WINNER of the February Giveaway!
And the WINNER of the $400 dollar Amazon Gift card is.......Entry #663 Hyacinth B. Congratulations Hyacinth! I hope you buy some great stuff with your new gift card. Didn't win this month? Don't worry! You will have many more chances to WIN BIG on this...
4 Ways to Protect Your Child From Toxic Chemicals
After 9 months of caring for your developing baby by eating nutrient dense foods, it’s now time to bring your little peanut home. But did you know that the average home environment houses chemicals that interfere with brain development and hormone balance? A new...
Last Few Days to Win a $400 Gift Card from Amazon!
There are only a few short days left in February, so don't miss your chance to win a $400 Amazon gift card! The giveaway is running through the end of this month. Would you like to enter to win? How to Enter for Your Chance to Win in my February giveaway: 1....
10 NO Fail, Kid-Friendly Dinner Ideas
Last year my son went through a very picky eating phase. This started about the time he turned 4. Suddenly instead of being open to trying the food I served for dinner, he wasn’t interested in trying anything. He wanted a hamburger instead. Or worse...a hot dog. We’d...
4 Nutrient Dense Foods to Eat During Pregnancy
The responsibilities that come with having children begin almost before a baby is conceived. From birth plans to personal care products, new parents soon realize every choice is now made with the health of their new baby in mind. For a pregnant woman in particular,...
How to Increase Immune Function in Children with ONE Daily Practice
If there is one thing I’d like to give my children more of during cold and flu season, it is better immune function. Sure we eat nutritious food and focus on healthy lifestyle habits, but what if there was more I could do for my kids to support immune function? It...
February Giveaway! Win a $400 Amazon Gift Card!
Happy Valentine's Day from Me to YOU! Giveaways are something new I'm doing on this blog as a way to give back to all my wonderful readers. I write this blog because I have a passion for helping families to live more holistically and my message is spread through all...
How to Make a Healthy Cup of Coffee
Many readers might be surprised to hear that I drink coffee every morning. It’s true. I love everything about coffee…from the aroma of the brewing pot to the ritual of taking my first sip….I LOVE COFFEE. However, what I don’t always love is the blood sugar spike...
3 Reasons to STOP Taking Nutrition Advice From Your Pediatrician
Nutrition has the biggest impact on our health, over 80% of the immune system resides in the digestive tract, yet the doctors children see for health care have little-to-no training in the field of nutrition. In spite of their inadequate nutrition education in...
Overnight Pancakes (Gluten-Free)
I have a confession to make. We eat these pancakes at least 4-5 times a week. I try different pancake recipes every so often but they’re usually met with a lukewarm reception. Inevitably after the meal my son says, “Hey mom, can you just make the regular pancakes...
Health Benefits of Bone Broth
I’ve been working on my holistic first aid kit for a few years now and it’s seen me through some crazy cold and flu seasons. I have several supplements, herbs and remedies that I come back to time and time again but my FAVORITE tool in my first aid kit is one you...
Probiotic Apple Juice
Now that you've made your Ginger Bug...WHAT on EARTH should you do with it? I had the same question after making my first bug. Well, the options are endless let me tell you! You can add your ginger bug to an array of juices for added probiotic power. Now, my...
The Winner of the January Giveaway is…..
And the WINNER of a VITAMIX is.... DAVID V. Congratulations David! To claim your prize please email: support@greenmommas.com Thanks everyone for entering and look for the February giveaway happening SOON 🙂
Is Childhood Eczema The New Normal?
Eczema is a childhood condition that is on the rise today. This condition can range from mild to severe. Often flaring up and causing uncomfortable burning, pain, itching and overall grumpiness…eczema is no fun for kids or parents. For our story healing my daughter's...
How to Make a Ginger Bug
Adding fermented foods to your child’s diet is a wonderful way to get healthy, gut-balancing flora into the digestive tract. Fermented food and drink is cheaper than a probiotic supplement and is also more readily absorbed by the body. The earlier kids are exposed...
How to Get Your Child to EAT…Without Changing What’s for Dinner!
Do you struggle with getting your kids to actually sit down and EAT at mealtime? Sometimes my kids are too engrossed in playing to stop and come to the table. My article published on The Nourished Life this week talks about simple strategies you can use today...
Smart Kids Eat Like THIS!
I am thrilled to have my article Smart Kids Eat Like This! featured on the Oh Lardy website. Head on over there and learn about 7 ways to get more brain power out of your food.
Homemade Fruit Snacks (Gluten-free, Dairy-free)
I have been working on this recipe for WEEKS. My kids have always loved the idea of fruit snacks, but the store bought varieties are so full of artificial colors and sweeteners that I never buy them. I love portable homemade snacks for kids so when I bought my first...
