by Amara | holistic, kids, natural remedies, wellness
Fire Cider is an old folk remedy that has so many uses and benefits that I try never to be without, especially in the Autumn and Winter. Following are just a few reasons I love it so much: Warming & energizing (beneficial for cooler months) Has antibacterial and...
by Amara | food, health, holistic, moms, nutrition, Uncategorized, wellness
Unfortunately for me (ahem, I mean the Switch Witch) our neighbors bought a lot of “good candy” this year (ie: peanut butter cups, almond joy and snickers). My children had a few pieces this weekend and then left the rest for the Switch Witch. She dutifully came in...
by Amara | food, health, holistic, natural remedies, nutrition, Uncategorized, wellness
A cleanse can last for as long as you like but I find it’s helpful to commit to at least 4-5 days (particularly if you’re giving up foods that you normally eat). There are many, many different philosophies on cleansing but the most simple concept to remember is to...
by Amara | moms, Uncategorized, wellness
My eight year old recently asked if I would teach him to ski. I felt nervous. I was never an avid skier and the last time I went was thirteen years ago. I always wanted to love skiing but I didn’t. The chair lift scared me and the boots really hurt my calves. Skiing...
by Amara | health, Uncategorized, wellness
So you’re exhausted and you KNOW you need more sleep and you’d LOVE to get more sleep but you simply don’t know HOW? The truth is, there are many, many reasons why you may be tired. If you’re getting a good night’s sleep on a regular basis (for most people that means...
by Amara | health, moms, Uncategorized, wellness
It feels like my husband and I have been talking about what to get the kids for Christmas for months. We try not to buy too many (I hate clutter; they have so much already; we try to focus on the true meaning of the season, yada, yada). But, earlier this week, I had a...
