I wanted to try out the best car diffusers so I could get the benefit of essential oils while traveling. But I didn't just want just any diffuser, I wanted the best diffuser for travel. Because if you're going to get one, you might as well get the best, right? Late this past Spring we went on a road trip. A long road trip. Screaming baby who hates carseats aside, it was a great trip. And it was the perfect time to test out a whole bunch of diffusers! Learn more about my favorite essential oils in this post. I took careful notes throughout the road trip, and I'm ready to give you the low down! To be sure: ...Read More
Foods Low-Carb Breakfast: Egg Cloud Delight
Starting your day with a low-carb breakfast is so important because it fills you up in a way that many regular breakfast foods simply cannot. That's why I'm in crazy love with Egg Cloud Delight. It definitely keeps hunger pangs at bay throughout your morning hustle and bustle. All that protein really does the job! Not a fan of heavy breakfasts? This is perfect for you. It's light and airy, despite being chock-full of the good stuff your body needs when you're living a low carb lifestyle. If you're looking for a breakfast you can make to freeze and eat later, this is not it. Egg Cloud Delight should be served ...Read More
Homeschooling 5 Reasons Your Child Might Be Struggling With Handwriting
Struggling with handwriting can be a real source of anxiety for your child—and for you. Imagine how they feel when they can’t write the way you want them to. Imagine the tremendous stress of wanting so badly to write well and not understand why they can’t quite get there. None of us wants our children to feel stressed every time they sit down to write. As you're working to uncover any underlying problems with handwriting, keep this in mind: be gentle and encouraging. Pay attention to all the things you see your child do when he or she writes. Observe the ways you see them behave, hold their pencil, position ...Read More
How to Make the Best DIY Dishwasher Tablets Ever
25¢ That's about how much it costs me to run a load of dishes in my dishwasher using those pre-made tablets. That's over $90 a year in my home. What if you could wash your dishes for just 5¢ per load? That's less than $19 a year to wash my dishes! That beats $90 by a long shot. I’m going to share my tried-and-true essential oil DIY dishwasher tablets. You’re going to love them! I’m a big fan of using essential oils. They help our family save money, stay healthy, clean our home and so much more. Over time I’ve made lots and lots of products with my essential oils. It's still a thrill to create ...Read More
5 Clever Ways to Sneak in Handwriting Practice
It's funny how different kids can be. Take school subjects, for instance. My oldest loves history, literature, and theology. My next oldest loves math, art... ...and handwriting. Who in the world likes handwriting? My child, that's who. I get that a log of kids dislike handwriting. I don't particularly desire to practice my penmanship either. For those of you who have kids who don't particularly like handwriting, here are some fun ways to sneak handwriting practice into your child’s life. If you do it correctly, they won’t even know that you’re actually teaching them. These handwriting ideas are for ...Read More
Low-Carb Lemon Blueberry Scones (paleo option)
I've found the longer (and more consistently) I keep my carbs low, the less of a sweet tooth I have. But sometimes, it's nice to sit down with a cup of coffee (or hot tea in my case) and a tasty little treat and feel...normal. And these low-carb lemon blueberry scones really fill that void. Looking for gluten-free recipes and resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked on. The scones aren't too sweet. Along with the blueberries, I use just a touch of a monk-fruit based sweetener—just enough to make these slightly-sweet, but oh-so delicious. Not familiar with ...Read More
5 Tips to Help Your Left-Handed Child with Handwriting
I'm right-handed. So is my husband. This was why we weren't sure what to do when our second born decided to make our life difficult and be a left-handed child. And to make matters more complicated, our identical twins don't write with the same hand either: one is left-handed and the other is right-handed. So, in this article I'm going to give a dummy's right-handed parent's guide to helping your left-handed child learn how to write. If your lefty is learning to write, this will save both of you a number of headaches later on. Did you know babies can begin to show a hand preference around 7 months old? ...Read More
9 Frequently Asked Questions About Essential Oils
One of the things I love most about Google is not so much answers it provides but the insight about the questions people ask—and in this case the questions about essential oils people are asking. I compiled the most often asked questions about essential oils Google users are asking —and some of the most frequent questions I'm getting via email. Ready? Let's check out the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about essential oils... Learn more about my favorite essential oils in this post. If you’re just getting started with essential oils, you should read A Skeptics Guide to Essential Oils. I ...Read More
