Written by Kari, Contributing Writer This is a transitional time of year for almost everybody out there. School has started up again, summer is almost over and the cooler months are on the way. All of this means that we are going to have to pay more attention to keeping our immune systems strong so those ever present germs and bugs don’t have a chance to wreak havoc inside our bodies! Even healthy families and houses can experience the sniffles, coughing and that ‘yucky’ feeling, but do we … [Read more...]
Create Your Own Health Arsenal: Build A Strong Immune System & Treat Symptoms Naturally
September 9, 2013 By
3 Simple Methods to Save Money and Stop Wasting Food
August 23, 2013 By
Written by Kari, Contributing Writer Do you cringe when it comes to wasting food? I certainly do and it seems that in our society it’s not looked down upon like it used to be. There was a time when the only food a family had was what they grew on their land. Maybe small towns had a quaint little corner store that sold some food items - but they weren't like our Walmart Supercenters or Krogers. People valued food and I think we've lost that in this day and age of abundance, prepackaged foods … [Read more...]
How to Beat the Heat Naturally
August 15, 2013 By
Written by Kristin, Guest Post I am a native of Florida. I should be used to summer heat. I should naturally love and embrace 101 degree heat waves like a pro. August in Florida is just plain old hot! I am still working on the embracing part. Even with the heat, life must go on as normal. My children love the outdoors and being kept in the house for more than a couple hours can lead to absolute chaos. Playtime outside is a must. We also have four new hens in our backyard. We have been busy … [Read more...]
How to Dye Your Hair with Henna {And Why You Should}
July 17, 2013 By
Written by Liz, Contributing Writer As a girl my mother dyed her hair using nothing but raspberries she plucked out of the bushes in her New Jersey backyard. Though simple, the dye worked like a charm, tinting her hair a radiant yet subtle ruby red. And best of all, it was completely natural. Today, I choose to follow in the footsteps of the woman that I have looked up to my entire life – my mother. In honor of her I have decided to dye my hair using all natural henna products. Just … [Read more...]
Having the Right Attitude about Healthy Eating { And Healthy BBQ Options}
June 24, 2013 By
photo credit Written by Kim, Contributing Writer Summer Barbecues- a much-anticipated American tradition. Particularly around Memorial Day and July 4th. But what about for those of us trying to eat a healthier diet? A barbecue might seem like an event to be avoided totally. But there is no need, as you will see. But before I get on to sharing the wonderful wholesome alternatives to common barbecue fare, let me share a bit about how we may be tempted to alter … [Read more...]
Isn’t Exercise An Optional Activity?
June 3, 2013 By
Written by Kim, Contributing Writer **note from Rachel: Please meet Kim, another new monthly contributor. Kim's passions are not only her family but educating the public about healthy eating and living. In all areas of health I like to begin with the question, “Was this part of God’s original optimal design for us?” I want to make sure that anything I've added to my life lines up with the God’s word. Exercise is no exception. John and I spent the majority of our life as … [Read more...]
Reestablishing Your Heath Route: Kelly’s Story
May 20, 2013 By
Have you ever felt lost in the medical route of health? Often times you aren't given answers, you're given a medication to cover up your symptom and no real solutions to get to the cause of the problem. And more times than not, the problem keeps coming back, for example doctors have overly prescribed antibiotics for reoccurant ear inflections when research shows that usually they will clear up on their own and there are natural remedies to help ease the … [Read more...]
Natural Shea Butter Sunscreen
May 15, 2013 By
Written by Kelly, Contributing Writer Hi, Everyone! I am so very excited to be visiting with you at Day2Day Joys today! Thank you, Rachel!! My name is Kelly and I blog over at Eyes on the Source. Today, I wanted to share with you something relatively new to our family, but I am sure many of you have heard of or tried this product, already. We started using Shea Butter several months ago as yet another experiment to bring healing to my son's eczema and psoriasis. I had heard of its … [Read more...]
Natural Sources of Folic Acid
April 19, 2013 By
Written by Justyn Lang of Creative Christian MamaWhen a woman is pregnant or is trying to conceive, she is usually told to start taking folic acid supplement to prevent birth defects.Did you know that this synthetic form of the vitamin folate has been shown in many studies to cause cancer? Click here the scoop on what folic acid is and how to get plenty of the natural sources of folate in your diet. Something all pregnant or trying to conceive women should read!**This is a post from Raising … [Read more...]
Turning your Power On {Chiropractic Care for Families}
March 15, 2013 By
Welcome if this is your first time visiting! This post is a little long so hang in there, but with help from my husband, we've tried to make this information understandable to help you learn about how the body works. For you to be able to turn your car on, you must have gas in the tank, for you to turn on a light in your room, you must have a light bulb, for you to even use your iPhone or laptop to read this now, the power has to be turned on and your device must be charged. And to turn … [Read more...]
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