A classic breakfast. Sourdough pancakes are so hearty and satisfying! With a little preparation the day before, this recipe can be made quite quickly and then fried into classic pancakes, or thrown into a sheet pan for a faster option. Ready in 20ish minutes Serves 4-6 people Ingredients 2 cups of sourdough starter 1 1/3 cup of flour (Spelt or Einkorn is recommended for the nutrients) 1/2-1 cup of milk (look for the perfect pancake consistency. I've found that with whole gra

I love wintertime. I love the falling snow, the sound of a burning fire and curling up on the couch with a warm blanket, not to mention it's beanie weather! A perfect time for a cozy cup of tea. This winter spice tea leaves you feeling regenerated and restored. Ready in 10ish minutes Serves 1 person Ingredients 1/2 tsp of ground ginger (or freshly grated) 1/4 tsp of ground clove 1/4 tsp of ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp of cardamom seeds 3 cinnamon sticks 1 star anise seed 1ish tbsp o

Are you having trouble sleeping? When you wake in the middle of the night do you have a hard time falling back to sleep? No doubt, sleeplessness is a struggle for some moms. But, sleep is vital for their health! This tea might not be the tastiest drink you've ever tried, but it sure is effective! Ready in 10ish minutes Serves 1 serving Ingredients 1 tsp of lemon balm leaves 1 tsp of spearmint 1 tsp of grated orange peel 1 tsp dried marjoram 1 1/2 cups boiling water Preparatio

It's summertime. It's hot and you need a healthy, delicious iced tea! This recipe is one that a friend's mother used to make during our summertime visits. It continues to be a family favorite! Ready in 10ish minutes Serves 6-8 people Ingredients 4 bags of raspberry tea 4 bags of peach tea 1/3-1/2 cup of honey or maple syrup Optional: Add 2-3 bags of green tea if a little caffeine is desired. Preparation Boil 2 cups of water. Add the tea and sweetener to a half-gallon jar. Pou

The first time that I experienced mastitis, I called my mom crying. At first, I thought I had the flu and felt like a train had hit my body. It took me a little while to figure out what was going on. Once I did, I called my mom in desperation. Before I share her advice, let me tell you some of the things that have caused me to get mastitis.

When it comes to saving money for my family, I have learned many important lessons. But, in the beginning it was hard to know where to...

Baby talk can be so cute! Every toddler has their own adorable versions of the real word. Early on in motherhood, I found myself repeating my children and changing my vocabulary. Was this a good thing? Maybe you do not think so. Maybe you are someone who, secretly, or not so secretly, finds baby talk extremely annoying! The question is:

For years I have looked for the perfect lotion recipe. I have made many bad batches; batches that I had to chisel off and melt before I...

The following is a letter for new mothers. These are my top eight pieces of advice that EVERY mother needs to be told. Enjoy! Dear New Mama, Congratulations on your new little beautiful baby. Soak up every minute of it; time goes by too fast. I wanted to write to you about eight things that I wish someone would have told me when I had my first child. I hope they edify your motherhood. Mom knows best No one, I repeat NO ONE, will know your baby as well as you do. So listen to

Every family has their "go-to" remedies. Aloe vera and pascalite clay were the two "go-to" remedies for my mother. While we struggled to...