211 1 What is the healthiest Halloween candy? It’s probably safe to say that no candy is really considered a healthy food. But, there are some that contain much better ingredients and can be considered a healthier option. How to Choose Healthier Halloween Candy There are a few criteria that I use when deciding if a food […]
Author: The Holistic Mama
Apple Cinnamon Paleo Muffins
2 11 These apple cinnamon paleo muffins are a sweet and healthy snack with 6 grams of protein per muffin. Typical muffin recipes made with refined wheat flour are high in sugar and low in protein and fiber. Packed with nutrition, these muffins are a good source of protein, fiber, and calcium due to the almond flour. […]
How to Make Peppermint Extract
11 1 If you grow peppermint in your garden, you can easily learn how to make peppermint extract and use your fresh herbs. Peppermint extract is useful for culinary purposes, it can be used in baked goods, cocktails, ice cream, and more. Once you have this delicious extract on hand you will find more ways to use […]
How to Make Orange Peel Powder
1 1 Do you want to know how to make orange peel powder? Instead of buying it you can make it from your discarded orange peels. If your family eats oranges, you can pretty much make this for free from something you would normally throw out. Why Make Citrus Peel Powder? Not only is it cost effective, […]
How to Make a DIY Pumpkin Enzyme Face Mask
12 1 You can make a DIY Pumpkin Enzyme Face Mask with only a few ingredients at home. Pumpkin enzyme masks are often used in spas for facials and many skin care companies sell pumpkin masks for at home use. It’s inexpensive and quick to mix up this DIY version. You will love all the skin nourishing […]
Benefits of Castor Oil for Skin
Three Ingredient Smoothie for a Quick Healthy Breakfast
21 Need a quick healthy breakfast? This fast and easy morning smoothie gets me through (almost) until lunch time. School mornings are so busy that I found myself occasionally skipping breakfast. After this happened a few times and nearly ruined my day, I came up with this morning smoothie. It’s easy enough that it only takes […]
How to Prevent Back to School Illnesses
311 If your child often gets sick when school begins, you may want to know how to prevent back to school illnesses. During the summer when school is out, everything is different. The daily routine changes, we eat different foods, sleep patterns change, and we are outside more. Some of these changes in patterns can be […]
Simple & Healthy School Lunch Ideas with Real Food
12 12 Packing a healthy school lunch is simpler than it sounds. Sure, you can get fancy but most kids like simple food anyway. Packing school lunches are a daily chore but with a few strategies, you can get it done fast and easy. Why Pack a Real Food Lunch? It’s sad to say that most lunches […]