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Pursue simple, attainable health and wellness! In these posts, you’ll find how-tos for using essential oils, tips and recipes for natural skincare, and guides for boosting your immunity!

Here are some of the most popular posts in this category:

  • 20 Ways to Induce Sleep Naturally
  • The Busy Girl’s Guide to Staying Healthy
  • 20 First Steps to a Real Food Diet
  • 7 Ways to Reduce Your Sugar Intake
  • Moisturizing Honey Vanilla Body Polish
  • 21 Healthy Snack Ideas for Pregnant Mamas
Teach Yourself to Be Plant-Based: Our Favourite Plant-Based Recipes, Books, and Resources
Grocery Shopping and Meal Planning | Healthy Living and Natural Remedies | Your Health | Your Kitchen

Teach Yourself to Be Plant-Based: Our Favourite Plant-Based Recipes, Books, and Resources

Learn how to eat a plant-based diet with a few of my recommended plant-based diet books, recipes, and documentaries. These are the resources that helped us switch to a plant-based…

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Goodbye Nourishing Traditions: The WAPF Diet in Retrospect
Food Philosophy | Your Health | Your Kitchen

Goodbye Nourishing Traditions: The WAPF Diet in Retrospect

We stopped eating a Weston A. Price diet (WAPF) and switched to whole foods plant-based. Here’s my review of the WAPF diet and why we started eating WFPB instead! In…

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The Way We Eat Now: Our Plant-Based Switch, Part 1
Food Philosophy | Your Health | Your Kitchen

The Way We Eat Now: Our Plant-Based Switch, Part 1

Although we thought we were pretty healthy eaters before, we’ve made some big changes to our diet in the last couple of years! This is our family’s story of switching…

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MightyFix: Small Steps to a Healthier Home
Healthy Living and Natural Remedies | Housekeeping and Decorating | Your Health | Your Home

MightyFix: Small Steps to a Healthier Home

The MightyFix is a monthly subscription service that helps you implement small but mighty changes to make your home healthier and less wasteful. Here’s everything you need to know about…

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My 15 Go-To Skincare and Makeup Products
Skincare | Wardrobe and Style | Your Health | Your Self

My 15 Go-To Skincare and Makeup Products

I’ve been searching for the perfect makeup and skincare products for years! Now I’m finally starting to find what works for me and what items will be keepers…maybe for the…

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2017 Highlight Reel, Blog Reflections, and Reader Survey!
Your Health | Your Home | Your Influence | Your Kitchen | Your Self

2017 Highlight Reel, Blog Reflections, and Reader Survey!

Each year, I take a few moments to share a personal update, highlight the top blog posts from the previous year, and share the new Reader Survey! Here’s the 2017…

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Afternoon Energy Booster Tea: A Natural Way to Beat the Afternoon Slump
Drinks | Recipes | Your Health

Afternoon Energy Booster Tea: A Natural Way to Beat the Afternoon Slump

Boost your energy in the afternoon with this natural energy booster tea. Because it is possible to beat the afternoon slump–without resorting to store-bought energy drinks or another cup of…

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How to Radically Simplify Your Approach to Healthy Living
Healthy Living and Natural Remedies | Your Health

How to Radically Simplify Your Approach to Healthy Living

Healthy living doesn’t have to be complicated. Simplify your approach to health by building a strong foundation you can actually maintain. Here’s how. It’s unfortunate but true: when we overcomplicate…

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A Simple Guide to Using Essential Oils in Your Beauty Routine
Skincare | Your Health

A Simple Guide to Using Essential Oils in Your Beauty Routine

Essential oils aren’t just for home remedies or cleaning. Did you know that you can incorporate essential oils into your beauty routine–with great results? Here’s how to get started. This…

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5 Old-Fashioned Ways to Nourish and Moisturize Your Skin
Skincare | Your Health

5 Old-Fashioned Ways to Nourish and Moisturize Your Skin

Old-fashioned skincare never goes out of style! Here are 5 natural ways to nourish and moisturize your skin that are a throwback to simpler times. This blog post was sponsored…

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10 Popular Essential Oils and Blends (and 25+ ways to use them!)
Healthy Living and Natural Remedies | Your Health

10 Popular Essential Oils and Blends (and 25+ ways to use them!)

Here’s a guide to 10 of the most popular essential oils and blends. These oils are a great foundation for your natural medicine and cleaning routines. This post is sponsored…

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Essential Oils, Simplified.
Healthy Living and Natural Remedies | Your Health

Essential Oils, Simplified.

Want to get started with essential oils, but feeling overwhelmed? Here’s a simple guide to essential oils for beginners. This post is sponsored by Oils by Katelyn. Katelyn is wonderful…

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Using Seaweed and Botanicals for Happier Hair and Skin
Skincare | Your Health

Using Seaweed and Botanicals for Happier Hair and Skin

Frustrated by conventional shampoos? Ditch the chemicals and try natural seaweed and botanicals instead! Your hair will thank you. These Maine-made body care products contain seaweed and herbs to nourish…

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Top 10 Posts of 2016 (+ a Short Blog Update)
Your Health | Your Home | Your Influence | Your Kitchen | Your Self

Top 10 Posts of 2016 (+ a Short Blog Update)

Ready for the highlight reel? These ten posts were the most popular posts this past year on RichlyRooted.com! Thank you for your reading, sharing, and loving these posts…I hope you…

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8 Superfoods and Supplements to Add to Your Real Food Pantry
Healthy Ingredients | Healthy Living and Natural Remedies | Your Health | Your Kitchen

8 Superfoods and Supplements to Add to Your Real Food Pantry

There are hundreds of options for superfoods and supplements. Have you ever wondered: what does one family ACTUALLY take? Here are 8 things we personally use and love. You hear…

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How to Simplify the Switch to Natural Living
Healthy Living and Natural Remedies | Housekeeping and Decorating | Your Health | Your Home

How to Simplify the Switch to Natural Living

Here’s a simple, non-overwhelming way to switch to a natural lifestyle. These gradual but important changes will help you embrace natural living over time. I’m so grateful to MightyNest for sponsoring…

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5 Ways I Use Coconut Oil in My Home
Healthy Ingredients | Skincare | Your Health | Your Kitchen

5 Ways I Use Coconut Oil in My Home

Coconut oil is a tasty and healthy oil that you can use all around your home! Here are 5 easy ways to start using coconut oil in your kitchen and…

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Cut Back on Sugar: 7 Things We Did to Reduce Our Sugar Intake
Healthy Ingredients | Healthy Living and Natural Remedies | Your Health | Your Kitchen

Cut Back on Sugar: 7 Things We Did to Reduce Our Sugar Intake

Do you want to cut back on sugar, but aren’t sure exactly what to do? Here are 7 practical, actionable ways to reduce your sugar intake. They’re what we’ve personally…

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A Crash Course in Vitamin D
Healthy Living and Natural Remedies | Your Health

A Crash Course in Vitamin D

Vitamin D is very important to your health. But what exactly is it, what does it do in your body, and how do you get more of it? Here’s a…

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Greatest Hits: Top 10 Posts of 2015
Your Health | Your Home | Your Influence | Your Kitchen | Your Self

Greatest Hits: Top 10 Posts of 2015

These are the “greatest hits”; the top ten blog posts of the year from RichlyRooted.com! Enjoy this highlight reel, and take a look back over the changes on the blog…

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Give Yourself a Facial Steam with Essential Oils!
Skincare | Your Health

Give Yourself a Facial Steam with Essential Oils!

An essential oil facial steam opens your pores to release dirt and oil, and helps to lift and balance your mood. They’re a must for any at-home spa night! Today…

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Homemade Peppermint Detox Bath Soak
Skincare | Your Health

Homemade Peppermint Detox Bath Soak

This simple DIY detox bath soak is a lovely way to relax! Epsom salts and peppermint essential oil help the body to release toxins, and soothe sore muscles. Lately, it’s…

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Two Reasons to Wear Amber Jewelry
Healthy Living and Natural Remedies | Promotions | Wardrobe and Style | Your Health | Your Self

Two Reasons to Wear Amber Jewelry

Amber is a fossilized resin often made into unique, gorgeous jewelry like the pieces from Spark of Amber. It’s also said to have have calming, soothing properties as well. Here’s…

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How to Naturally Treat Jellyfish Stings, Poison Ivy, and Other Summer Ailments!
Healthy Living and Natural Remedies | Your Health

How to Naturally Treat Jellyfish Stings, Poison Ivy, and Other Summer Ailments!

Get this list of natural home remedies for common summer ailments like bee stings, poison ivy, sunburn, and more! You can treat these issues naturally with just a few simple…

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The 5 Easiest Green-Living Changes You Can Make
Healthy Living and Natural Remedies | Housekeeping and Decorating | Your Health | Your Home

The 5 Easiest Green-Living Changes You Can Make

Make your home more green and eco-friendly, one step at a time. For anyone who’s new to natural living, I think these five things are some of the easiest green…

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Greatest Hits of 2014 (My Top 10 Posts)
Your Health | Your Home | Your Kitchen | Your Self

Greatest Hits of 2014 (My Top 10 Posts)

This past year was a biggie. My husband completed his Master’s degree in Kalamazoo, Michigan (where that snowy picture was taken!) and in July we headed south to Alabama for…

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How to Get Started with Natural Skin Care
Skincare | Your Health

How to Get Started with Natural Skin Care

Let’s say you want to cut back on the toxic chemicals you put in your body. Let’s say you’re already avoiding those Red #4 maraschino cherries, as well as many…

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The Busy Girl’s Guide to Staying Healthy
Healthy Living and Natural Remedies | Your Health

The Busy Girl’s Guide to Staying Healthy

I’ve learned that you have to take your health one day at a time. That means that you don’t worry about your health six months or six years down the…

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Strawberry Lemonade Foot Scrub (Get Your Feet Ready for Summer!)
Skincare | Your Health

Strawberry Lemonade Foot Scrub (Get Your Feet Ready for Summer!)

Who’s ready to break out their flipflops and sandals? After a loooong Michigan winter, I am quite ready for summer. Actually, spring isn’t even in full bloom yet here in…

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Warm Up with a Hot Toddy (Good for Colds and Flu!)
Drinks | Healthy Living and Natural Remedies | Recipes | Your Health

Warm Up with a Hot Toddy (Good for Colds and Flu!)

This hot toddy recipe, made with cinnamon and tea, will banish the chill of winter! Drink it when you have a cold or flu; it will soothe your throat. Have…

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A Year in Review, and My Most Popular Posts of 2013
Your Health | Your Home | Your Kitchen | Your Self

A Year in Review, and My Most Popular Posts of 2013

This blogging year was rich with God’s blessings! Admittedly, blogging has taken up far more of my time, creativity, and emotions than I ever thought it would, but it’s been…

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20 Ways to Induce Sleep Naturally
Healthy Living and Natural Remedies | Intentional Habits | Your Health | Your Self

20 Ways to Induce Sleep Naturally

Sleep better at night with these 20 ways to induce sleep naturally and get well rested. If you have trouble falling asleep, these natural sleep aids will do the trick…

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Moisturizing Honey Vanilla Body Polish
Skincare | Your Health

Moisturizing Honey Vanilla Body Polish

This honey vanilla sugar scrub will soften and moisturize your skin instantly! Whip up a batch of body polish for your own at-home spa night, or make it to give…

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My Minimalist Makeup Routine
Skincare | Wardrobe and Style | Your Health | Your Self

My Minimalist Makeup Routine

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. This post is part of the Monday series on simplifying that inspired my book, Your Simple Home Handbook. The series began with 10 Reasons…

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Top 5 Ingredients to Avoid in Skincare Products
Skincare | Your Health

Top 5 Ingredients to Avoid in Skincare Products

Your skin is worth taking care of! Here are five common ingredients in conventional skincare products, and why you should avoid them and look for more natural skincare alternatives. Our…

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Is Your Skincare Safe Enough to Eat?
Skincare | Your Health

Is Your Skincare Safe Enough to Eat?

When you ditch processed foods you start scanning ingredient lists on food packages. Chances are, this new ingredient awareness will spill over into other areas, like your skincare products. The…

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Boost Your Immunity with Apple Cider Vinegar
Healthy Living and Natural Remedies | Your Health

Boost Your Immunity with Apple Cider Vinegar

The Wellness Wednesday theme for October is immunity! So far, we’ve covered elderberry syrup, garlic and cod liver oil. Today I’m talking about apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar is an old, old brew….

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Boost Your Immunity with Cod Liver Oil
Healthy Living and Natural Remedies | Your Health

Boost Your Immunity with Cod Liver Oil

The Wellness Wednesday theme for October is immunity! So far, we’ve covered elderberry syrup and garlic. Today I’m talking about cod liver oil! We started taking cod liver oil a…

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Boost Your Immunity with Garlic
Healthy Living and Natural Remedies | Your Health

Boost Your Immunity with Garlic

Steel yourself to cold and flu season this year with garlic! There are many purported health benefits of garlic (such as reducing cancer, lowering bad cholesterol, and warding off ticks),…

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Boost Your Immunity with Elderberry Syrup
Healthy Living and Natural Remedies | Your Health

Boost Your Immunity with Elderberry Syrup

Are you braced for the 2013 edition of cold and flu season?  The Wellness Wednesday theme for October is immunity! One of my favourite immune boosters is elderberry syrup. It’s…

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Simplify Skincare with the Oil Cleansing Method
Skincare | Your Health

Simplify Skincare with the Oil Cleansing Method

Two years ago I ditched all storebought facial cleansers and lotions. Now I cleanse and moisturize my face exclusively with oil. I know, if you haven’t heard of the Oil…

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