Rooted Living Everday

Ground your life in simple, wholesome practices that nurture body, mind, and spirit.

Purple eggplant in our family garden

Purple Eggplant Health Benefits You May Not Know About

We found this uniquely shaped eggplant and couldn’t resist giving it a little personality. We added a few stickers, laid it down in our garden

The Best Teas for Sleep: 6 Herbal Teas That Help You Rest Naturally

Sometimes when we are struggling to sleep, we may think that we need to use a supplement or medicine. But many herbal teas for sleep

Farmer collecting farm fresh eggs

Benefits of Buying Farm Fresh Eggs

The first time we tried a fresh carton of eggs from the farmer’s market, it just felt different. Most of our lives, our family has

Family and friend enjoying Mediterranean diet benefits.

Mediterranean Diet Benefits: Why It’s More Than Just a Diet

Year after year, we hear that the Mediterranean diet is the best diet for our bodies. Many diets, some of which you may have tried,

woman enjoying the benefits of farmers markets

Benefits of Farmers’ Markets and Farm Stores for Your Health and Community

Let me let you in on a little secret. Over the past several years, the grocery store and our family have started to drift apart.

Benefits of Starting A Garden to Grow Your Own Food

Four years ago, my wife and I decided to start a fruit and vegetable garden. Our parents had always had gardens, but we were starting

Winter Squash Guide: Health Benefits, Varieties, Storage, and Cooking Tips

Winter squashes are incredibly versatile and hearty vegetables to add to meals, especially during the fall and winter months. We have come to love the

Exploring the World of Honey, Bees, and Real Sweetness

Due to recent research and awareness of the adverse effects of processed and refined foods, several years ago, I went searching for a more natural alternative to refined sugars, and I

Exploring Holiday Centerpiece Dishes 

Our family has always loved the holiday season, especially Christmas and Thanksgiving (for those living in America). The holidays have a way of changing the air around us, making our

Simple Healthy Techniques for Preparing Poultry 

There are few sights as tempting as a golden, deep-fried turkey glistening with crispy skin. However, behind that crispy perfection lies a less glamorous truth: gallons of hot