You Don’t Have to Join the “Real World”
I can’t tell you the number of times that I have heard people laugh at alternative choices — like homeschooling, ...
DIY: Natural Clay Deodorant
Recently, my husband ran out of deodorant. We’ve tried lots of different natural ones and he hasn’t really loved any ...
Homemade Diaper Rash Salve
Growing up, I was used to the “white tube” of diaper cream. That thick barrier cream that most parents use ...
Nutrient Chart for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
The other day, I was making lunch for my family. I’m now 24 weeks pregnant, and I’m anticipating my final ...
DIY Skin-Nourishing Natural Shaving Cream
Last year, I bought my husband a bar of shaving soap at a local farmer’s market. I told him, “Here, ...
Eating Well for Third Trimester and Postpartum Health
Given that I’m now 24 weeks pregnant (yes, that’s me above, recently), I’ve had end-of-pregnancy and postpartum health on my ...
DIY: Lavender Green Clay Mask
Written by Kate Tietje and updated by Sarena-Rae Santos in October of 2023. Recently, I decided it was time to ...
Kid-Friendly Gummy Whole Food Vitamins
I get asked all the time — “What vitamins should I choose for my kids?” I hesitate to recommend store-bought ...
5 Detox Bath Recipes
Detox baths play a big role in our family’s health. Our bodies have natural detox pathways — we eliminate junk ...
Prenatal Health in a Low-Intervention Pregnancy
Last week, I shared Why I’ve Chosen a (Very) Low-Intervention Pregnancy. The reaction was mostly positive, but some people did ...