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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.

How to Choose the Best Non-Toxic Candles for a Healthier Home

Growing up, I was always a huge fan of candles. Even as a teen, I loved lighting them during journaling and to relax at the end of a long day. Browsing through candle aisles at stores was quite the...

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.

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...

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...

Newborn Baby Schedule: Examples & Routine for New Parents

Prior to having my first child, I had basically zero personal experience with babies. The first time I can remember seeing newborns up-close was in my 20's when I volunteered in a Labor &...

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...

Best Baby Nursery Tips: A Guide to Planning Your Nursery

Preparing the nursery is one of many exciting things that parents get to experience when they welcome their first baby. From the crib and blankets to the nursery decor and wall art, every detail is...

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...

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!

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...

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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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