• 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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