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It’s hot outside, and it is so easy to get busy playing that children (and we moms!) forget to stay hydrated. Yes, playing with water is great, but drinking water is extremely important. In fact, it’s important to drink plenty of water when we’re outside getting hot and sweaty, but it’s really important to drink…
I grew up in the denim jumpers and homemade bread era of homeschooling and wanted nothing more than to be like all the other cool kids who got to eat bologna sandwiches and wear jeans. As a second generation homeschooler, I came to the table with more than my fair share of things I was…
As concerned parents, many of us wonder which is worse: using sunscreen to block the sun, or letting our children play in the sun without it and potentially getting a sunburn. Many health officials claim that it’s very important to always use sunscreen to protect against cancer. To better understand my view on this subject, let me clarify…
Do you know that there is a world of plants growing right outside your door that have the potential to improve your health and ease ailments? It seems like overnight everything outdoors has turned lush and green and bloomed right before my very eyes in my part of the country. I was riding down the…
No matter the location, with warmer weather in full swing this month, kids will literally be everywhere riding their bikes. From tricycles to training wheels to mountain bikes and even the stunt kind, there is some kind of bike for all of your kids…and you as the driver will be dodging those little boogers left…
“So, how far along are you?” asked the woman at the gym as she eyed the slight bump on my stomach and then looked at me skeptically. I’d never met her before, but we both stood in the aerobics room after stretching class, a light 45 minutes of slowing breathing and flexibility-enhancing exercises. “Twenty weeks,”…
When I began using natural remedies over 10 years ago, I was so surprised at the remedies I could use from foods I had in my kitchen. Onions are one of those. Many people don’t realize how they have natural medicine cabinets sitting in their fridges and cabinets. Onions give flavor to dishes, but they also…
February is Dental Health Month! I am so grateful that we receive regular dental checkups very affordably through the military. It’s super important that we teach our kids about dental health. Teeth are necessary for healthy digestion, and if we don’t take care of our mouths, it can lead to all sorts of other health issues. We’ve…
I just gave birth to my fifth child about 5 weeks ago. With each pregnancy, I tend to gain a little more weight. I eat healthy and stay active, but my body just does it. As my 6 week check-up draws near, I know I’ll be cleared for exercise. I also still fit comfortabley into…
Coconut oil is a very popular oil these days to cook with and use for various reasons. It also has many great benefits. In fact, I have seen lists of 101 uses! Today I’m sharing 10 surprising health benefits of coconut oil that you may have never thought of! To get the most…
If you’re looking for a quick and easy Christmas or birthday gift, this is a great idea! It takes only a few minutes to make, it smells great, and you can decorate (or not!) the jar that you put it in before giving it away. Each Christmas season, I normally find myself needing a few…
Whether you homeschool or not, there are going to be days when you feel overwhelmed. We tend to keep ourselves busy with everything from housework to kid’s programs to church meetings to hobbies. I you’re like me, you have a never ending to-do list when you wake up each morning. But sometimes the overwhelmed days…
