by Sara Tipton | Aug 11, 2019
As we start gearing up for the first day of school, it’s important to plan for emergencies that may occur when our children are away from home and not in our care. We moms can’t always be around to help when our kids need it. Having some handy items stashed away in a...
by Sara Tipton | Jul 22, 2019
More than half of Americans have a pet, and those of us who do are often almost as concerned with their well being as we are with our own. Because of that, there are 4 things you should NEVER do with your pet (although this refers more to dogs than anything else) in...
by Tess Pennington | Nov 21, 2011
When it comes to keeping house, our grandmothers had it figured out—and they did so on a dime! We don’t have to look farther than the vintage copies of the Farmer’s Almanac, Reader’s Digest, and a household cleaning book circa 1950 for all the useful...
by Sara Tipton | Feb 27, 2019
Apple cider vinegar has a fairly lengthy history when it comes to natural home remedies. It has been touted as a cure-all for almost everything; from helping blood pressure issues, fungal infections, to sore throats and even weight loss. Let’s get one big myth...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Dec 31, 2018
Ready Nutrition guys and gals, let it never be said that I under-emphasize weight training and physical conditioning. I believe it to be the centerpiece of keeping yourself in good health both physically and mentally. That being said, you need to give yourself an...
by Lisa Egan | Mar 4, 2019
This article originally posted on All About Habits When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive– to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. – Marcus Aurelius, Meditations There is an ancient philosophy that can help you find the...
by Sara Tipton | Apr 15, 2019
A new study suggests that doctors return to more natural and holistic roots by prescribing healthy foods and an improved diet for some Americans. Long stuck in a culture where unhealthy diets and chemical-laden foods have become normal, many doctors are now breaking...
by Sara Tipton | May 29, 2019
As people are increasingly turning to plants and nature to aid their body and mood, herbal and natural remedies will continue to increase in popularity. Corydalis root is one of those herbal remedies and has been shown to be useful in the gentle relief of pain. The...
by Lisa Egan | Oct 23, 2018
At best, stress can interfere with your happiness and productivity. At worst, stress can be a slow killer: It can adversely affect your immune, cardiovascular, neuroendocrine, and central nervous systems, especially when it is experienced chronically. Avoiding stress...
by Ruby Burks | Jan 24, 2016
A few years back when my kids were still pretty young, one of my girls and I and the family dog took a short walk in National Forest not too far from where we live. I had let the dog off the leash to stretch its legs while my young daughter and I enjoyed a leisurely...
by Sara Tipton | Nov 30, 2018
Arnica is an herbal medicine known for its healing properties. Whether your entire basement is filled with canned foods and enough water to survive the apocalypse or you simply keep a first aid kit in your car “just in case,” you should consider adding...
by Joshua Krause | Jan 10, 2015
For our ancient ancestors, there was no such thing as fasting. It was called “going hungry” and they did everything in their power to prevent it. Not having enough food was a very common challenge for most people throughout history, and for some it was,...
