All Posts by

Dian Biehl

Showing 15 Result(s)
Food

6 Adaptogens That Can Reduce Stress, Improve Immunity, and More

It seems that each day of adult life is just a quest for stress-relievers. Stress will not go away, but you can be immune to the things that introduce it to your lives.
This is where the ‘adaptogens’ come in,  herbs that can help you become adaptable either by providing support to your nervous system to ease emotional tensions or by directly working with the physiological processes of your body.
If you don’t know what adaptogens are exactly, have a quick look at the video below:
The description may be a bit complex, so here are simple terms that describe the adaptogens’ capabilities.
First, it …

Food

How to Choose Produce with Fewer Pesticides and Chemicals

Fruits and vegetables are probably the healthiest food groups. They can be grown in large quantities or in a few numbers depending on the size and location of the plantation. For those who are living in urban areas, the most convenient way to get them is through markets or grocery stores.
The problem is that you wouldn’t know where the fruits and vegetables come from. There is a big chance they come from farms that utilized pesticides and other chemicals, which is really alarming. Here are the top produces that are prone to be sprayed with pesticides:

Spinach
Strawberries
Nectarines
Kale…

Food

Whole Wheat Carrot Applesauce Muffins

Baking can be a great bonding activity within the household. Not only will you be having food, but you can also teach your kids about its importance. Additionally, they can learn a handful of useful skills.
This recipe for whole wheat carrot applesauce muffin is not only easy to execute but also guarantees healthy and delicious results.
Ingredients:

Whole-wheat flour
Ground cinnamon
Baking soda
Salt
Soft butter
Pure maple syrup or honey
Egg
Pure vanilla extract
Unsweetened applesauce
Grated carrots…

Family Life

How to Resell Your Used Baby Gear and Make the Most From Your Sale

As your child grows up, the thing that is taking up space is not his/her size. It is the number of clothes and gears that will go unused. If you are planning to sell them, here are some tips that you can follow:
Keep the items in good condition
Make sure all are complete and nothing is broken. Any damage can diminish the price of the item and the interest of the potential buyers.
Choose brands that have resale value
Not all brands are the same. Some are appealing to others even if they are used while some seem like they’ve been used once only. The more reputable the brand of an item is, the easier it is …

Family Life

April Fools’ Day Pranks Kids Will Love

April Fools’ Day is typically the official day for jokes. It will be enjoyable if the whole family is on board with the humor, and the best way to achieve that is to set up pranks. Here are some adorable and friendly pranks that you can apply with or towards your kids:
Tiny Meal Prank
This prank involves setting up to eat a meal using tiny toy utensils and kitchenware.
Surprise Colorful Milk
Surprise the kids by putting food coloring in the milk carton. Enjoy their reactions as they poured the milk on their cereals.
Shoes Don’t Fit Prank
Stuff the inside of the shoes with crumpled …