Covid hat #3 While other people are hoarding toilet paper during these times of social distancing and isolation, try hoarding yarn. Knitting is a therapeutic way to keep your hands and brain active while creating beautiful, useful items. It also involves a lot of math! There are kids learn to knit kit you can buy to get you started, but they really aren't necessary. There is so much ... continue reading...
Homeschool Shelter-in-Place Ideas: Learn to Knit + Hat Pattern
Homeschool Cooking: Easy, Vegan, Gluten-Free Apple Crisp
When apples become a little less fresh for eating raw, apple crisp is a great way to prevent food waste. This easy recipe is great for homeschool activities during the Coronavirus Pandemic and is really delicious. It requires only basic ingredients, many of which are easily substituted. For example, if you don't have coconut sugar, substitute brown sugar. If you don't have walnuts, use almonds. ... continue reading...
The resurgence of home birth during the Coronavirus Pandemic
As hospitals feel the strain of COVID-19 patients, expectant parents are altering birth plans. Many who once considered hospitals to be the best choice to give birth are now scrambling to find midwives to attend a home birth. Why are women choosing homebirth now? Many states and communities are restricting access to birth partners during hospital births. Expectant mothers worry they may be ... continue reading...
Pregnancy & Covid19: What to expect when you’re expecting
The Coronavirus has sent anxiety amongst the entire population, but for expectant mothers, there is added stress and worry. Are hospitals safe to give birth in? What happens if I get infected? New data out of Iceland shows 50% of all Covid19 infected individuals have no symptoms, yet they can pass the virus to others without knowing. So what does this mean for pregnant women about to give ... continue reading...
Will the Coronavirus Pandemic end this summer?
Many of us are hoping that as the weather warms, the Coronavirus Pandemic will end following the path of the regular flu season. This thought gives comfort that our lives and plans will resume and not be affected. The seasonality of typical cases of flu and colds offers some hope to the current Covid19 situation, yet given the global reach of the Coronavirus, not all of the world is moving ... continue reading...
Healthy Food & Vegetarian Recipes
Chocolate Chunk Oat Gluten-Free Vegan Muffin Recipe
Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Chunk Oat Muffins These muffins are very allergy-friendly! 2 cup oat milk2 cup gluten-free rolled oats2 cup gluten-free one-to-one flour2 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda1 tsp salt2 egg egg replacer equal to ... continue reading...
Light & Airy Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Sponge Cake
Light & Airy Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Sponge Cake This gluten-free sponge cake is a sure thing! This super light and fluffy cake is based on an old Italian recipe. 6 organic eggs1 cup white sugar1 cup one-to-one gluten-free flour1/4 ... continue reading...
Gluten-Free, Vegan, No Knead Bread Recipe Baked in a Dutch Oven
There’s Not Much Difference Between Natural and Artificial Flavors
How often have you been browsing through an ingredient list and come upon the words "natural flavors"? What is your reaction? Do you assume natural flavors are truly natural? Do manufacturers use the term "natural flavors" to protect proprietary ... continue reading...
