Essential Oil Safety (Precautions and Risks)

Posted 2025-10-17 09:00:00 by: Melinda King

Feeling a little lost when it comes to essential oil safety? These increasingly popular plant oils are very powerful and useful, but they also pose very real risks. Over the years I’ve done some digging on how to use them safely and they’re something our family uses daily. However, I’m not a fan of blanket […] Continue reading Essential Oil Safety (Precautions and ...

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Spicy Fire Cider Recipe – Natural Cold Remedy

Posted 2025-10-16 09:00:00 by: Melinda King

I first discovered a recipe for fire cider years ago. Hot peppers and random herbs in vinegar didn’t sound too appealing at the time. Once I learned about it’s immune supporting benefits though, I decided to be brave and give it a try. Now, it’s still a staple in our home during cold and flu […] Continue reading Spicy Fire Cider Recipe – Natural Cold ...

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Maple Glazed Pumpkin Bread (With Almond Flour)

Posted 2025-10-14 11:00:00 by: Melinda King

Years ago when I had little ones who liked going to the pumpkin patch, we’d always come home with a few pumpkins. While I don’t always have time to make homemade pumpkin puree anymore, our family still loves pumpkin bread during the fall. It’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup and features all the warming spices […] Continue reading Maple Glazed Pumpkin Bread (With Almond ...

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DIY Anti-Aging Rosehip Face Serum

Posted 2025-10-09 13:00:00 by: Melinda King

Over the years I’ve heard from many of you that this rosehip face moisturizer is a favorite. Rosehip seed oil is amazing for skin, especially for anyone who wants to restore or protect the skin barrier as we age. I started experimenting with rosehip some more and came up with this anti-aging rosehip face serum. […] Continue reading DIY Anti-Aging Rosehip Face ...

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Simple Tomato Basil Soup (Stovetop or Instant Pot)

Posted 2025-10-07 13:11:46 by: Melinda King

Cool winds, crunchy leaves, and pumpkins on the porch mean it’s soup weather time at our house. The Instant Pot starts to live on the counter and all of the favorite cold-weather comfort foods start their rotation. Tomato soup was one of my favorite soups before switching to a real-food diet. Now, I don’t think […] Continue reading Simple Tomato Basil Soup (Stovetop or Instant ...

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Why Grip Strength is Vitally Important (and How to Improve It)

Posted 2025-10-03 12:00:00 by: Melinda King

Can opening a pickle jar predict how long you’re going to live? Maybe more than you realize! Our grip strength is actually linked to our overall health and is a good predictor of longevity. This simple, yet often overlooked health marker is a great way to tell us more about what’s going on in the […] Continue reading Why Grip Strength is Vitally Important (and How to Improve ...

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Shea Butter Lotion Bar Sticks

Posted 2025-10-02 09:00:00 by: Melinda King

On average women use about 19 bodycare products a day that contain an estimated 500+ different chemicals. In college my bathroom was filled with dozens of hair products, skin products and makeup containers with hundreds of ingredients. These shea butter lotion sticks though have just 5. I’ll admit that I’m a skin care product addict. […] Continue reading Shea Butter Lotion Bar ...

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Garlic Parmesan Sourdough Croutons

Posted 2025-09-30 12:00:00 by: Melinda King

Soup season is in full swing, but honestly, in this household any season really is soup season. These homemade sourdough croutons are the perfect crunchy topper for a nice bowl of warm soup in the winter. Or try them on top of a fresh salad with lots of veggies and some homemade salad dressing. If […] Continue reading Garlic Parmesan Sourdough ...

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Simple Elderberry Wellness Shots Recipe

Posted 2025-09-25 10:00:00 by: Melinda King

Mini everything seems to be all the rage lately. Mini can still pack a mighty punch though when it comes to these elderberry wellness shots. Featuring elderberry, lemon, and echinacea, they’re an immune supporting powerhouse, especially during the colder months.  I recently came up with these ginger turmeric immunity shots. While they’re an amazing anti-inflammatory […] Continue reading Simple Elderberry Wellness Shots ...

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My Twist on Homemade Spiced Apple Cider

Posted 2025-09-23 09:31:11 by: Melinda King

I grew up drinking apple cider and homemade wassail (a spiced cider/tea with citrus) around the holidays. So when I had kids I wanted to come up with my own apple cider recipe to keep the tradition going. That and a gallon of organic apple cider quickly gets expensive for a large family. Most recipes online […] Continue reading My Twist on Homemade Spiced Apple ...

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