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December 29, 2011

What We Learned This Christmas

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This is just a fun post to tell you about the things we learned this Christmas and some things we will be doing differently next year.

Gingerbread Nativity

I saw an idea on Pinterest that I loved. It was to make a gingerbread nativity. I always balk at making gingerbread, because it takes so long and doesn’t turn out well most the time for me. I don’t use white sugar, so this may be why. I also don’t like to buy the unhealthy kits, because my kids always end up eating half of it before it gets discarded.

So when Bountiful Baskets offered gingerbread house kits without preservatives and hydrogenated fat, I immediately ordered some. We got creative and made this.

Effective, Natural Remedies For Asthma

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Do you or someone you know struggle with asthma? Would you like some effective, natural remedies that don’t harm your body or cause side effects? You’ve come to the right place!

A Mom Essentials reader named Melissa asked:

I am looking for some help with asthma. My 3 yr old is showing symptoms, including one serious attack. We have not had him diagnosed because I don’t want steroids or other meds. I watched my little brother go that route a long time ago and would like to avoid it.
So far my treatment regiment has been Breathe, Geranium (just tried it in a pinch because it has worked for inflammation), a tea for bronchial inflammation, and smelling raw honey. I am looking for other ideas for Read more…

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December 19, 2011

Roasted Maple Nuts

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This recipe has been my favorite holiday treat for years. I can eat it, still feel good, and the healthy sugar only makes it taste better.

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Caroling, Christmas & Lawrence Welk: Featured on MomnBaby Holiday Blogging Contest

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Growing up, my family went Christmas Caroling every year. I am the oldest of 7 kids and my mother, Sandi Griffiths, sang on the Lawrence Welk show through my childhood. We kids sang on the show every year, starred on television and were most excited about the present we got from Santa on the show (which actually took place a month before Christmas).

So music had deep roots in my family and we loved to perform for our friends and family every December. Read more…

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December 6, 2011

Popular Holiday Wassail

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Posted in English,Food Christmas drink healthy Holiday hot juice popular recipe spices thanksgiving warm Wassail

It’s so wonderful to have a delicious, warm drink to sip when the weather gets cold! This tangy recipe is an old favorite of mine that I get out whenever we’re getting together with family at holiday time. I make it at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and many times in between. It’s a big hit and is becoming a firm family tradition.