By Guest Author Heather Dessinger of Mommypotamus Do You Ever Wonder . . . About the people who write product warnings? Consider the things they tell us not to swallow: hangers (man I was going to try that!) iPods (um, WHAT?) tooth whitening gels Okay, on that last one I have ... Read More »

By Fitness Editor Paula Jager CSCS Every year at this time people all over the world begin making resolutions for the New Year. The #1 resolution is to lose weight and become more physically fit.  A very good one I will admit.  This translates to a busy time for anyone in the fitness industry and one that... Read More »

Welcome to Monday Mania, a health and wellness carnival where Real Foodies who blog come together to link up their popular posts. New Feature: You can now also link up your post via the Monday Mania Pinterest board. Email me at thehealthyhomeeconomist@gmail.com if you are a blogger who would like to pin to this... Read More »

We very much enjoy pancakes or waffles on the weekend in our home.  Sometimes, though, it is really nice to break routine and mix things up a bit and try a new variation just for the fun of it! This recipe for Frittelle di riso, or rice cakes, is a great alternative ... Read More »

Xylitol is truly the darling of sugar substitutes today. The American Dietetic Association touts use of xylitol as offering health benefits such as reduced glycemic response as compared with sucrose, increased absorption of B vitamins and calcium, and even a reduction in dental caries risk. Consequently, people with blood sugar issues are flocking... Read More »

By Guest Author Cara Faus of Health, Home, and Happiness I knew my daughter Hannah had autism when she was only 12 months old although she wasn’t professionally diagnosed until age 4. Now at 6 years old, after being on the GAPS Diet for 2 1/2 years, Hannah no longer carries an autism diagnosis and the progress she has made has... Read More »

I have been a real foodie for about 6 years now. During that time, during holidays I always have tried cooking healthier versions of all of our holiday favorites. However especially in the beginning it was been too easy to revert back to old habits. Meaning, not Read More »

Need to get more coconut oil in your diet? This Coconut Almond fudge is a really yummy treat that would make a great holiday gift and is a great way to get healthy fats. It satisfies that chocolate craving that many of us have, but with the nutrients that we need. Read More »

If a cell phone company applied for a permit to install a cell phone tower next to a school in your community, do you think there would be a large public outcry? Most likely there would be very vocal outrage from the surrounding ... Read More »

As a member of Rescue Reston, I ask for your help to keep my community green and clean! Rescue Reston Arouses Grassroots Support to Save Green Spaces is a post from: Hartke Is Online! Read More »