How To Save Your Sanity When The Weather Outside Is Frightful
Snow days sound good … for about 5 minutes – then you remember that you’re a mom. Here are some winter sanity savers that can help get you through the snow days.
The Gift Of Saying YES: Inspiration For A New Year
A Beautiful Message Anyone else ready to kick 2018 to the curb? I’ve previously written about grief, having a tough year, and how so many people I love have been struggling. Among them is the family of Lena Tietjen, a beautiful, brave little girl who recently...
Grief And The Holidays: Finding Comfort And Joy
So many people who I know and love have gone through very difficult situations this year, facing unimaginable pain and loss, and struggling through the holidays. So, here are a few words about facing grief over the holidays.
How To Make Halloween Special With A Teal Pumpkin
You’ve probably heard of the Teal Pumpkin Project. But if you haven’t, maybe you’ve seen some teal pumpkins on door steps and in stores and you are wondering what that’s all about. Over 8% of children have an allergy to at least one food. I...
Calm The Crazy: Breathing Techniques Kids Will Love
You know those times when your kids seem a little distracted, stimmy, or unfocused? Sometimes a moment of mindfulness is all that is needed to refocus energy and get back on track. Breathing techniques can calm the body, reduce stress and tension, and help achieve a positive mind-body balance.
The Best Trader Joe’s Quick & Easy Healthy Stovetop Meals
If you are like me, you will love these easy, healthy stovetop meals. Everything is available at Trader Joe’s. These meals contain no wheat/gluten, dairy, or grains and they are fast and super simple – all you need is a few pots and pans and a stovetop. No chopping, prepping, or peeling required!
What You Need To Do When Stress Weighs You Down
I’ve been thinking a lot about stress. This is an interesting way to look at it, and I thought I would share here. Maybe it will help one of you look at your stress from a different perspective.
Essential Oils For The Best Summer Ever
Summer is my favorite season, but it’s not without its share of annoyances. Humidity, summer sickness, and bugs are definitely at the top of that list. Luckily, your favorite essential oils can help with all your summer stresses.
Easy Avocado Recipes You’ll Love This Summer
love avocados! They are delicious, buttery, filling, and so good for you. These awesome avocado recipes from Delicious Living are perfect for summer and best of all, they are Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo, and Vegan!
The Best Ways To Reduce Chlorine Exposure
I love summer, and my kids love swimming pools. Swimming is the perfect activity – great exercise that gets them super tired. But I really, really hate chlorine. It is a dangerous chemical that can cause itchy skin, red eyes, and serious health problems....
Happy Mother’s Day, Just A Mom
Happy Mother’s Day! This day was created to honor the importance of being a mom – of giving life to and nurturing another human being. So, let’s take a moment to do just that. Let’s stop the “just a mom” dismissing. It is being...
This Is My Autism: All That I Will Never Know
So much of my mom job is hindered by autism. How can I alleviate fears, instill confidence, comfort worries if I don’t know what they are?
This Is My Autism: Leaky Gut & Special Diets
I had read that children on the Autism spectrum often suffer from medical issues and have nutritional deficiencies and gut inflammation. But I had always brushed it off because my son never physically showed any signs of medical issues. I decided to look into this some more.
This Is My Autism: Stages of Emotion
Autism. I used to not be able to say this word out loud without my heart sinking just a little. It made me sad (still does sometimes) and angry (still does sometimes). You see I have a son with autism.
This Is My Autism: Carrying It All
Autism often comes with a laundry list of medical issues that interfere with development and weigh our kids down. One day could be perfect with the next day a complete disaster. I root for the good days, but we’ve had our fair share of disasters, like this day from a few years ago:
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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
