A Teething Toddler

This morning was a doozy! I expected to have a relaxing morning. The only tasks I had on my calendar were our typical cleaning and educational activities. But, oh how I was wrong! It was not going to be a relaxing morning at all. My two-year-old awoke with a low-grade fever and would not stop crying. After some assessment, I discovered that both of his bottom molars were breaking in and his gums were extremely red and swollen. While some of my other children had problems teet

Hannah

Jan 9

Sweet Treats & Stomach Aches

Ahh, Christmas! What a wonderful season! This holiday is my absolute favorite, as I am sure is the case with most people. About a month before Advent, I begin to think about and plan for the Christmas season. Decorations, gifts, feast days during Advent, religious practices (the Jesse Tree being a favorite!) And of course, the desserts! Our family goes all out because, around here, it is not just Christmas for a day, but all 12 days! Now, typically there is not a lot of sugar

Hannah

Dec 30, 2025

My 3 Essential Foods for Postpartum Support

The postpartum period... not my favorite time. If you are interested, click here, and you can read about my struggle with postpartum depression and the holistic remedies that have helped me. Since the early years of my motherhood, I have come to look forward to that peaceful time when the family gets to tuck in and hold our new little baby. I no longer dread the impending struggle of the postpartum period, when I waited for that dark cloud to overcome me without a moment's no

Hannah

Dec 16, 2025

My Struggle with Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression… It's no joke. I had no idea how bad postpartum depression could be until I experienced it for the first time. It usually hits me around two months postpartum, the same time that my hair begins to fall out. I know the timeline for postpartum depression can vary from woman to woman. But, this is just the way that it typically goes for me. The first time I went through PPD, I remember thinking that the struggles of postpartum depression should be talked ab

Hannah

Dec 2, 2025

Lavender Magnesium Oil Recipe

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...

Hannah

Nov 25, 2025

Baby Colic & Fussiness

One of the worst feelings that I have experienced as a mother is having a baby who I could not comfort. My second child was extremely colicky for the first six months of her life, and I was pretty miserable! She screamed all the time. I have vivid memories of bouncing her up and down in the bathroom (because she liked the sound of the bathroom fan) until two a.m. when she finally fell asleep. I was emotional and sleep-deprived. The pediatrician had given her a thumbs up and t

Hannah

Oct 16, 2025

My Top 6 Favorite Homeopathics

I began studying and using homeopathy five years ago. I was introduced to homeopathic medicine by a very dear friend, and it forever changed my life. I was shocked to learn that, less than 100 years ago, 40% of U.S. hospitals treated their patients homeopathically. When, right off the bat, the medicines were super successful for me, I wondered why doctors would ever stray away from this method of treating their patients. That is a question for one smarter than I. Anyway, I wa

Hannah

Oct 16, 2025

Relieving the Misery of Sinus Infections

Sinus infections are the worst! Most years, I am lucky to avoid getting the flu when it hits the house. Does my body avoid sinus infection? Not so much. I will come down with a sinus infection at least once a year. It is pretty miserable; my nose runs constantly; there is pressure in my whole face that causes headaches and my eyes pour water. When this annoying infection pops into my life, I hit it hard with all the tricks below. I do not mess around, and I am happy to say th

Hannah

Oct 6, 2025

Top Remedies for a Stiff Neck

Are you dealing with a stiff neck? For those of us who have slept incorrectly on their pillow or who had an intense upper body workout the day before, may have experienced that strained feeling in the upper back and neck. It is not fun. I have had a stiff neck many times in my life, but I never expected to see it in my one-year old...

Hannah

Sep 19, 2025

Natural Remedies for Ringworm

Ringworm - sounds pretty gross, right? Well, it is, but not as gross as it sounds. Ringworm is a fungal infection that can occur on the skin, hair or nails. It appears with a distinctive red ring, and it can be itchy, or it can be scaly. Now, there are different types of ringworm, and you can go do the research if you want. But the other day I found it on my one-year-old! At first, I thought he had a rash of some sort, but when I used the remedies that I usually do for rashes

Hannah

Sep 10, 2025

The Benefits of Magnesium

Anytime my siblings and I struggled with muscle soreness or trouble sleeping growing up, my mom would make us a tasty cup of magnesium...

Hannah

Sep 4, 2025

Common Medicinal Herbs

My mother and I love to be in the garden. A friend of mine once called it "dirt therapy," and I believe that there is a lot of truth to that statement. As foodies, mom and I are always trying to figure out and plan what things we can grow that are beautiful and edible. Plus, if they are perennial, meaning that they come back on their own every year, then all the better! Here is a short list of some of our favorite herbs, plus what they are good for!

Hannah

Jul 24, 2025

Essential Oils for Mastitis

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.

Hannah

Jul 14, 2025

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