Many people are concerned about getting sick nowadays. Flu season is always an issue, and of course, colds and other sicknesses are always going around. This year's Coronavirus, or Covid-19, has many people feeling scared about their family getting sick. Nourishing Tweens is a participant in several affiliate programs, advertising programs that provides a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com and other websites. I only recommend things that I truly like and would use myself. If you click through my links and make a purchase, there is no additional charge to you. My opinion is that most of us don't need to be too worried. As long as you don't have pre-existing medical conditions, you will probably be fine. A lot of people are going to get sick, but almost all will recover. However, it is still a good idea to be careful. I think we should be cautious about the people around us who are more at risk, such as the elderly and those … [Read more...]
How to Make DIY Foaming Hand soap
Hey, have you ever considered making DIY foaming hand soap? It's easy, fun, and inexpensive! Making your own foaming hand soap is a fantastic way to reduce the toxins in your home which can help to keep your family healthy! If you'd like to learn more about the toxins in our homes and why it matters for your family's health, read my article about why you need a non-toxic home. Nourishing Tweens is a participant in several affiliate programs, advertising programs that provides a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com and other websites. I only recommend things that I truly like and would use myself. If you click through my links and make a purchase, there is no additional charge to you. I've long been interested in health and wellness, but it was only recently that I learned how important it is to watch out for the toxins in our home. If you'd like to learn a fun and easy way to lead a less toxic life, read on! Or, if you … [Read more...]
5-Week Healthy Family Challenge: Week 4
We are moving on to Week 4 of the 5-Week Healthy Family Challenge! Throughout this challenge, the purpose is for you to make some baby-step changes to help improve the health of your family! If you're new here, welcome! You don't need to have completed the first three weeks to join in for week 4. Week 4 Focus: Non-Toxic Homemaking Week 1 we talked about healthy fats and why and how to get them into your family's diet. Week 2 we talked about stress and how to lower the stress levels in your family. Week 3 we talked about sleep: why it's important, how much teens and tweens need, and how to work on getting more sleep for your family. For week 4, we are talking about how and why to get the toxins out of your home. In modern society, we are all accumulating too much of a toxic load in our bodies. There are toxins in our environment that can be out of our control - but there are also toxins in household products such as cleaners and self-care products. All … [Read more...]
7 Simple Changes to Reduce the Toxins in Your Home
Do you want to reduce the toxins in your home? Do you feel overwhelmed and wonder where to start? I can help you make seven simple changes to reduce toxins and create a healthier home for your family! As a mom to tweens and teens, I have been working for years to optimize the health of my family. I've done my best to keep informed of the latest news in nutrition and health. Recently, I've come to understand that what we eat isn't the only issue when it comes to our health. We also need to look at what is in our home: what we put on our skin, breathe in the air, and which items our foods touch, too. If you want to learn more about why it's important for your family's health to reduce the toxins in your home, read this article. If you already understand why it's important but you need help doing so, then you are in the right place! Read on! Nourishing Tweens is a participant in several affiliate programs, advertising programs that provides a means for sites to earn … [Read more...]
Why Your Family Needs Essential Oils
As moms, we are all working to create optimum health for our families. We think about, plan, and create what our family eats, we make sure they get enough sleep and enough exercise. We try to keep our kids from having too much screentime, we help them create pleasant social lives and counsel them with their friend relationships so that they have emotional health. We work to keep our homes clean so that sickness is kept away from our family. But what if the products we use to clean our homes are actually hurting our family? And we buy lots of products for self-care and teach our kids how to use them - how to bathe, how to brush their teeth, how to wash their faces, etc. But are you actually teaching them to put toxins on their skin? The ingredients and chemicals in many of our household products are so bad for our health. Many, many people don't even know! That is why I am so passionate about teaching you what I have learned. Essential oils solve these problems. … [Read more...]
Ultimate Bundles Homemaking Bundle 2020
Updated June 24, 2020 Hey tween and teen mama! Do you need some help with organizing and cleaning your home? Is clutter driving you nuts? Do you need some systems to get your life in shape? The Ultimate Bundles Homemaking Bundle can help. What is an Ultimate Bundle? Ultimatebundles.com is a company that gathers the best resources on the internet around a particular theme and bundles them all together at an amazingly low price. They work with online experts, collecting the best of the best to offer to you. In the past, they have done bundles about healthy living, meal planning, productivity, essential oils, and more. Nourishing Tweens is a participant in several affiliate programs, advertising programs that provides a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com and other websites. I only recommend things that I truly like and would use myself. If you click through my links and make a purchase, there is no additional charge to … [Read more...]