Face oils should be applied after moisturizer, according to science. This little known fact took us by surprise. We always assumed layering face oils underneath face creams made sense according to the “rules.” Thinner products …
Screen-Free Activities for Kids Preteen and Older
Your kids are home a lot these days. While they are old enough to keep themselves entertained, it doesn’t stop them from coming to you when they’re bored. Here’s a list of kid-tested, screen-free activities …
How to be Current on Events without Doomscrolling
The news has been one big bummer after another. We want to be current, but sometimes, it’s just too much for the mind and soul during this rather tumultuous time. But when we stop doomscrolling …
How to Cut Cauliflower without Making a Mess
We admit it. Sometimes, we let our head of cauliflower get a little old before we finally use it. Why? Because, we have to be in the mood to clean the mess from cutting it. …
Screen-Free Activities for Kids Under Age 8
We get it. The one thing that would be truly game-changing for parents during this pandemic is childcare or safe in-person school. We wish we had a solution for that. But until public policy can …
Sweet Potato and Carrot Fries, an Easy Side
It’s all about the presentation when it comes to kids, and you can’t beat the presentation of fries! Using a variety of colors creates visual interest, as well as providing different nutrients. It also helps …
The Simple Act of Belly Breaths Can Improve Your Life
When we first learned about belly breaths, it really caught our attention. It may sound New Age, but it has ancient roots. And its benefits have been scientifically verified (3). This simple act of controlling …
Is Lanolin the Answer to Your Dry Skin Woes?
Every year without fail, our skin takes a beating from the harsh winter air. We experience dry chapped lips, cracked hands and itchy arms, legs and back. Our response is to slather on lotions, oils, …
One of the Best Books for Anyone Raising Children
The Gardener and the Carpenter by Alison Gopnik is a beautifully written book on the philosophy of raising children. The author likens raising children to tending a garden where you try to protect and foster …
Sautéed Greens with Garlic: 2 Ingredients, 3 Ways
Did you know all you need to make a delicious side dish is some garlic and leafy greens? In fact, sautéed greens with garlic can make 3 different side dishes. Nearly all greens work: spinach, …