kulamama, Author at Kulamama

Healthy Rice Krispies Treats

My kids love dessert. Yes, I said that out loud. I will admit my kids are not organic, grass-fed meat and veggie-loving kids. In fact when my son gets really angry with me he likes to tell me how much he LOVES GMOs and wants to eat them everyday. Oh parenthood. My...

Homemade Plantain Chips

Holistic Nutrition, Snacks | 1 comment

My husband told me yesterday that I have a plantain problem. Um, I guess I’ve been a little obsessed with them lately. Personally I can’t think of a reason NOT to love plantains. They allow me to make grain-free versions of some of my favorite comfort...

DIY Freezer Protein Bars for Kids

Holistic Nutrition, Popular Recipes, Snacks | 4 comments

I have to come clean about something here. My kids love bars. My daughter loves them so much she asks me for a bar about 30 times a day and I do not exaggerate that number in the slightest. As a mom, I like the idea of a bar. You know…a small, portable (!!),...

Natural Remedies for Croup and Cough

Natural Remedies, Popular Posts | 5 comments

A child with a bad cough can scare the you-know-what out of a mom. Small children have an uncanny ability to come down with BIG coughs, so preparation is key. Along with stocking a holistic medicine kit, file these natural cough remedies away and use them the...

Teens and Lipstick: How to Avoid Hormone Disruptors

Holistic Health

I remember my strong desire to start wearing makeup as a teen. I’m sure my mom tried to hold me off from experimenting with blue mascara and Wet-n-Wild pink lips as long as possible. She knew the hot mess that would ensue as soon as I was released into the world of...

5 Ingredients to Avoid in Body Lotion (and what to use instead)

Holistic Health | 4 comments

Has the dry winter weather done a number on your skin? I hear ya… dry skin is my nemesis. I’m sure I could probably stand to drink more water on a day-to-day basis, but even when I gulp down my obligatory (and debatable) 8 cups of fluid a day (including a few cups...

DIY Coconut Sugar Lip Scrub

Do-it-Yourself | 1 comment

As winter lingers on and on… our skin begins to feel the effects of the cold, dry winter air. Believe it or not, it’s almost February and Valentine’s day is right around the corner. Maybe you’ll actually get out of the house with a loved one if the...

10 Things Kids of Crunchy Moms Say

Holistic Nutrition | 7 comments

Sometimes I forget how crunchy we are. I mean, I write about holistic health almost every day, so on some level I understand that we lean pretty green and natural…but I also surround myself with a lot of writers who also tackle similar holistic topics. So in my...