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I was that mom. You know, the one who was still a size 6. Who seemed to have boundless energy. Who was constantly on and never seemed to grow weary. Until…. about six years ago. For six years I’ve been under a tremendous amount of stress. My dad died January 11, 2011 (and I’m a daddy’s…
Many times when children come down with an illness or fever, one of the first things they want is something cold like a popsicle. As a mom that wants her child to get better as soon as possible, I know that sugary popsicles are not a good idea. Here’s a simple recipe for immune boosting…
Where I live we recently came through a period of 11 straight days with zero sunshine. ZERO. In eleven days. And our glimpses of sunlight have been few and far between even since then! Talk about winter blues! It may be even worse where you live. While we’ve dealt with gray skies and lots of…
It’s that time again: The New Year. If you are like many Americans, you kicked off January with a list of resolutions to lose weight, get more involved in a particular activity, or to somehow become “a better person.” However, it can be easy to get a little too overzealous in our New Year plotting….
Happy new year from me (Wendy) and all of us at Hip Homeschool Moms! Each New Year is a time when many of us decide to make changes in our lives that we’ve been putting off or dreading. I was reading an email from a personal trainer that I follow, and he mentioned that some…
It’s that time of year. Time to reflect on what is working and what is not. Both in our homeschools and in our lives. For me, my nemesis is exercise (thanks Hashimoto’s Disease! You can read about my diagnosis and struggle here.) So as the new year begins, exercise is on my mind (again). And…
This article was previously published, but we decided to bring it back because, now that winter is upon us, it’s a great time to start doing things to help ensure that we all get (and stay!) healthier. Nobody wants to spend the winter being sick! And with the homemade fermented foods and information you’ll find…
NOTE: If you’re looking for an inexpensive Christmas gift for your husband, this massage oil and a massage provided by you might be the perfect gift idea! I’ve had 2 professional massages in my life, and both were a surprise spa day paid for by someone else. I find it above my personal budget to…
Play is so important! Childhood play and development go hand-in-hand. Play helps children learn more about the world around them and how to interact with other people of different ages. In this post, we will take this childhood play outside! Keep reading to find lots of nature ideas for kids! When it comes to childhood…
Most of us associate allergies with spring time, and while the worst allergy cases probably do occur during that time for most people, allergies can continue into the fall. In a previous post, I discussed how to treat allergies with foods like local raw honey, garlic, and vitamin C. In today’s post, I’m focusing more on…
Allergies can arise from being continuously overexposed to the same allergens. Over-the-counter medications address the symptoms of allergies, while certain natural remedies can help to treat the cause. If you are not a fan of taking over-the-counter medications, below you will find alternatives to give you natural relief for seasonal allergies. Local Raw Honey Honeybees…
Most of us love the way exercise makes us feel, but sometimes we still have a hard time figuring out how to fit it into our busy lifestyles. When the weather is hot (like it is now), and you’re busy trying to juggle work, family, play, errands and other obligations, exercise is one of the…
