The Trouble With Fireworks

The Trouble With Fireworks

  The most amazing display of fireworks I have ever witnessed was on the Halifax pier in celebration of Canada Day almost 20 years ago. I stood shoulder to shoulder in a standing room only crowd as the fireworks exploded over our heads, perfectly synchronized to the […]

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There Is Always Hope

There Is Always Hope

A few years back a sweet, sweet fellow FPIES mama surprised me by sending a necklace that held the phrase “there is always hope”. Over the years, “there is always hope” has become the GAPS Kids slogan, as moms repeat this sincere encouragement to new members as […]

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A Cod Liver Oil Debacle

A Cod Liver Oil Debacle

The blog posts and facebook threads have been running rampant with conversation over the study recently released by Dr. Kaayla Daniel, (former) Vice President of the Weston A Price Foundation. For those of you who may not know, the controversy surrounding cod liver oil has been brewing for […]

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Why I Made Homemade Fish Food (or My GAPS Fishtank)

Why I Made Homemade Fish Food (or My GAPS Fishtank)

  (*update posted at bottom*) I broke all of my established animal “rules” when we got our 10 gallon fresh water aquarium. As a a homeschooling mama, long time public educator, and aquarium lover since I was small, it was not hard to justify the educational value […]

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A Real Food Chef: Want it?

When I first made the dive into real food and doing GAPS with Ellie, I absolutely panicked. I had no idea how to make nutrient dense broth. I had no idea how to pack kraut into jars. I needed this stuff yesterday, and I now had to […]

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I Can’t Believe It’s Just Butter

I Can't Believe It's Just Butter

Watch out. This is about to be one of the NOT best posts I have ever written. It’s not. And here’s why: It’s just to get me writing again. Yes. That’s right. I went M.I.A. (cue some sort of song of doom here) In the land of […]

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Coconut Water and It’s Amazing Benefits

Coconut Water and It's Amazing Benefits

Coconut water is one amazing food that has proven to be an extremely pivotal part of the healing journey in our home. The clear liquid from the middle of a young, green coconut has a long list of benefits. Coconut water is full of magnesium, potassium, and […]

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Grain Free Chicken Feed

Grain Free Chicken Feed

  It can be done. We did it. We do it every day. And the number one question I get is what in the world do I feed them. So are you ready for the secret?  You may be disappointed. It is not an exact science. Really […]

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Getting Started with Allergy Safe Chickens (Soy, Corn, Grain Free!)

Getting Started with Allergy Safe Chickens (Soy, Corn, Grain Free!)

Did you miss the post about my daughter’s food allergies and the start of our grain free chickens? Check that out here: Our Grain Free Chickens And if you are curious about allergens found in meat due to feed, check out this post: A Hidden Cause for […]

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Why I Stopped Buying Kerrygold Butter

Why I Stopped Buying Kerrygold Butter

I suppose that cliché must always be true, and all good things must come to an end. Sadly, there have been some changes to Kerrygold and their products which means I will be adjusting my grocery list. Kerrygold butter has been a staple around our house for […]

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