Spiriteds, we are going to turn our smoothie game up to 11 today. We are going to make a simple, convenient, healthy eating strategy even better. Oh, yes, Spiriteds. This is happening. I can’t even lie about my smoothie game. I eat them on the regular, and with a spirited little at home with me, it’s sometimes the only way I get nutrients into my diet during the day. Furthermore, now that the firstborn is starting to have a schedule of her own, sometimes it’s the only way she gets healthy ... continue reading...
5 Mouthwatering Grain-Free Recipes
It’s dinnertime, everyone’s hangry, and you need something healthy and grain-free on the menu. Well, Spiriteds, here are 5 Mouthwatering Grain-Free Recipes that are anything but boring, totally go-to, and ready in a matter of minutes. First up on our list of 5 mouthwatering grain-free recipes that don’t suck are Loaded Shrimp Tacos. Seriously, these are drippy goodness. K-Hubs and I barely came up for air while sinking our teeth into these. And we didn’t share with the girls either. Because ... continue reading...
Lavender Body Butter
This super-easy-to-make homemade lotion is gluten-free and soy-free and provides a cheaper alternative to store-bought body care products. Do you dream about going to the spa? I do. I dream about going to a spa in the mountains or near a body of water that is bigger than the puddle of water sitting in my backyard. For now, however, those dreams must remain dreams.But that doesn't mean we can't enjoy spa treatments at home. Or maybe settle for feeling like we are getting spa treatments at ... continue reading...
Lavender Sugar Scrub
Do-it-yourself lavender sugar scrub is gluten-free and soy-free. With just five ingredients, it's also easy to make and ready to go in 10 minutes or less!Stress relief in a jar. Relaxation at your fingertips. A day at the spa without leaving your house. This sugar scrub is AMAZING. And Toodle? She can't get enough of it. "I think I'll need some sugar scrub in my bath tonight because I need to get out the old energy to make room for the new energy." Dying. Dead on the floor over here. How is it ... continue reading...
That Time We Went to Texas and Learned Things
Yesterday I shared what finally prompted us to visit a specialty clinic out of state. And today I’ll share what we learned. As a recap, we had Toodle tested for:Vitamin D deficiencyCandida overgrowthBacterial infectionGenetic mutationsHistamine intoleranceAnd possibly a few other things that were wrapped into the above tests. And oh boy, did we learn ALL THE THINGS. I cannot even with all that we learned.But let me try.It turns out that Toodle was pretty low on the vitamin D scale. Not ... continue reading...
