A Homebirth Transfer, Homemade Fabric Softener and Dryer Sheets and Homemade Applesauce Fruitsnacks in this week's Healthy 2Day Wednesday!

Welcome back to Healthy 2day Wednesdays! I am so excited to be joining these amazing ladies in hosting every Wednesday:

• Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthy
• Day2Day Joys

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Top three this week:

Since you were one of the three "chosen"... you've been Facebooked and Tweeted by Erin!

A Homebirth Transfer Story from Simplify, Life, Love  (I thought this story went along great with my current pregnancy/birthing series!)

Homemade Fabric Softener and Dryer Sheets from Beautiful Somehow

Homemade Applesauce Fruit Snacks from Vegan Mommy Chef

Rules for this Link-Up:

• Share an idea, tip, recipe, things to avoid, something new to try, natural remedy, alternative medicine, going "green" tips, etc. that will help us to remain or become more healthy!
• If this is your first time participating read more info & get button here.
• Comment on another participant's post.
• Add button or link back to that day's link up.
• Spread the word so we can learn more ideas on keep our families healthy; feel free to share on Facebook or Twitter.
• Ideas: homebirths, natural remedies, an interesting article, something eco-friendly, a review, natural cleaner, alternative or holistic approaches to health, how to's, the list goes on & on!
• If you are adding a recipe, make sure the ingredients do not include white flour, refined sugar, processed products, packages products (unless it is clearly stated or pictured that it is organic or all natural) and the like. We are looking for whole food recipes that are beneficial to our health!

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Pasta Alternative, Crispy Kale Chips & Natural Spring Cleaning in this week's Healthy 2Day Wednesday Link-Up!

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Welcome back to Healthy 2day Wednesdays! I am so excited to be joining these amazing ladies in hosting every Wednesday:

• Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthy
• Day2Day Joys

Link up to any of our blogs with your favorite healthy post!



Top three this week:

Since you were one of the three "chosen"... you've been Facebooked and Tweeted by Rachel!

This is a great pasta alternative! Check out this post over at the Real Food Forrager, Jill has tons of tips on living a healthier lifestyle!

Yummy, I've made these before, but Linnae did an awesome job with her Crispy Kale Chips post over at Our Nourishing Journey, with health benefits, directions, and beautiful pictures!

How cute, This post isn't about decorations, although hers are cute, this is a post about Spring Cleaning with some natural homemade recipes to consider.

Rules for this Link-Up:

• Share an idea, tip, recipe, things to avoid, something new to try, natural remedy, alternative medicine, going "green" tips, etc. that will help us to remain or become more healthy!
• If this is your first time participating read more info & get button here.
• Comment on another participant's post.
• Add button or link back to that day's link up.
• Spread the word so we can learn more ideas on keep our families healthy; feel free to share on Facebook or Twitter.
• Ideas: homebirths, natural remedies, an interesting article, something eco-friendly, a review, natural cleaner, alternative or holistic approaches to health, how to's, the list goes on & on!
• If you are adding a recipe, make sure the ingredients do not include white flour, refined sugar, processed products, packages products (unless it is clearly stated or pictured that it is organic or all natural) and the like. We are looking for whole food recipes that are beneficial to our health!

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Egg Labels Explained, How to Make a Stainless Pan Non-Stick and A Healthy Cupcake Recipe Featured on This Week's Healthy 2Day Wednesday Link-Up!

Welcome back to Healthy 2Day Wednesdays! I'm so excited to be hosting this weekly link-up together with Rachel of Day2Day Joys and Anne of Quick and Easy, Cheap and Healthy. You can link up to any of our blogs with your favorite healthy post!

This week's top three:

(Each of the three chosen has been Facebooked and Tweeted by Anne!)

Ever been confused by all the different egg labels? The Soulicious Life clears up all the mystery!

Did you know you could make a stainless steel pan nonstick? Get the instructions from Whole Lifestyle Nutrition.

The cupcake recipe is awesome and healthy, but check out the amazing frosting! From This Chick Cooks.

Rules for this Link-Up:

• Share an idea, recipe, tip, something to avoid, something new to try, a natural remedy, alternative medicine, going "green" tips, etc... anything that will help us to become or remain healthy!
• If this is your first time posting, get more information and the button here.
• Comment on another participant's post.
• Add a button or link back to that day's link-up.
• Spread the word on Facebook or Twitter so we can learn more ideas about how to keep our families healthy!
• If you are adding a recipe, please be sure the ingredients do not include white flour, refined sugar, processed products, packaged products (unless the package clearly states that it is organic or natural), and the like. We are looking for recipes that benefit our health!

If you're not participating today, we hope you'll join in next week!

Homemade Toothpaste, Homemade Ranch Dressing & Homemade Nut Butter Featured in this week's Healthy 2Day Wednesday!

Welcome back to Healthy 2day Wednesdays! I am so excited to be joining these amazing ladies in hosting every Wednesday:

• Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthy
• Day2day joys

Link up to any of our blogs with your favorite healthy post!

Top three this week:

Since you were one of the three "chosen"... you've been Facebooked and Tweeted by Rachel!

Homemade No Flouride Toothpaste from Small Footprint Family





Homemade Ranch Dressing from Gabrielle's Journey to Real Stuff





Homemade Nut Butter from Your Thriving Family

Rules for this Link-Up:

• Share an idea, tip, recipe, things to avoid, something new to try, natural remedy, alternative medicine, going "green" tips, etc. that will help us to remain or become more healthy!
• If this is your first time participating read more info & get button here.
• Comment on another participant's post.
• Add button or link back to that day's link up.
• Spread the word so we can learn more ideas on keep our families healthy; feel free to share on Facebook or Twitter.
• Ideas: homebirths, natural remedies, an interesting article, something eco-friendly, a review, natural cleaner, alternative or holistic approaches to health, how to's, the list goes on & on!
• If you are adding a recipe, make sure the ingredients do not include white flour, refined sugar, processed products, packages products (unless it is clearly stated or pictured that it is organic or all natural) and the like. We are looking for whole food recipes that are beneficial to our health!

If you're not participating today, I hope you'll come back & join in next week!

Chicken "Meatza," Home-Cured Corn Beef and Steel Cut Triangles Featured in this week's Healthy2Day Wednesday Link-Up!

Welcome back to Healthy 2day Wednesdays! I am so excited to be joining these amazing ladies in hosting every Wednesday:

• day2day joys
• Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthy

Link up to any of our blogs with your favorite healthy post!

Top three this week:

Since you were one of the three "chosen"... you've been Facebooked, Pinned and Tweeted by Anne!

Chicken "Meatza" - who comes up with this amazingly creative stuff? A grain-free crust made with shredded meat! Awesome.

Home Cured Corned Beef - did you know you could cure your own corned beef at home? I didn't! Pin this one so you can have it handy for next year at St. Patrick's Day!

Steel Cut Oats Triangles - a great way to prep ahead steel cut oats!

Rules for this Link-Up:

• Share an idea, tip, recipe, things to avoid, something new to try, natural remedy, alternative medicine, going "green" tips, etc. that will help us to remain or become more healthy!

• If this is your first time participating read more info & get button here.

• Comment on another participant's post.

• Add button or link back to that day's link up.

• Spread the word so we can learn more ideas on keep our families healthy; feel free to share on Facebook or Twitter.

• Ideas: homebirths, natural remedies, an interesting article, something eco-friendly, a review, natural cleaner, alternative or holistic approaches to health, how to's, the list goes on & on!

• If you are adding a recipe, make sure the ingredients do not include white flour, refined sugar, processed products, packages products (unless it is clearly stated or pictured that it is organic or all natural) and the like. We are looking for whole food recipes that are beneficial to our health!

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Sourdough Starter, Homemade Cold Remedy & Easy Homemade Laundry Detergent Featured in This Week's Healthy 2Day Wednesday!

Welcome back to Healthy 2day Wednesdays! I am so excited to be joining these amazing ladies in hosting every Wednesday:

• Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthy
• day2day joys
• The Humbled Homemaker

Link up to any of our blogs with your favorite healthy post!

Top three this week:

Since you were one of the three "chosen"... you've Facebooked, Tweeted and Pinned by Erin!!

Brandy at Living Water Health and Wellness shared how to make a sourdough starter! I really need to get around to making this, as sourdough is my hubby's favorite!!

Rebekah, from Potholes and Pantyhose, shared her amazingly simple homemade laundry detergent recipe! 

Artistic 31 Mama shared her homemade lemon ginger cold remedy! Man, I really needed this one last week!

Rules for this Link-Up:

• Share an idea, tip, recipe, things to avoid, something new to try, natural remedy, alternative medicine, going "green" tips, etc. that will help us to remain or become more healthy!
• If this is your first time participating read more info & get button here.
• Comment on another participant's post.
• Add button or link back to that day's link up.
• Spread the word so we can learn more ideas on keep our families healthy; feel free to share on Facebook or Twitter.
• Ideas: homebirths, natural remedies, an interesting article, something eco-friendly, a review, natural cleaner, alternative or holistic approaches to health, how to's, the list goes on & on!
• If you are adding a recipe, make sure the ingredients do not include white flour, refined sugar, processed products, packages products (unless it is clearly stated or pictured that it is organic or all natural) and the like. We are looking for whole food recipes that are beneficial to our health!

Lara Bars, Calming an Overactive Child and Homemade Teething Relief Featured in this Week's Healthy2Day Wednesday Link-Up!

Welcome back to Healthy 2day Wednesdays! I am so excited to be joining these amazing ladies in hosting every Wednesday:

• Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthy
• day2day joys

Link up to any of our blogs with your favorite healthy post!

Top three this week:

Since you were one of the three "chosen"... you've Facebooked and Tweeted by Rachel!!

Nut Bars- Lara Bars, I love the taste of most Lara Bars so really want to try these one! This post comes from Eating Healthy Foods and what's really cool is her husband is a chiropractor just like mine (Rachel's)!

Calming an Overactive Child doesn't mean you always need to give them medication. Over at Jo's Health Corner you'll find a calming mist spray recipe, I think it's a great way to calm everyone!

This is exactly what every Modern Alternative Mama needs when they have a little one who is teething, I'm going to be sure to save this recipe in case we have any more kids!

Rules for this Link-Up:

• Share an idea, tip, recipe, things to avoid, something new to try, natural remedy, alternative medicine, going "green" tips, etc. that will help us to remain or become more healthy!
• If this is your first time participating read more info & get button here.
• Comment on another participant's post.
• Add button or link back to that day's link up.
• Spread the word so we can learn more ideas on keep our families healthy; feel free to share on Facebook or Twitter.
• Ideas: homebirths, natural remedies, an interesting article, something eco-friendly, a review, natural cleaner, alternative or holistic approaches to health, how to's, the list goes on & on!
• If you are adding a recipe, make sure the ingredients do not include white flour, refined sugar, processed products, packages products (unless it is clearly stated or pictured that it is organic or all natural) and the like. We are looking for whole food recipes that are beneficial to our health!

If you're not participating today, I hope you'll come back & join in next week!

Homemade Toothpaste, Allergen-Free Chinese Orange Chicken & Homemade Remedies Featured in this Week's Healthy 2Day Wednesday Link-Up!

Welcome back to Healthy 2day Wednesdays! I am so excited to be joining these three amazing ladies in hosting every Wednesday:

• Day2Day Joys
• Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthy
• and Christian Mommy Blogger (this is her last week co-hosting...)

Link up to any of our blogs with your favorite healthy post!

This week Nikki chose her favorite 3 submissions from last week's H2W.

I had so much fun reading through these entries, and I found some great new recipes! Here are my top 3:

Rediscovering old fashioned tooth powder using 3 simple ingredients...I swore I would stick with regular old toothpaste...no matter how natural I went. But something about this intrigues me? Check out The Gaia Health Blog for more info!

The SECOND I get my kitchen unpacked I am going to make this chicken. I LOVE Chinese Orange chicken. But with a gluten-free/dairy-free diet it was a no-go. Until now! Check out Real Food, Allergy Free for more info!

My girls are too little for most medication out there. This is a good time to perfect some homemade remedies...this may be my kickoff point! Check out Forgotten Domestic Arts for more info!

Since you were one of the three "chosen"... you've been Pinned, Facebooked and Tweeted by Nikki!!

Rules for this Link-Up:

• Share an idea, tip, recipe, things to avoid, something new to try, natural remedy, alternative medicine, going "green" tips, etc. that will help us to remain or become more healthy!
• If this is your first time participating read more info & get button here.
• Comment on another participant's post.
• Add button or link back to that day's link up.
• Spread the word so we can learn more ideas on keep our families healthy; feel free to share on Facebook or Twitter.
• Ideas: homebirths, natural remedies, an interesting article, something eco-friendly, a review, natural cleaner, alternative or holistic approaches to health, how to's, the list goes on & on!
• If you are adding a recipe, make sure the ingredients do not include white flour, refined sugar, processed products, packages products (unless it is clearly stated or pictured that it is organic or all natural) and the like. We are looking for whole food recipes that are beneficial to our health!

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A Seed-Buying Guide, a Salmon Recipe & The World of Sweeteners in this Week's Healthy 2Day Wednesday!

Welcome back to Healthy 2day Wednesdays! I am so excited to be joining these three amazing ladies in hosting every Wednesday:

• Christian Mommy Blogger
• Day2Day Joys
• Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthy

Link up to any of our blogs with your favorite healthy post!

This week Anne chose her favorite 3 submissions from last week's H2W.

I had so much fun reading through these entries, and I found some great new recipes! Here are my top 3:

I am determined to have a successful garden this year, and Forgotten Domestic Arts gave me the kick in the pants I needed with her timely reminder to purchase seeds. If you're looking for non-GMO seeds, she's listed several resources for you!

The world of sweeteners can be a confusing place. Small Footprint Family breaks it down for us and helps us make educated choices about all the different kinds of sweetener.

I'm trying to build my fish recipe repertoire, and A Little Nosh shared a simple yet delicious recipe for salmon that I can't wait to try!

Since you were one of the three "chosen"... you've been Pinned, Facebooked and Tweeted by Anne!

Rules for this Link-Up:

• Share an idea, tip, recipe, things to avoid, something new to try, natural remedy, alternative medicine, going "green" tips, etc. that will help us to remain or become more healthy!
• If this is your first time participating read more info & get button here.
• Comment on another participant's post.
• Add button or link back to that day's link up.
• Spread the word so we can learn more ideas on keep our families healthy; feel free to share on Facebook or Twitter.
• Ideas: homebirths, natural remedies, an interesting article, something eco-friendly, a review, natural cleaner, alternative or holistic approaches to health, how to's, the list goes on & on!
• If you are adding a recipe, make sure the ingredients do not include white flour, refined sugar, processed products, packages products (unless it is clearly stated or pictured that it is organic or all natural) and the like. We are looking for whole food recipes that are beneficial to our health!

If you're not participating today, I hope you'll come back & join in next week!

Healthy 2Day Wednesday Link-Up! 2/8/12

Welcome to the New Healthy 2day Wednesdays!

I am so excited to be joining these three amazing ladies in hosting every Wednesday:

• Day2Day Joys
• Christian Mommy Blogger
• Quick and Easy, Cheap and Healthy

Link up to any of our blogs with your favorite healthy post!

This week I had the honor of choosing my favorite 3 submissions from last week's H2W. This was NOT an easy decision! Click on the pic to go to the post!:

Jacqueline, from Deep Roots at Home, shared her Homemade Mayo! 

Our Nourishing Roots shared how to make Homemade Butter and Buttermilk! 

The Purposeful Mom shared her Artisan French Bread with Flax! 

Since you were one of the three "chosen"... you've been pinned, Facebooked and Tweeted by me!

And....we normally don't do this, but there were SO many great posts this week, that I had to include some honorable mentions of other posts I also pinned: 

Your Thriving Family's Chicken Tacos, Healthy-N-Balanced's Healthified No-Bake Cookies, My Judy the Foodie's Cranberry Ricotta Pancakes , Traditional Foods' Homemade Coconut Milk, NobleWomen4Christ's Banana Oat Muffins, Gluten Free Pantry's Green Chia Smoothie, Sheena Cucina's Chocolate Peppermint Cake, The Nutrition Tradition's Grain-Free Chocolate Cake

Rules for this Link-Up:

• Share an idea, tip, recipe, things to avoid, something new to try, natural remedy, alternative medicine, going "green" tips, etc. that will help us to remain or become more healthy!
• If this is your first time participating read more info & get button here.
• Comment on another participant's post.
• Add button or link back to that day's link up.
• Spread the word so we can learn more ideas on keep our families healthy; feel free to share on Facebook or Twitter.
• Ideas: homebirths, natural remedies, an interesting article, something eco-friendly, a review, natural cleaner, alternative or holistic approaches to health, how to's, the list goes on & on!
• If you are adding a recipe, make sure the ingredients do not include white flour, refined sugar, processed products, packages products (unless it is clearly stated or pictures that it is organic or all natural) and the like. We are looking for whole food recipes that are beneficial to our health!

If you're not participating today, I hope you'll come back & join in next week!

Healthy 2Day Wednesday Link-Up!

Welcome to the New Healthy 2day Wednesdays!

I am so excited to be joining these three amazing ladies in hosting every Wednesday:

• Day2Day Joys
• Christian Mommy Blogger
• Quick and Easy, Cheap and Healthy

Link up to any of our blogs with your favorite healthy post!

This week Nikki chose her favorite 3 submissions from last week's H2W. This was NOT an easy decision! Click on the pic to go to the post!:

Jill from the Prairie Homestead: She is a hunter and an awesome cook. That combines to make this perfect combination. I am going to start hunting with my hubby as soon as we move....she is such an inspiration to me!!! Thanks Jill :) I can't WAIT to make this!

Rita from Healthy Mom Sexy Wife shares her taco seasoning. Quick and easy and great to have on hand. I LOVE MEXICAN FOOD!

Quinoa for breakfast? Thank you that sounds great!! This great recipe is from Life Currents

Since you were one of the three "chosen"... you've been pinned, Facebooked and Tweeted by me!

Rules for this Link-Up:

• Share an idea, tip, recipe, things to avoid, something new to try, natural remedy, alternative medicine, going "green" tips, etc. that will help us to remain or become more healthy!
• If this is your first time participating read more info & get button here.
• Comment on another participant's post.
• Add button or link back to that day's link up.
• Spread the word so we can learn more ideas on keep our families healthy; feel free to share on Facebook or Twitter.
• Ideas: homebirths, natural remedies, an interesting article, something eco-friendly, a review, natural cleaner, alternative or holistic approaches to health, how to's, the list goes on & on!
• If you are adding a recipe, make sure the ingredients do not include white flour, refined sugar, processed products, packages products (unless it is clearly stated or pictures that it is organic or all natural) and the like. We are looking for whole food recipes that are beneficial to our health!

If you're not participating today, I hope you'll come back & join in next week!

Healthy 2Day Wednesday Link-Up!

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Welcome to the New Healthy 2day Wednesdays!

I am so excited to be joining these three amazing ladies in hosting every Wednesday:

• Day2Day Joys
• Quick and Easy, Cheap and Healthy
• Christian Mommy Blogger

Link up to any of our blogs with your favorite healthy post!

This week it was my privilege to choose my favorite 3 submissions from last week's H2W. You guys. Seriously. You made it so hard on me! I had a really tough time picking my favorites, but here goes:

Gluten-Free Pizza Crust @ The Frugal Farm Wife

I have been very unsuccessful in the past with my attempts at GF pizza crust - This one looks like it works very well! Time for me to try again.

Living Healthy Without Going Crazy @ Healthy-n-Balanced

I completely agree with the philosophy written down here, and I believe this is a must-read for anyone tempted to dive head-first into whole foods.

Natural Multi-Purpose Citrus Cleanser @ Lexie:Naturals

I've seen recipes for this particular kind of cleanser before, but this is the first time I actually understood the directions. And now, I want to try it again, now that I know what I'm doing!

And just so you three know... you've been pinned, Facebooked and Tweeted! Oh, and Stumbled. Cause you're just that good.

Rules for this Link-Up:

• Share an idea, tip, recipe, things to avoid, something new to try, natural remedy, alternative medicine, going "green" tips, etc. that will help us to remain or become more healthy!
• If this is your first time participating read more info & get button here.
• Comment on another participant's post.
• Add button or link back to that day's link up.
• Spread the word so we can learn more ideas on keep our families healthy; feel free to share on Facebook or Twitter.
• Ideas: homebirths, natural remedies, an interesting article, something eco-friendly, a review, natural cleaner, alternative or holistic approaches to health, how to's, the list goes on & on!
• If you are adding a recipe, make sure the ingredients do not include white flour, refined sugar, processed products, packages products (unless it is clearly stated or pictures that it is organic or all natural) and the like. We are looking for whole food recipes that are beneficial to our health!

If you're not participating today, I hope you'll come back & join in next week!