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The Salt Sock: Grandma’s Secret Remedy You Need to Know About

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Where realistic holistic living meets real life.

I share what’s actually working in our home — simple swaps, clean beauty, natural remedies, and honest motherhood.

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Building vitality at home, not in a waiting room🌿
Motherhood•Natural Remedies•Low-tox living•Clean Skincare
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Rich in memories ✨ We saw this stained glass wing

Rich in memories ✨

We saw this stained glass wings craft on here a few months ago and the girls wanted to make their own. (I wish I saved the original creator’s reel!)

Ophelia wanted unicorn wings just like in one of her books (she brought the book over for me to reference 🥺)

And Magnolia wanted butterfly wings.

They loved these and we all had the best time!

So simple but so magical!

Just a couple boxes, scissors/exacta knife, cellophane, tape, and some yarn.

*if you want the $6 cellophane we used for the wings, comment STAINED GLASS and I’ll send it your way!

#holisticmotherhood #magicalchildhood #toddlercraft #butterflywingscraft

Comment PANCAKE and I’ll send you my recipe! (P.s.

Comment PANCAKE and I’ll send you my recipe! (P.s. it’s free - not behind a paywall!)

These pancakes are a staple in our house. High protein, gluten-free. Super easy to make.

I prepped these ahead of time and took the wet and dry ingredients separately for our camping trip and they were the PERFECT camp stove breakfast.

We make these at least a few times a week!

Drizzle with protein powder icing, top with jam (and eat like a taco — my kids FAVVV), add some fruit, or go traditional with maple syrup; you can’t go wrong. They’re DELICIOUS.

Simple ingredients:
-oats (or oat flour)
-bananas
-eggs
-cottage cheese
-baking powder
-baking soda
-cinnamon (optional)

Comment PANCAKE and I’ll send you the recipe so you can make them for breakfast tomorrow!

Follow @vitalityash for more natural remedies, holistic motherhood, and kid-friendly recipes!

#holisticmotherhood #kidbreakfast #campingbreakfast #campingfood

Comment FIRE for my recipes! (Spicy and non-spicy

Comment FIRE for my recipes! (Spicy and non-spicy kid friendly versions!)

Fire cider has been around for AGES. But became popular in the 70’s when herbalists were sharing about it. It can be made a multitude of ways and is one of the OG immune boosting tonics.

It’s super intense and strong smelling but I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it!

If I ever feel a cold coming on (or anyone around me is sick) I’ll take a shot of this daily until it has passed.

You can also use it in dressings, drinks, and other various recipes. It’s so usefully, tasty, and fully customizable.

It’s cheap and easy to make your own natural remedies at home.

This cost me maybe $25 and made about 96 ounces. A farm stand local to me was selling TWO OUNCES for $17. No. Thank you.

Follow along for PART two where my kids help me strain their kid friendly version and let’s see if they actually like it!!

And for more natural remedies, holistic motherhood, and kid-friendly recipes!

Not medical advice - shared for educational purposes only. Always consult a trusted healthcare provider for personalized medical advice 🫶🏼

#holisticmotherhood #naturalremedieswork #firecider #lowtoxliving

It was the never ending sampling for me 😂😂 Hear m

It was the never ending sampling for me 😂😂

Hear me out — I know this isn’t a novel idea, but …. MAKE YOUR OWN TRAIL MIX.

Obviously, it’s super easy, AND the ratios are on point.

Every trail mix I’ve ever purchased is either 90% almonds and flavorless craisins or packed with sugar and seed oils.

Make your own and it’s fully customizable (aka no almonds for us —why are they so hard anyways ?!)

This was our FAVORITE snack on our recent road trip and camping/ hiking trip in Moab with our toddlers. 🤌🏼🤌🏼

#campingfood #holisticmotherhood #hikingsnacks #toddlersnack

Drop “PUDDING” below, and I’ll send you the recipe

Drop “PUDDING” below, and I’ll send you the recipe!

This high protein chocolate pudding tastes just like the creamy, chocolatey pudding we grew up loving — but it’s made with real, wholesome ingredients.

My kids devour it, my husband was obsessed, and I felt genuinely good serving it. There is only a handful of ingredients, and it’s ready in under 20 minutes.

Full recipe is on the blog — comment PUDDING below, and I’ll send it your way!

If this looks good, share it with someone who needs a healthy dessert in their life.

And if you’re not following along yet, stick around — we’re always making real food that actually works for our family, natural remedies, and holistic motherhood. 🙌

#holisticmotherhood #chocolatepudding #healthychocolatepudding #healthydessert #highproteinpudding

Comment OATS and I’ll send you the recipe! High

Comment OATS and I’ll send you the recipe!

High protein, kid approved, meal prep/busy morning friendly, and it traveled perfectly for camping.

It’s so customizable; you can make it in a million different ways! It’s been a staple in our house since I was a little girl.

Comment OATS and I’ll send you the recipe 🤌🏼

Follow @vitalityash for natural remedies, holistic motherhood, and simple, high-protein, and kid-friendly recipes! ✨

#holisticmotherhood #naturalremedieswork #kidfriendlybreakfast #toddlerbreakfast #campingfood

Comment BITES, and I’ll send you my recipe! Thes

Comment BITES, and I’ll send you my recipe!

These egg bites have been on repeat in our house, and I am not stopping anytime soon.

They’re perfect for when my kids are in an egg slump — I have them help me make them and suddenly they’re EGGCITED (😏) about eggs again!

They’re high protein, totally customizable, kid-approved, and they travel SO well — we took them camping in Moab recently and ate them cold, warmed them on the camp stove, and served them alongside baked oatmeal for the most satisfying camping breakfasts.

Nourished my busy toddlers so we were able to do ALLLLL the things without a mid-morning crash.

Full recipe is on the blog — comment BITES below and I’ll send it to you!

If this is your kind of breakfast, share it with someone who needs an easy meal prep win.

And if you’re not following along yet, stick around — we keep our health realistic and holistic + we keep our food nutritious and delicious. 🙌

#holisticmotherhood #campingfood #kidfriendlybreakfast #breakfastmealprep

Comment BITES, and I’ll send you my recipe! Thes

Comment BITES, and I’ll send you my recipe!

These egg bites have been on repeat in our house, and I am not stopping anytime soon.

High protein, totally customizable, kid-approved, and they travel SO well — we took them camping in Moab and ate them cold, warmed them on the camp stove, and served them alongside baked oatmeal for the most satisfying camping breakfast.

Nourished my busy toddlers so we were able to do ALLLLL the things without a mid-morning crash.

Full recipe is on the blog — comment BITES below and I’ll send it to you!

If this is your kind of breakfast, share it with someone who needs an easy meal prep win.

And if you’re not following along yet, stick around — we keep our health realistic and holistic + we keep our food nutritious and delicious. 🙌

#holisticmotherhood #campingfood #kidfriendlybreakfast #breakfastmealprep

Exercising my free will as an adult to jump on bed

Exercising my free will as an adult to jump on beds, because why the heck couldn’t we as kids? That shiz is FUNNNNNNNNN!

When’s the last time you jumped on the bed?

#holisticmotherhood #holisticmama #motherhoodunplugged #theirchildhoodismymotherhood

My favorite animal is me out of my luteal phase 😉

My favorite animal is me out of my luteal phase 😉

Anyone else?

Side note to the girlies: don’t start a fermented beef root and maca supplement if you don’t want to feel reallllll 🌶️🔥
And definitely don’t give it to your husband. 🥵

#holisticmotherhood #macaroot #marriagehumor #motherhoodunplugged

Happy Resurrection Sunday! Happy Easter! ✝️🕊️ Ble

Happy Resurrection Sunday! Happy Easter! ✝️🕊️

Blessed beyond measure. Thank you, Jesus! He has transformed my life, forgiven my sins, and given me everything my heart could ever imagine, and He wants a relationship with you too!

This is one of my favorite songs:
“Thank You Jesus, for the blood applied
Thank You Jesus, it has washed me white
Thank You Jesus, You have saved my life
Brought me from the darkness into glorious light

You took my place, laid inside my tomb of sin
You were buried for three days but then You walked right out again
And now death has no sting and life has no end
For I have been transformed by the blood of the Lamb”

Drop “SNACK PACK” below, and I’ll send you the rec

Drop “SNACK PACK” below, and I’ll send you the recipe (and yes, you can print it out!)!

This high protein chocolate pudding tastes just like the creamy, chocolatey pudding you grew up loving — but it’s made with real, wholesome ingredients.

My kids devoured it, my husband was obsessed, and I felt genuinely good serving it. There is only a handful of ingredients, and it’s ready in under 20 minutes.

Full recipe is on the blog — comment SNACK PACK below, and I’ll send it your way!

If this looks good, share it with someone who needs a healthy dessert in their life.

And if you’re not following along yet, stick around — we’re always making real food that actually works for our family, natural remedies, and holistic motherhood. 🙌

#holisticmotherhood #chocolatepudding #healthychocolatepudding #healthydessert #highproteinpudding

Comment SALT and I’ll send you all the details on

Comment SALT and I’ll send you all the details on how to use it, heat it, etc.

A spilled container of Maldon salt sent me down a rabbit hole and I am so glad it did. �
The salt sock has been used for centuries and is now a permanent fixture in our home.

You only need a sock and some salt, and you have a powerhouse remedy for ear pain, headaches, sinus congestion, sore muscles, and more!

OOPS on the colored sock though — hop over to the blog for the full guide on how to make one, what sock to actually use, how to heat it, store it, and when to use it.

Comment SALT and I’ll send it your way! 🧦🧂

Follow @vitalityash for realistic holistic motherhood, natural remedies, and low-tox living. We’re learning all this together and I’m so glad you’re here!

Not medical advice, shared for educational purposes only. Always consult a trusted medical provider for medical advice and care.

#naturalremedieswork #saltsock #earpainremedy

Comment GUIDE and I’ll send it to you. Most tick

Comment GUIDE and I’ll send it to you.

Most tick advice ends with:
“just go see your doctor.”

But what happens when you’re sitting there with a tick in your child…
and no one is actually telling you what to look for next?

I’ve been on both sides of this—
13 years in the ER and now as a mom finding one embedded in my own baby.

And I can tell you this:
👉 The panic doesn’t come from the tick
👉 It comes from not knowing what to do next

So I made the guide I wish I had in that moment.

Inside you’ll find:
• how to identify ticks (and why it matters)
• exactly how to remove them safely
• what to watch for (and what actually matters)
• when I’d monitor vs when I’d push for testing
• holistic + medical options laid out clearly

It’s 97 pages, but it’s meant to be used in real time—
when you don’t want to second guess yourself.

If you want to be the mom who’s prepared instead of panicking…
Comment GUIDE and I’ll send it over.

Not medical advice—just education and exactly what I personally do. Always consult a trusted medical provider if you have questions, concerns, or symptoms. And before starting any medication or supplement.

Follow @vitalityash for realistic holistic motherhood, natural remedies, and low-tox living.

#tickseason #lymedisease #tickremoval #holistictickcare #naturalremedieswork

Would you eat any of this? Call me extra, but i

Would you eat any of this?

Call me extra, but i refuse to eat hot dogs for 5 days straight and feel like absolute garbage.

Spent a few days meal prepping food for camping and I have ZERO regrets.

What are your favorite camping meals?

P.s. all these work for weekly meal prep too! 💃🏼

#campingfood #campsite #campingwithkids #foodprep

But why did this taste SO good?! A healthier-ish

But why did this taste SO good?!

A healthier-ish version of a 90’s classic

- gluten free bread, organic chicken breast, romaine lettuce, and mustard all from @traderjoes
- salt and vinegar chips from @sietefoods
- cream soda from @drinkolipop

Did you eat this growing up? Vote and let me know!

#lunchwithkids #holisticmotherhood #campingmeals #healthyishmeals

Our first camping trip with our toddlers and my hu

Does this mean I unlocked cool ski mom status? #s

Does this mean I unlocked cool ski mom status?

#skimom #coolmom #holisticmotherhood

How did we get here? 😅 I remember my mom saying “

How did we get here? 😅

I remember my mom saying “I wore something like that when I was your age! Styles always come back around.”

And I thought she was full of it.

Jokes on meeeeeeeee. Cause whattaya know.
Styles be coming back around. 🫣🤢🫠

I guess that means I’m old.

#millennialmom #holisticmotherhood #holisticmama

Comment LIFE below and I’ll send you the full prin

Comment LIFE below and I’ll send you the full printable list of affirmations to speak over your babies. 🤍

The words you speak over your child are becoming their reality.

Their brains are literally wired to absorb everything you say — especially in those quiet moments before sleep. They don’t filter it, they don’t question it, they just receive what you say as truth.

So I made a choice; Every night, every nap, randomly in the car, and at the kitchen table, I speak life over my girls. Because what I call them, what I label them as, they will become.

“Life and death are in the power of the tongue.” — Proverbs 18:21

This isn’t just a sweet thing to do. It’s one of the most powerful things you will ever do as a parent.

Send this to a mom friend who would love to do this.

Comment LIFE to get the free printable sent straight to your DMs.

Follow @vitalityash for more holistic motherhood: natural remedies, low-tox swaps, kid-friendly recipes, life. ✨

Comment LIFE to get the free printable sent straight to your DMs. 🤍

#holisticmotherhood #speaklife #intentionalparenting #healinggenerationaltrauma

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