Why Would a Christian Celebrate Hanukkah?

by Cara | Dec 5, 2020 | parenting

This year we are excited to be celebrating The Festival of Lights, or Hanukkah. When I say that we are celebrating Hanukkah this year, people are usually surprised and ask if I’ve converted to Judaism, or ask if we don’t believe that Jesus died for our...

6 Effortless Productivity Hacks for Overwhelmed Moms

by Cara | Sep 15, 2020 | parenting, personal care

Especially right now, it feels like many of us are just barely holding our heads above water.  When we try to be more productive, we get frustrated and burn out.  In the extreme, we may even be making ourselves sick from taking on too much, beating ourselves up...

My Kids Don’t Need Braces Because Of Meat and Butter

by Cara | Mar 23, 2020 | Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet, GAPS Info, holistic dentistry, Pregnancy and Babies

I got back from the dentist with a huge feeling of relief a couple months back. He told me that all 3 of my kids don’t need braces, and if I did want them, they wouldn’t be covered under insurance because they are considered cosmetic.  As I’ve been on our...

Coronavirus (Immune Boosting) Precautions

by Cara | Mar 19, 2020 | parenting, personal care

Coronavirus… I did a YouTube Live on my thoughts on it, you can view that here. In that contains all the immune-boosting things I do for my family all school year, and this time is no exception. Immunity boosting priorities: Everyone gets enough sleep. This is...

30+ Sensory-Friendly Holiday Gift Ideas for Children

by Cara | Nov 26, 2019 | Gift Ideas, Special Needs & Disability

Holidays can be hard for those who have different sensory needs than the average person.  We talked about holiday routine and schedule changes as well as holiday activities for those who are more sensitive in this post, and today we’re going to talk about gifts...

Our Drink-Your-Broth Sick Policy

by Cara | Nov 4, 2019 | Carnivore Diet/Zero Carb Diet, GAPS Diet, Making Room For Healthy Changes, natural health, parenting

Are they really sick, or are they trying to get out of chores/school/eating Sunday’s roast? This question pops up often during cold and flu season, even more when we have more than one child.  How do you both honor when your child is actually sick, and avoid...