and gained much more weight than I am comfortable admitting – or carrying, for that matter. I …
When the youngest (Kindergarten) decided that she wanted to learn more about sweat, we did just that. The mini-unit study takes just 10-15 minutes a day and can be used as your science study. We spaced our lessons out over the course of a week, but you can condense or elongate that time frame as …