by Holistically Whole | Apr 4, 2016
I’ve referenced The Great Shit Event of 2013 on this site, but today (which is the anniversary), 3 years later, I’ve finally recovered enough that I can laugh at it instead of cry. No twist or surprising ending to this one – I’ve already given...
by Holly Riley | Apr 3, 2016
This blog comes to you courtesy of Holly Riley, an amazing warrior mom and a personal friend of mine. I think her piece is the perfect choice to kick off this month’s guest blogs because it may challenge what you’ve been told about autism. I am so grateful...
by Holistically Whole | Apr 2, 2016
Today is World Autism Awareness Day. As I said in my post yesterday, I could not be more aware of autism. I and families like mine live autism 24/7/365. I explained why I don’t celebrate autism, and why I sometimes dread April (Autism Awareness Month). But, I...
by Holistically Whole | Apr 1, 2016
April is here again. For autism families, it means a month of blue lights to raise autism awareness and to celebrate neurological diversity. And to many of us, it feels like a slap in the face – the rate of autism continues to skyrocket while families are left...
by Holistically Whole | Mar 23, 2016
I am technically a Catholic, but I don’t think I’ve ever really been a good Catholic. More like an I-Was-Born-Catholic-So-I-Still-Am Catholic. A Christmas/Easter Catholic. A My-Kids-Are-Baptized Catholic. I tried to be a good person, but I wasn’t too concerned with...
by Solutions by Cara | Mar 17, 2016
Most of my friendships with those who share my passion for natural wellness developed because of our mutual wellness-weirdness (you seriously forget how strange the products that you have on-hand/your go-to remedies/medical issues you talk about sound to people who...
by Holistically Whole | Mar 11, 2016
I was so super excited to find out about Camille’s Paleo kitchen because it isn’t just Paleo recipes – it’s a cooking show for Paleo foodies! Check it out at PaleoKitchen.TV. So, I decided to try out these awesome apricot ribs (you can watch...
by Holistically Whole | Mar 1, 2016
If that groundhog is right, spring has sprung! This month you can actually look forward to spring cleaning (well, maybe…). The March 2016 Young Living promo is here to help you clean up your surroundings and support your own wellness without harsh or toxic...
by Holistically Whole | Feb 26, 2016
Just because you are eating grain-free doesn’t mean you have to give up muffins. There are amazing recipes using almond and/or coconut flour. Muffins are a perfect snack because they are easy to make, easy to pack, and easy to freeze. So, I present: Nut Butter...
by Holistically Whole | Feb 15, 2016
We are in the midst of Fashion Week! Not news to you autism moms. I’m sure that it is your ultimate priority in between therapy sessions and cooking allergy-friendly meals and cleaning up poop. Right? Clearly, I’m kidding. If you don’t have time to peruse the fashion...
My autism journey has changed the way I live and care for my family. I am passionate about nontoxic products, natural remedies, grain-free nutrition, essential oils, and healing the symptoms known as autism. This is a space for anyone aspiring toward cleaner, healthier living.
XO Joanna
