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...

Friendly Clementine Pumpkins for Halloween

by Cara | Sep 7, 2021 | Dessert and Treats, Do it yourself and save, parenting, snacks

These clementine pumpkins are high on the cute scale and low on the sugar and scary scale! Perfect for classroom parties, neighborhood get-togethers, and to serve to excited kiddos before trick-or-treating. Halloween is not my favorite.  We trick or treat, sometimes...

Baby and Toddler Broth Gummy Bites

by Cara | Jul 22, 2021 | Carnivore Diet Recipes, Dairy-Free, Do it yourself and save, GAPS Soups, Pregnancy and Babies, snacks

Broth in gelatin treat form is a great first food for little eaters! This nutrient-rich broth is store-bought, making it easy to whip up dozens of broth bites for your little one in just minutes. Of course you can make your own broth, but if time saving is what...

Alcohol Lies

by Cara | May 24, 2021 | Book Review, Do it yourself and save, parenting, personal care

I stopped drinking, and realized the problem was alcohol, not me. I had fallen into the thinking that ‘moderate alcohol is better than no alcohol’ and I was wrong.  Moderate alcohol didn’t work for me. I’m not the only one who got sucked into...

Homemade Labor-aid (lemon-flavored electrolyte drink for pregnancy and labor)

by Cara | Apr 1, 2021 | Carnivore Diet/Zero Carb Diet, Dairy-Free, Do it yourself and save, keto recipes, Pregnancy and Babies, supplements

  Do you feel crazy thirsty during pregnancy, but also feel like you’re peeing everything out that you just drank?! This rehydration drink is for you! Whether you’re in the early stages of pregnancy and building up your blood, in labor and need a...