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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
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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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Nourishing Traditions Cookbook by Sally Fallon - Yellow cover with colorful multi-cultural illustrations

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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A flat lay of plant-based foods including tomatoes, cashews, carrots, cilantro, and other fresh fruits and vegetables.

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

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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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 rest of my life. Here's what's in my simple makeup bag. #minimalistmakeup #simpleskincare

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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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 edition!

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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This homemade energy tea recipe will help you beat the afternoon slump! Tea contains collagen for 10 grams of protein, plus lemon juice, honey, and green tea. #EnergyBoosting #TeaRecipe

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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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. #HealthyLiving #Simplify

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

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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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. #SimpleSkincare

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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your essential oils to work with this handy list of ways to use 10 of the most popular essential oils and blends.

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 don't have to be complicated! This simple guide to getting started with essential oils is EXACTLY what I needed!

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 . Katelyn is wonderful to work…

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Frustrated by conventional shampoos? Ditch the chemicals and try natural seaweed and botanicals instead! Your hair will thank you.

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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These 10 posts were the most popular posts this past year on RichlyRooted.com!

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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These powerful superfoods and supplements deserve a place in anyone's real food pantry. Boost your immunity and increase vitamin and mineral intake with any (or all!) of these.

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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Do you want to adopt a more natural lifestyle, but feel it's too expensive + overwhelming to get started? Here's a solution that will solve both problems!

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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If you've seen coconut oil in the store but wondered what to do with it, let me share with you the 5 main uses I've found for this versatile oil.

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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Sugar affects so much more than our weight. It can wreck havoc on all aspects of our health! Here are the things we do to cut back on sugar in our diet.

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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These are helpful “fast facts” about Vitamin D! The more I’m learning about vitamins and minerals, the more I realize how important they are for our bodies. Most people are Vitamin D deficient and don’t even know it!

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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These are the "greatest hits"; the top 10 blog posts of the year from RichlyRooted.com!

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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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!

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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This simple DIY detox bath soak is my favourite way to relax! Epsom salts and peppermint essential oil help the body to release toxins, plus soothe sore muscles!

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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I love Baltic amber jewelry! The colours are gorgeous, and it's said to having calming, soothing properties as well.

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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Great list to keep on hand for naturally treating summer ailments (wasp stings, poison ivy, and more)!

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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We've been making our home more green and eco-friendly, one step at a time. I think these 5 things are some of the easiest natural living changes you can make!

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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Here's a look back at 2014! These are the top 10 blog posts from Richly Rooted, plus a sneak peak at what's coming up in 2015!

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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It's so important to consider what you put on your body! This is how I got started with natural skin care.

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

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!)

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!)

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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Top 10 Posts of 2013 - RichlyRooted.com

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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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 so you can overcome fatigue in your daily routine! #sleep #SleepAid

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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This honey vanilla sugar scrub is perfect for a relaxing bath or at-home "spa night!" The ingredients are safe, and it only takes a few minutes to mix up a batch.

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

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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Most conventional skincare products contain harmful ingredients that you DON'T want your skin to absorb! Here are 5 common ingredients to look for and avoid.

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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How safe is your skincare? It's time to ditch the toxic ingredients and keep things simple with DIY skincare products that contain nourishing ingredients.

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

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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Cod liver oil is so good for you! We started taking cod liver oil a little over a year ago, and currently it's the only supplement we take regularly.

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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Garlic is a powerful immune-boosting food! I love to add it to soups, stir-fry, pasta dishes, or just eat it broiled on toast with butter!

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

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

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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