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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...

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...

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.

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...

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 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...

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 &...

4 Great Family-friendly Playgrounds & Parks in Las Vegas for 2025

When I first moved to the Las Vegas metro area with my first child, I started a growing list of parks to visit. Despite not having a reputation as being a family-friendly city, Las Vegas actually...

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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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