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“How Smart Parents Afford Organic Food in an Inflation Economy”mp3
Most parents think organic food is “too expensive.” But here’s what’s wild… Have you actually looked at the price of junk food lately? Chips. Cereal. Frozen meals. Snacks. Soda. Inflation quietly pushed most processed food right up to organic prices—yet nobody talks about it. What is expensive?👇🏻 • Buying food with no plan • Constant snack runs • Name-brand “clean” toiletries • Convenience over intention There’s a simple shift parents are making right now: ✔️ Meal prepping instead of impulse shopping ✔️ Cutting processed food that drains the budget ✔️ Making basic household items instead of overpaying ✔️ Reclaiming margin in a tight economy I recorded a short 4 minute MP3 breaking this down in plain English—no fluff, no guilt, just practical thinking for parents feeling the squeeze. If you want the audio, comment “ORGANIC” below and I’ll send it to you. Fair warning: it might change how you look at your grocery bill and income moving forward.
“How Smart Parents Afford Organic Food in an Inflation Economy”mp3
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@Dorothy Mitchell not my go to either but i sometimes use it for a calcium boost. The other seasonings I put in it helps a lot.
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@Sherry Masters thanks! I've learned a lot of what I call my tricks over the years. Kind of had to most of the time and I'm a very determined kind of person so I can usually find a way for something to work for my needs. Being poor creates creativity!
🌿 Herb Spotlight: Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis) 🌿
If you’re working on gut health, inflammation, or soothing irritated tissues, marshmallow root is one of the most underrated herbs you should know about. Despite the name, this has nothing to do with the sugary treat. Marshmallow root has been used for centuries in traditional herbalism for its demulcent properties—meaning it coats, soothes, and protects irritated tissues. ✨ Key Benefits of Marshmallow Root • Supports gut lining repair and digestive comfort • Soothes acid reflux, gastritis, and leaky gut symptoms • Helps calm inflammation in the throat, lungs, and urinary tract • Supports respiratory health, especially dry coughs • Gentle enough for long-term use and sensitive systems It’s especially powerful for anyone dealing with dryness, irritation, or inflammation internally. 🌿 Simple Marshmallow Root Cold Infusion Recipe (This method preserves the soothing mucilage compounds) Ingredients: • 1 tablespoon dried marshmallow root • 1 quart cold, filtered water Instructions: 1. Add marshmallow root to a glass jar 2. Cover with cold water 3. Let steep 8–12 hours (overnight works best) 4. Strain and sip throughout the day 👉 This creates a silky, soothing infusion that’s fantastic for digestion and throat support. 🔥 Want the next-level version? If you’d rather skip the guesswork and have professionally formulated herbal tinctures, I put together something special. 💚 Ultimate Apothecary Herbal Tincture Bundle ✔️ Multiple foundational herbs ✔️ Easy-to-use liquid extracts ✔️ Normally much more—right now only $7 🔗 Grab it here: https://www.skool.com/purely-rooted-8709/classroom/60d2f951 This bundle is perfect for anyone building a home apothecary or wanting simple, effective herbal support without overwhelm.
🌿 Herb Spotlight: Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis) 🌿
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Iv had some Marshmallow root for a while now and have been trying to figure out the best way to use it. Thanks for the instructions! I have enough to make quite a few jars!
Teaching Kids the Value of Investing Early (Without Making It Boring)
One of the most underrated forms of wellness we can give our kids isn’t just physical health or emotional intelligence—it’s financial confidence. Most of us grew up learning how to work for money, not how money can work for us. That gap creates stress, burnout, and reactive decision-making later in life. The good news? We can break that cycle early—and it doesn’t require spreadsheets or finance degrees. Here are a few smart, age-appropriate ways to teach kids the value of investing early: 1️⃣ Shift the conversation from “saving” to “growing.” Saving teaches safety. Investing teaches possibility. Even young kids understand the idea of planting a seed and watching it grow. A dollar saved sits still. A dollar invested has a job. 2️⃣ Use real money, small stakes. Whether it’s $5 a month or birthday money, let them participate. Show them what happens when money is put into something productive—stocks, index funds, or even a simple custodial account. Ownership creates engagement. 3️⃣ Introduce credit responsibly. Adding your teen as an authorized user on a credit card can help them establish credit early. Pair this with lessons about paying bills on time and managing limits responsibly. They’ll learn how credit works, why it matters, and build a head start for the future. 4️⃣ Make time the hero of the story. Kids don’t need compound interest formulas—they need visuals. “Money invested early has more time to grow” is a powerful concept. Time is the one advantage kids have that adults don’t. Teaching that early builds patience and long-term thinking. 5️⃣ Tie investing to values, not just returns. Let them invest in companies or ideas they believe in—technology, health, sports, sustainability. This connects money to purpose, not greed, which is critical for healthy money psychology. 6️⃣ Normalize learning, not perfection. Some investments will go down. Some credit mistakes might happen. That’s okay. The lesson isn’t “always win”—it’s how to think long-term, manage emotions, and avoid fear-based decisions. That’s a life skill, not just a money skill.
Teaching Kids the Value of Investing Early (Without Making It Boring)
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Most may not agree but I taught my kids a game of black Jack. Yes, most considered it gambling. But it's really all about how you teach and treat it that makes it a great tool for so many things. Learning math, making decisions, enjoying family time, saving, earning, investing, making choices, and just life in general. But actively teaching in any form helps give them a huge head start.
🔥 Thigh Training: More Than Just Legs (It’s a Core Game Too)
When most people think about thigh exercises, they think legs only. Squats, lunges, step-ups—great for strength and tone. But what often gets overlooked is how deeply your core is involved in every effective thigh movement. Here’s why that matters 👇 🦵 Why Thigh Exercises Are So Important Your thighs (quads, hamstrings, and inner thighs) are some of the largest muscle groups in the body. Training them consistently helps: - Boost overall metabolism (more muscle = more calories burned) - Improve balance and coordination - Protect the knees and hips - Support daily movement like walking, lifting, and climbing stairs In short: strong thighs = a stronger, more resilient body. 🔗 The Core–Thigh Connection Any quality thigh exercise requires core engagement—whether you realize it or not. - Squats demand core stability to keep your spine neutral - Lunges challenge your core to prevent tipping or twisting - Single-leg movements light up your abs and obliques fast If your core is weak, your form breaks down. And when form breaks down, results slow—and injury risk increases. 💡 Benefits of Training Them Together When you intentionally brace your core during thigh exercises, you get: - Better posture and spinal support - More efficient strength gains - Improved athletic performance - A tighter, stronger midsection without endless crunches This is why I’m a big believer in compound movements over isolation-only workouts. They train the body the way it’s meant to move. ✅ Takeaway for This Week Next time you’re doing: - Squats - Lunges - Step-ups - Wall sits 👉 Focus on gently tightening your core (as if preparing for a cough) and maintaining controlled breathing. You’ll feel the difference immediately—and your results will compound over time. Question for the group: Which thigh exercise do you feel the most in your core? Let’s compare notes 💬
🔥 Thigh Training: More Than Just Legs (It’s a Core Game Too)
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My thighs (and legs in general) are probably the best worked out part of my body. I've also seen a thing? Where you put your legs up a wall with your bottom against the wall and laying down. Haven't researched that yet to see what it accomplishes. Maybe soon though. My toughest parts needed are belly, and arms. I'm trying to work on them. After surgeries I got movement back quickly with therapy I did on my own but that doesn't help with muscle so much.
Persistence: The Most Underrated Wellness Skill
If there’s one trait that consistently separates people who feel good in their bodies from those who stay stuck, it’s not motivation, willpower, or even knowledge. It’s persistence. Most people quit wellness efforts not because the plan “didn’t work,” but because the results didn’t arrive on their preferred timeline. We live in a world of instant feedback, but the human body doesn’t operate on push notifications. It responds to consistency, signals, and repetition. Persistence is powerful because it removes emotion from the process. When you persist: - You stop renegotiating with yourself every time life gets busy - You stop treating one off day as a character flaw - You stop expecting perfection and start expecting progress From a physiological standpoint, persistence allows your metabolism, hormones, and nervous system to adapt. From a psychological standpoint, it builds identity: “I’m the kind of person who keeps promises to myself.” That identity shift is where lasting wellness actually comes from. Here’s the uncomfortable truth (and the liberating one): You don’t need to do more. You need to quit stopping. Five workouts spread over five weeks beats five workouts in one week followed by quitting. One daily walk for 90 days beats an extreme plan you can’t sustain. Small actions, repeated long enough, compound into energy, confidence, and momentum. In my opinion, persistence is self-respect in action. It’s choosing to stay in the game long enough for your body to respond, even when the scale, mirror, or mood hasn’t caught up yet. So if you’re feeling discouraged right now, don’t ask, “Is this working?” Ask instead: “Have I stayed with it long enough for it to work?” That question changes everything. If this resonates, drop a comment with one small habit you’re committing to persist with this week—no perfection required, just follow-through.
Persistence: The Most Underrated Wellness Skill
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Definitely needed. I tend to get lost in my head thinking on things I need to do and completely forget to exercise.
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I'm trying to live a more healthy lifestyle. I'm learning about natural ways to address health care and I'm excited! Herbs are the way to go!

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