Red Meat is Good for the Earth and You 🌎

by Cara | Jun 23, 2022 | Carnivore Diet/Zero Carb Diet, GAPS Diet, GAPS Info, Keto Info, Making Room For Healthy Changes, natural health

The cows are not eating what you eat. They are not eating your food.  Animals are good for the environment; eating and being eaten is an essential part in our entire ecosystem. This includes bacteria, fungi, bugs, birds, elk, bison, deer, tigers, elephants, and yes,...

I got rid of my bed (and mattress!) to sleep on the floor

by Cara | May 25, 2022 | Do it yourself and save, Household Chores and Upkeep, Making Room For Healthy Changes, natural health, parenting

Has spring cleaning ever resulted in you getting rid of your bed and mattress… and not replacing it? This impulsive decision to try floor sleeping ended up being a great one for me.  In Japan, as well as many other countries, floor sleeping is normal and common....

A Food Blogger’s Confession for 2021

by Cara | Sep 13, 2021 | Household Chores and Upkeep, Making Room For Healthy Changes, parenting

Back in 2017 (!) I wrote a ‘confessional’ post about my reality as a food blogger vs what you see on the internet. With all the changes for everyone these past few years, I’ve been wanting to write an update. Here is my...

75 Hard Challenge and Phases

by Cara | Jun 7, 2021 | Book Review, Making Room For Healthy Changes

75 Hard is a mental fitness challenge by Andy Frisella of the Real AF* podcast . The 75-hard, part of the Live Hard Program has an initial challenge, which is 75 Hard.  Then the Live Hard Program has 3 additional phases, all completed within one calendar year. The 75...

Safe and Natural Period Care for Teens and Women

by Cara | Sep 29, 2020 | Do it yourself and save, Making Room For Healthy Changes, personal care

Pads, tampons, wipes, and lubricated are advertised as being ‘for women’ frequently contain toxic chemicals known to cause cancers, reproductive harm, allergies and more. By choosing mainstream products, especially the brands that advertise heavily on TV,...

Are You Using The Healthy Kind of Cinnamon?

by Cara | Sep 14, 2020 | GAPS Info, Keto Info, Making Room For Healthy Changes, natural health

Even if you only have the most basic seasonings and spices, it’s likely that cinnamon is in your pantry or cupboard. You may be sprinkling it in your coffee or over your breakfast each morning, having heard that cinnamon is shown to be helpful in lowering...