Last Winter was brutal – it seemed like my one year old daughter was getting sick every week for awhile there. This year I’ve put together my natural remedy kit and feel more prepared. One of my most effective and tasty items in my medicinal bag of tricks are Elderberry Gummy Robots! Cora absolutely loves these,… Read More
Flu Blasting, Kid-Approved Elderberry Syrup Recipe
Does your child have the flu? Drop everything and make some Elderberry Syrup! Elderberries (Sambucus spp) are dreamy, super berries that work wonders on preventing and reducing flu-like symptoms. Plus my daughter loves the sweet, fruity taste of this syrup. Elderberries contain anthocyanin, an antioxidizing flavonoid that strengthens the immune system and fights inflammation. One… Read More
Healthier Versions of Your Favorite Halloween Candies
Healthier Halloween candy for our kids – is it realistic? I’m always struggling to strike that balance between wanting my daughter to participate and share in all the memory-making collective traditions that our society values, and trying to do what’s best for her. Today’s favorites (Snickers, Kit Kats, Twix etc.) are a chemical cocktail of synthetics, toxic… Read More
Homemade (Healthier) Sports Drink Recipe
A few days ago Cora had a high fever, and someone suggested I give her some Pedialyte. Apparently, it’s the go to, pediatrician-recommended solution for dehydration in children. Although she didn’t end up needing anything, it send me down the rabbit hole on this and other “thirst quenchers”. It became clear that most of them contain a dose… Read More