Buying a quarter cow, half cow, or whole cow is a great investment for your family’s health AND your wallet. But it can also be quite overwhelming! My family has been buying cows directly from local farms for a few years now, so let me answer some of the common questions people have when purchasing […]
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Every mom needs a simple, effective skincare routine. And if you’re a crunchy mom, you need it to be non-toxic, natural, and practical too. Tall order? Yep! But I’ve collected ideas for my aging skin over the past several years, and let me tell you…my skin has never been happier!! Bonus: These 4 tips are
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Let’s be real—feeding kids can feel like a full-time job. In my house, someone is ALWAYS hungry. While I love homemade snacks, sometimes we need grab-and-go options to make snack time happen in a hurry. Good news: I’ve rounded up 15 of the healthiest (and yummiest) snacks for kids that you can grab on Amazon
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Looking for a mineral-based sunscreen for kids that isn’t full of concerning ingredients like benzene? I’ve got you! If you missed my article on Sunscreen Facts Moms Need to Know, be sure to check it out. It points out some research that moms really need to be aware of regarding increased sunscreen usage and melanoma
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Burning is bad. We can all be sure of that. Not only can sunburn be painful, but some studies show that the cumulative number of sunburns over a lifetime can be associated with melanoma. But the sun can also be beneficial. Sun exposure prompts the body to create Vitamin D, which has been shown to help protect
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Organic costs more. According to Consumer Reports, organic produce costs on average 30% more than conventionally grown produce. However, about 8 out 10 households in America buy at least some organic products each year (source). With most American families living on a budget, a Diligent Mama has to ask…Is that extra 30% price tag worth
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From packing lunchboxes to afternoon snacks, a mom has always got to have her snack-game ready! I’m all for easy, practical, homemade recipes to help our kids snack well. Some of our family’s favorites include Anytime Chocolate Chip Cookies, Sourdough Breakfast Brownies, and Apple Pie Energy Balls. But sometimes you just can’t do homemade.
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So, you’ve been wanting to get started with homeopathy, but you don’t know what you need to purchase? As a mom of 4 who LOVES homeopathy, I’m going to share my recommendations. Whenever I teach local homeopathy study groups, this list is exactly what I suggest others purchase to get started. Now, forward this
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If the grocery store is eating your budget alive, you aren’t alone! That’s why I’m shouting it from the rooftops for all of the Crunchy Mamas to hear…You’ve got to check out Costco!! For the longest time I wouldn’t even consider a Costco membership. I just knew that those big box stores wouldn’t carry the
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Most of us Crunchy Mamas face the same dilemma at the grocery store. We want to feed our families well. We want real, whole foods, not processed junk. We want to avoid pesticides and give our kids the nutrients they need to grow healthy and strong. But have to think of the grocery budget. Buying
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