Listen to the Podcast: I have been working on making more cultured drinks and food to eat. I read so much about the health benefits of things like kefir, kombucha, and fermented or cultured fruits and veggies. Well, here is what I have been making/doing: Kombucha I am making 1/2 gallon kombucha every week. I drink this in the evening to help me detox and sleep good. I put 8 oz. … [Read more...]
Gut Health (Reducing Toxins) – Podcast #50
Listen to the Podcast: Why do we even need to focus on toxins when we are talking about gut health. Toxins that we are exposed to put a load on our system and prevents our bodies from being able to heal. It affects our immune system's ability to fight. So when we reduce the toxins in the foods we eat and what we put on our skin, we give our body an extra boost towards wellness. While we … [Read more...]
Gut Health (Eliminating Sugar, Gluten & Dairy) – Podcast #49
Listen to the Podcast: When dealing with gut issues, whether that is IBS, Crohn's, or UC, there are usually things that can be done nutritionally to help your body heal without drugs. Your regular doctor will most likely not know anything about nutrition to be able to help you, but will only recommend drugs. Don't be afraid to tell them that you want to seek out another opinion before … [Read more...]
Gut Health (Jonathan’s Story) – Podcast #48
Yes, it's been a while, but I am excited to start up the podcast again with a series I will be doing on gut health and how that relates to better health overall. In this first episode, I will be sharing my son, Jonathan's, story about his diagnosis of Crohn's disease and how focusing on gut health has brought healing. Please note: I am not a doctor and cannot diagnose or treat any illness. I am … [Read more...]
A Homeschool Planet Review by a Relaxed Homeschooler
Over my 20+ years of homeschooling, I have used many different methods of homeschool planning. From forms I created myself and kept in a notebook, to my Intentional Monthly or Weekly Planners, to typing it out in Evernote. But I can't wait to share with you this amazing resources in my Homeschool Planet review. While I still love putting pen to paper, being able to automate some of my … [Read more...]
Learn to Crochet
When I was little, my Mom began passing on her crafting knowledge to me and my sister. I think the one skill that has stuck with me through the years and the one that I enjoy the most is crocheting. I especially enjoy working on small projects that are useful and don't take a lot of time to make. Being able to complete a project in a short amount of time gives me a sense of satisfaction (of … [Read more...]
5 Things To Do This Summer to Keep Your Kids Learning
The summer months are going to be upon us soon, and if you are like me, you will be looking for some ideas to keep the kids learning! Whether you homeschool or not, summer is a great time to do some of those activities with your kids that you just don't have time to do during the school year. Or maybe there are subjects that your kids just LOVE and you want to dig deeper with them. While … [Read more...]
