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Wildflower Homestead is dedicated to helping women craft and celebrate a joyful and beautiful life journey. Take a stroll with me through a field of ideas, inspirations, and reflections about family, health, self-care, and more.

What is Ethyl Alcohol and Is It Safe?

Ethyl alcohol, also known as ethanol, is one of those ingredients you encounter almost daily without even realizing it. It’s in your favorite beer or wine, the hand sanitizer in your bag, and even...

Greenwashing Definition: How to Avoid False Eco-Friendly Claims

If you're like me, you want to make healthy choices that are good for you, your family, and the environment. Today, people who want to make healthier choices are choosing to buy more products...

Flourless Zucchini Brownies

I have and will likely always have a sweet tooth. Going on paleo doesn’t mean you can’t have sweets! Some paleo-approved sweeteners that are fine in reasonable amounts include maple syrup and honey.

Paleo Peach Crisp | Paleo Desserts

One week last month, I went crazy with paleo dessert recipe options. One of my favorite paleo desserts that came out of that frenzied craze was this delicious paleo peach crisp. Not only is this dish tasty and 100% paleo, but it is also super easy…

An Honest Review of Branch Basics Dishwasher Tablets

If you've been keeping an eye out for sustainable cleaning products that are safer for your home and for the environment, you may have come across Branch Basics. This post specifically breaks down...

Are Candles Bad for You? A Look into Toxic and Non-toxic Candles

As someone who always loved lighting candles throughout most of my life, I never thought twice about whether those candles could possibly be affecting my health. In fact, I basically associated all...

Boho Nursery Inspiration: Our Nursery Story

This post is a hybrid of my own story about setting up our first baby's nursery mixed with inspiration and tips for designing a modern boho nursery. Whether you are a new parent looking for nursery...

Clean and Green Clothing: Choosing Healthier Non-Toxic Materials

As someone who has almost always focused on saving money and buying the cheapest options when shopping, I'll have to admit that shopping for clean and green clothing was never really something that...

Green Healthy Toddler Pancakes with Kale

Searching for a super easy, healthy, and mess-free snack for your baby or toddler to enjoy? Look no further! These healthy baby kale or spinach pancakes are exactly what you’ve been looking for!

Paleo Shortbread Cookies

This was the first time I used coconut flour to make cookies! I was really just blown away by the texture of these cookie. They had that delicately crumbly yet soft sandy texture that I love so much…

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Welcome to Wildflower Homestead-a space for sharing helpful ideas and inspiration with women of all ages and stages of life.

I’m Vivian, a desert-dwelling wife to an amazing husband and mama to two sweet kids. I love to learn and mull over all sorts of ideas and perspectives and love sharing meaningful and useful ideas, tips, thoughts, and experiences with others. I’m so glad you’re here with me!

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Family & Home

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