(crunchy mom approved) Here is your guide to gifts HE WILL LOVE and you will always love for him! lol. The items with a ⭐️ are my husband's TOP FIVE pics for Father's Day, so if you are overwhelmed, you can start there. OUTDOOR & TRAVEL Actually Sexy Sun Hat Wired Ear Buds - for road trips and travel Travel Duffel ⭐️Rocking Camp Outdoor Chair - you'll fight over this one! ⭐️Fire-Pit Poker/Stoking Stick - we love this thing! Yeti Lunch Box RTIC (mid size) Cooler - we have put

At age 42, Ryan just got a tongue tie release! And you won't believe what happened. Ryan had several airway related symptoms that were resolved, and some were easy to connect with his airway. He was snoring, grinding his teeth, waking up in the middle of the night... it's pretty easy to connect those to airway issues. The surprising thing is that his tongue tie release also healed about 90% of his foot pain: plantar fasciitis. We explain why and how that worked in this week'

With tick-borne diseases at an all time high, it is important to know: How to prevent tick bites How to remove a tick if you get bit What to do after a bite How to get your tick tested for disease Prevention is ideal, right? If we can prevent being bitten, that's the best case scenario. And as you might guess - I want to do that as naturally as possible! Thankfully, that's not so hard these days with companies making healthier options. FYI: I did a podcast episode on this t

On April 21st, I embarked on one of the most challenging physical adventures of my life: hiking the Grand Canyon with my husband Ryan. We covered 19 miles in a single day, down 5000 feet and then climbing back up 5,000 feet in elevation. The entire journey took us 12 hours, filled with breathtaking views that no camera could truly capture. This experience tested my body. It felt brutal at times. But I loved it! I'm so thankful I got to do it! I want to inspire you to recogniz

You can take the easy and healthy teriyaki sauce recipe that I share here and use it over any kind of stir-fry type of meal that you like. Beef and broccoil is a great one. This is a budget friendly, easy dinner idea!

Egg casseroles are such a great make ahead breakfast. Good for a crowd, filling, and delicious! There are tons of combos out there as far as ingredients go. But this one with sweet potato, eggs and sausage is my personal favorite. Don't worry about perfection in measuring on this recipe. Swapping ingredients or adding a little more or a little less will work just fine!

If you’ve ever been told you snore, if you grind your teeth, wake up exhausted or breathe through your mouth — this post is for you. Airway health is one of the most overlooked foundations of overall wellness. And two of the biggest pieces of that puzzle? Tongue ties and myofunctional therapy. This is why I’m so excited about the new podcast episode I just released on this topic — and why I’m especially invested right now: my husband, Ryan, has officially started his myofun

I reflected on what worked well for me in 2025. That helped me come up with this list of five things I want to CONTINUE doing in 2026. If you are interested in my goals for what I want to try and add to my life in 2026 (health wise) let me know and I'll share that, too!

Pumpkin is a very nutritious food! It is loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. Thankfully, it's also very versatile, usable in both sweet and savory dishes. We use it in typical American ways like in our oat muffins or pancakes . But we also use it in chili and in chia seed pudding! If you have whole pumpkins, you can also roast it! But back to the reason for THIS post - chia seed pudding! This is an easy, year-round breakfast idea. I whip it up before

This simple curry recipe is packed with nutrition and made with mild curry powder so it's family friendly!

As I write this, it's the third week of school for the fall semester and I'm feeling the need for simple yet satisfying meals in the evenings. This chicken, broccoli, and quinoa casserole meal is all of that. It can be made in one pot or pan, it is simple and oh so satisfying!

I used to be an Armor All girlie! But now I wouldn't touch that stuff. The ingredients, the smell, the pollution.... not worth it! But when we started switching to non toxic products in our home, we realized the car care products were no bueno. 🚫 I didn't want to use toxic products that would absorb into my skin, that I would inhale and that would pollute the waterways. I'm sharing what I use now. Not only is if safer, it works so much better. It's fast, easy and effect

What exactly is collagen? How does it work in your body, and how can you make sure you're getting enough of it? Let’s dive into some of the science, benefits, and everyday tips for incorporating collagen into your lifestyle.

Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding is a year round breakfast or snack option at our house. It has regular attendance on the Meredith family breakfast menu plan.

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Nourishing, warm, delicious soup recipe. Enjoy! Potato Leek Soup Recipe: Ingredients: 1 pound leeks, well cleaned (they have a tendency...

How red light therapy works, the benefits of red light therapy and brands I recommend.

Here is what I think has contributed to them trying hard things: