• Favorite Supplements for Kids | Family Wellness

      by SimplyHollyJo on July 14, 2020 , No Comments

      The health and wellness of my children a definite priority in my life. I am always trying to find the best ways to help their bodies stay healthy and function well. Sometimes I have to get creative because kids can be averse to things like eating vegetables every day, or eating more than their favorite vegetable. Over the last few years as a mom, I have found our current line up at supplements for kids. Below are ones that I keep on hand and use when I can convince my kids to take them, or when we need them in […]

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    • DIY Wood Stain | Create Wood Stain at Home

      by SimplyHollyJo on June 9, 2020 , No Comments

      I am equal parts frugal and lazy. Or at least that’s how I see it. I don’t like to spend more if I don’t need to, and I don’t like running random errands to gather things/supplies. Especially now that I have a toddler and preschooler in tow. That means that if I can find a way to make due with the supplies that I have on hand, that’s exactly what I do. Enter DIY wood stain. Years ago, while pregnant with my first, I wanted to make some picture shelves for our new house. I bought brackets online, and I […]

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    • The Benefits of Maca Root | Supplements for Mamas

      by SimplyHollyJo on March 23, 2020 , No Comments

      I came across maca root years ago, before having kids. I actually started it as I was discontinuing birth control for better health. I had originally gone on birth control for non-baby related reasons: acne and an irregular cycle. When I decided I had been on hormones for long enough and I needed to stop, I was worried about the irregular cycles coming back. So I did lots of research and found maca. I successfully transitioned off birth control and right into a normal, healthy cycle for the first time ever. I still attribute that successful transition to maca root […]

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    • The Benefits of Probiotics | Supplements for Mamas

      by SimplyHollyJo on March 16, 2020 , No Comments

      Probiotics have been buzzing around for quite some time. This supplement might not be new to many moms out there, but it’s still a go-to for me. Just like magnesium, I’ve been using this supplement since before I became a mother. I am the daughter of someone with multiple auto-immune illnesses, so I know the importance of gut health. As someone with a background in the medical field, I know the havoc antibiotics can cause on gut health while aiding the body in killing off illness. So today I’m sharing the many benefits of probiotics, and why I use them. […]

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    • The Benefits of Magnesium | Supplements for Mamas

      by SimplyHollyJo on March 9, 2020 , No Comments

      Magnesium has been in my life for years and years. Way back before I had kids, which isn’t really THAT long ago, but it feels like it to me. I first started using it in epsom salt form in baths. I love a warm, soothing bath. I’ve written before about how I love epsom salts for my kids’ baths and to combat sickness. It’s a staple in my home. After epsom salts, I eventually started trying pill forms. I learned more about their benefits while working in the front office of a primary care office. The nutritionalist came to our […]

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    • The Benefits of Collagen | Supplements for Mamas

      by SimplyHollyJo on March 4, 2020 , No Comments

      Collagen is something that I take every day, and I will rave about it to anyone who listens. I am notoriously bad at taking supplements. I have a hard time getting into the daily habit of taking them, and then will go weeks without taking them. Except for that time I started taking Maca root powder. Maybe it’s just pills that I forget, and not powders. Hmm. Anyway! Collagen is something that I take daily, and actually get sad about missing. I take it EVERY day if I can help it. I take it in a flavorless powder form, and I […]

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    • 5 Ways to Boost Immunity in Children

      by SimplyHollyJo on January 27, 2020 , No Comments

      Winter is here. Immune systems are taking a beating, and growing as well. I’ve written before about natural ways that I like to fight through colds, but today I’m going to talk about some ways that my family and I (toddlers included), try to boost immunity to reduce sickness in the first place. As a mom who loves home remedies, treating illness naturally, and avoiding antibiotics if I can help it, I do a lot of research and “experimenting” with new things. Does this mean I hate antibiotics? Definitely not! They are an amazing tool that helps so many, but […]

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    • How to Treat a Cold Naturally

      by SimplyHollyJo on April 10, 2019 , No Comments

      As a “crunchy” person, I usually treat a cold naturally. I have also spent most of the last 4+ years either pregnant or nursing, therefore I had additional motivation to not use over the counter medications. Even before kids though, I was known for my “crazy” concoctions that I would use when feeling under the weather. Today I will share some of those crazy things.  Here are some of my go-to options for “treating” a cold naturally: 1. Saline Rinse My go-to treatment for sinuses is a neti-pot. I use this one and love it. I do it morning and […]

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    • Surviving Hand, Foot, and Mouth | Round Two

      by SimplyHollyJo on December 20, 2018 , No Comments

      I hate hand, foot, and mouth. It really messes up my schedule.  As I discussed in a previous post, the boys came down with hand, foot, and mouth previously. Then about a month and a half later…spots started showing up on Wyatt’s diaper area. Okay, at first I thought it was just diaper rash. Maybe I left his diaper on too long? No biggie.  I sent him off to stay the day with Grandma and Grandpa like usual. He came back the next day and I went to change his diaper again…red and white blisters everywhere.  NOOOO!!!!! I think a […]

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    • Detox Baths for Kids | How to Cure the Ickies

      by SimplyHollyJo on November 1, 2018 , No Comments

      I love detox baths. I always have. Warm water, Epsom salt, baking soda, and peace. I always keep Epsom salt and baking soda right next to the tub, and I often have some sort of herbal mix around as well for added benefits/fun.  Detox baths are great for muscle soreness/cramps, releasing toxins, relieving stress, helping skin issues, aiding digestion, and more. All you have to do is slow down and relax in the tub.  Training the Next Generation Because it was so normal for me, it didn’t take Liam long to join in on the detox fun. When he was […]

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