Reading Time: 9 minutesLast year, I began seeing a chiropractor because of constant pain in my neck and shoulder area. My first visit began with an interview and a few simple tests, such as a hand strength test. Another was an oxygen + CO2 level test, which involved taking deep breaths while my finger was inserted into a …
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THE UNGRATEFUL TRAIN: A Perspective I Didn’t Expect
Reading Time: 4 minutesAfter having a rental car for 22 days, I couldn’t have been more excited to get my car back Tuesday! When the guy drove up in it, it was nicer than I remembered, and then when I opened the door,
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LIFE WITH ROUX #002: Natural Dog Care 101
Reading Time: 9 minutesSince we live a holistic, natural lifestyle, it only made sense for us to give this same life to our new fur-family member! We discovered that it doesn’t take much effort on our part to give this life gift to our dog because we already have everything we need to feed her. We don’t buy …
Weekly Meal Planner + Shopping List | Free Printable
Reading Time: 4 minutesRecently, I found myself trying to figure out what I’m going to be feeding everyone for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Even though I already planned my meals, I noticed that I was still going to the store more often than I wanted, and ultimately spending more than I intended. With school right around the …
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Homeschooling Myths I Once Believed: Until I Actually Did It
Reading Time: 14 minutesUntil I actually dove into homeschooling myself, there were some things that I didn’t fully understand. Don’t homeschool kids become hermit crabs and unsociable from being home all day? Aren’t there certain “requirements” for the kids to be able to “keep up” with the kids in public school? Would I really be able to homeschool …
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Homemade Toothpaste
Reading Time: 6 minutesI’ve been using this homemade toothpaste for about 2 years now, maybe longer. It keeps my teeth bright and white and keeps us away from the toxic ingredient fluoride. I’m amazed at the number of people that I talk to who do not know about fluoride. This post and video will help to clear things …
Whiten Your Teeth Naturally
Reading Time: 4 minutesBecause of my daily routine, I don’t have to whiten my teeth too often. I make and use my own toothpaste using coconut oil, baking soda, and essential oils, which help to keep my teeth really white all year long. About 2 weeks ago, I ran out of my homemade toothpaste, so I used the …
When You Don’t Catch Fish
Reading Time: 4 minutesMy husband’s first twelve years of life were spent at the very tip of Louisiana, which is pretty much the farthest south you can go down the Mississippi River. Down there in the Venice area, the fish are abundant, and it is the epitome of “Sportsman’s Paradise.”
LIFE WITH ROUX #001: Our Milestone Dog, Nine Months Later
Reading Time: 9 minutesNine months is long enough to grow a human, but it’s also long enough to know what a wild ride it can be when you have a large breed puppy! I titled this post “#001” because I’m positive I’ll have lots to write about our chocolate lab named Roux! Never in a million years would …
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What My Social Media Photos Aren’t Telling You
Reading Time: 9 minutesIt’s so easy to start thinking your life is less-than-average while scrolling through social media these days. Someone is always on vacation, buying a new car, attending a special event, or their kid has gotten an award for something great. While all of these things are really good things, we have to remember that Facebook …
BAKED CAJUN ROUX
Reading Time: 5 minutesKnock on wood – I’ve never burnt a roux before, but I know people who have. They walked away from the stove for just a half-second, and when they turned around, their roux was burnt! What a waste of time after stirring for sooooo long! Standing in the same place at the stove for hours …
The Story Behind Healthier Ingredients
Reading Time: 11 minutesMy Personal Story of How We Took Control of Our Family’s Health with common questions answered below Our journey towards health all started when my oldest son was about two-and-a-half years old, and he lived with a constant runny nose with yellow-green snot. We all know the dreaded, yucky, yellow-green snot. Although it was gross …
4 Steps Closer to a Cajun Kitchen
Reading Time: 4 minutesMany times, I think authentic Cajun dishes need a little practice to get it right. You may not always get the roux you want the first time, or you may walk away for a minute and burn it! Whatever happens, don’t give up! You will get it eventually, and it will be so worth it! …
The Mom That Never Gave Up
Reading Time: 5 minutesI can post a nice photo and some mushy stuff about how blessed I am to be a mom, and it’s all true. But, let’s be honest. It gets rough. Life is tough, and many times I want to throw my hands up and say “I can’t do it anymore. Not today.”
5 Ways To Use Extreme-Couponing Methods When You’re Too Busy
Reading Time: 10 minutesI’ve heard it over and over and over, “I want to do extreme-couponing, but I just don’t have time for that.” New flash – neither do I.
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