Book Review: Chop Wood Carry Water

by Cara | Jun 8, 2017 | Book Review, Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet, personal care

One of my recent reads that changed my attitude about daily life, Chop Wood Carry Water is an exceptional book that teaches us to appreciate the processes of life. The book starts by following a man training to become a Samurai archer, which surprisingly had lessons...

Bath Bomb Recipe Made with Shea Butter

by Cara | Feb 14, 2017 | Do it yourself and save, Essential Oils, Gift Ideas, personal care, supplements

Soothing, relaxing, and fun- these healing bath bombs are fun to make together or as a relaxing project for you to do after the kids are in bed.  Each batch makes about 24 fun, fizzy, and luxurious bath bombs.  These bath bombs will add healing nutrients to...

Seasonal Depression: Causes and Natural Treatment

by Cara | Dec 2, 2015 | GAPS Diet, natural health, personal care

Many people suffer through the ‘season of joy’ with a case of the blues. The combination of less sunlight, being cooped up indoors, pressures of trying to please everyone for the holidays, and a decrease in nutrition due to the busyness of the season can...

Simple Vanilla Immersion Blender Lotion

by Cara | Oct 9, 2015 | Do it yourself and save, Gift Ideas, personal care

Without fail, as soon as I decide it’s finally time to turn the heater back on (52* in the morning is a little cool even for me), we start going through tons of lotion.  The dry mountain air and forced air heat dry out the skin even if we are eating tons of...

Tart Cherry Juice to Help Kids and Toddlers Sleep {Naturally raises melatonin levels}

by Cara | Aug 17, 2014 | GAPS Info, juicing, natural health, personal care

Sleeping dominates many a mother’s group discussion. Is your baby sleeping through the night? (no), sleep training? (no again), when will they move out of your bed (I moved mine when I weaned them – around 2.5-3). What time do your kids go to bed? (7-8)....

Clean Water and Air: Simple Healthy Changes

by Cara | Jan 20, 2014 | Making Room For Healthy Changes, personal care

We put so much of an effort into eating clean food, we want to also make sure the air we breathe is as clean as possible and the water we drink and bathe in is as well! Today we’re going to talk about simple changes you can make to help clean the air and water...