Archives for August 2014

Paleo Kindergarten Lunches {Gluten-free, Grain-Free} — The First Day of School

My oldest baby went to Kindergarten this morning.

I am so incredibly grateful that God gifted me with this amazing, sweet baby boy. As he is off to school today I can’t help but be grateful for every second with him, and at the same time grieve a bit over the times that I have been a failure as a mom. I know, I can’t be a perfect mom. I tell my children all the time that mommy needs forgiveness too. But, sometimes during moments like these, it still hurts a little bit to know there are many times that I’ve spoken too harshly to my children and been a frustrated mom. If only I could stuff some of those words and harsh tones back in my mouth. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Family, Healing Foods Tagged With: Kidergarten, Kids, paleo, Paleo Lunch, School Lunch

How I Beat a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) without Antibioitcs

8 Aug by Becky Webb 35 Comments

It was about 7 weeks ago that I got my very first urinary tract infection (UTI).

It was no fun at all. It hit me about 10 pm at night, I couldn’t sleep because I felt like I had to pee, chronically, with no end in sight. Ugh, it was awful. Thankfully I didn’t have any pain associated with it. I had no pressure around my bladder and no burning when I urinated initially, but I did have an uncomfortable feeling. That evening I started drinking lots and lots of water, popping vitamin C and garlic, which is a natural antibiotic. I rubbed Thieves essential oil over my bladder throughout the night. Finally, about 4 hours later the urge to go potty went away and I was able to go to sleep. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Healing Remedies Tagged With: healing remedies, Urinary Tract Infection, UTI

Slow-Cooker Chocolate Chicken Mole and a Cookbook Giveaway!

5 Aug by Becky Webb Leave a Comment

I am often tempted to ask Arsy Vartanian to move closer to me so I can hire her as my personal chef…

Really, I’m not kidding. I would love to have a personal chef. Who wouldn’t? Food just tastes better to me when someone else makes it, and every single recipe in Arsy’s cookbook makes me hungry.

If you don’t have a copy of Arsy’s book, The Paleo Foodie Cookbook, run out and get you a copy right now. These recipes are absolutely mouth-watering. Page after page of this beautiful cookbook contains the most gorgeous photos of tasty recipes. Recipes that will make everyone in your family happy. [Read more…]