Each time this year, I find myself re-newing myself. It is such an odd time of the year for renewal. One would think the New Year or spring time would foster this important growth, but the fall does this to me. It reminds me starting fresh with the school year and as the seasons change, […]

B is for Basil! This is one of my favorite herbs, so rich, flavorful and versatile. Basil is part of the mint family and there are over 60 varieties that fall into three categories: sweet, purple and bush. It is packed with nutrients being rich in Vitamin K, which is important for blood clotting. Manganese, […]

  While I am a few days late on the #AtoZChallenge, but there is still plenty of the days in the month that I will not miss out on this fun opportunity to blog my way through the alphabet on vitamins, minerals and herbs. I am excited to share with you some really great info […]

PARCC testing is next week for our school. The more I am reading online, from blogs, other parents and public education teachers, the more I feel better with our decision on why my daughter is opting out of PARCC. What I have also learned that most didn’t realize that PARCC is an option. So yes, […]

This past week a series of four undercover videos leaked to the media left me beside myself; the vile practice of Planned Parenthood selling aborted fetuses, absolutely disgusted me. Yet, oddly, I saw more posts in an uproar over the killing Cecile the lion than this horribly unjust treatment of the unborn lives of children. The lack of […]

I get quite a few questions about protein powders. Like everyone else I had my fair share. However, what people fail to realize is whatever your body doesn’t use up, it will get stored in your fat cells. And while low carb, paleo, SCD diets are all fine, we still have to be careful of […]