Does Your Makeup Contain Heavy Metals? Here’s How to Know.
Where do you think you’re most likely to be exposed to heavy metals? Old paint in your basement? Your latest sushi obsession? Or maybe it’s an issue that’s not even on your radar, like your lipstick. Yes, everything from your deodorant to your blush can be...
Baked Apple Crisp
Baked apple crisp is one of the beloved fall recipes that lets us eat dessert for breakfast. If like me, you find yourself overwhelmed with apples come October because you went apple picking or grabbed a huge carton at the local farmer's market, this is quite possible...
Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: My Story and Resources for New Moms (And Moms to Be!)
I spent the nine months I was pregnant with my daughter researching just about everything: Home birth vs. hospital birthBreastfeeding tips and supplies Pain management during laborThe best cloth diapersLow-VOC paint for the nurseryIntroducing my dogs to the new...
Easy Crispy Chicken Tenders (Gluten-Free)
Can homemade chicken tenders be easy, gluten-free, nutritious, and delicious? You bet! I'll be honest, before having kids, I wouldn't have thought about making homemade crispy chicken tenders. I knew they were good—but I had it in my head that they were too much work....
A Guide to the Different Types of Magnesium
Research suggests up to two-thirds of Americans are deficient in magnesium. That's a big number—and it means most people can benefit from supplementing with the right type of magnesium. When you're deficient in magnesium, you can experience a wide variety of negative...
The Best Gluten-Free Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you're a fan of chocolate chip cookies, get ready to experience the best of the best. I've tried these gluten-free chocolate chip cookies on all of my friends (those who are gluten-free and gluten-filled), and they're always a fan favorite. No weird gritty texture....
The Adrenal Fatigue Myth: What’s Really Going On and How to Treat it
You’re exhausted all day, but at night you can’t sleep. You’re relying on coffee to get you through the day, and crave carbs and sugar. You feel bloated. You don’t have the energy to do your normal exercise. If you ask “Dr. Google” what these symptoms mean, you’ll...
Garlic and Herb Dip (Dairy Free)
A good vegetable dip recipe has so many uses. You can pair it with veggies, crackers, or chips for the holidays, dinner parties, work events, tailgating, or for family dinners or movie time. This garlic and herb dip is my go-to for all of those occasions. It's creamy,...
Postpartum Recovery: 8 Things You Need to Do After Giving Birth
Most women are well supported during pregnancy. There's no shortage of information about how baby is growing, what supplements to take, what to eat, and of course, all that baby gear you're going to need! But then, the baby comes. And you're completely lost. Newborn...