Don't Mess with Mama

Natural Living Made Simple

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • YouTube
  • About
    • Why Our Family is Gluten Free
    • Work With Me
    • Contact Me
    • Full Disclaimer
  • Books + Courses
  • Gluten-Free Recipes
    • Recipe Index
    • Instant Pot Recipes
  • Natural Living
  • Minimalism
  • DIY + Homemade
    • Green Cleaning + Healthy Home
    • DIY Beauty + Skincare
  • Essential Oils
    • How to Order Essential Oils
    • Essential Oil Class Schedule
    • FREE Masterclass
    • Essential Oils Philippines
Home » Wellness

Natural Living

Check out these natural living tips and natural remedies you can make with real food ingredients from your kitchen, such as this homemade electrolyte drink (for colds, flu and after sports) and this honey lemon ginger elixir (natural cold remedy).

5 Things You Should Never Clean with Vinegar

Updated November 13, 2020 | By Tracey Black | Affiliate disclosure 1 Comment

Things You Should Never Clean with Vinegar - Don't Mess with Mama

Vinegar can be a handy tool when cleaning. But if you’re not careful you could also destroy the surface you’re trying to clean. Check out these 5 things you should never clean with vinegar. While vinegar is a great multi-purpose cleaning tool, there are a few things you don’t want to clean with vinegar. Some of these are because they can be harmful to what your cleaning, … [Read more...]

Red Light Therapy Benefits

Updated December 17, 2020 | By Tracey Black | Affiliate disclosure Leave a Comment

woman standing in front of a red light therapy unit

Have you ever heard of red light therapy? Find out how Red Light Therapy Benefits acne, wrinkles, weight loss, pain and inflammation, muscle recovery and more. Learn how it works, why it's beneficial, FAQs, and why you need it. Disclaimer: I was paid to write this post and have an affiliate partnership with this sponsor. However, I only write posts about products I truly … [Read more...]

35 Foods You Can Grow Indoors

Updated April 16, 2020 | By Tracey Black | Affiliate disclosure Leave a Comment

How to Grow Food Indoors - Step-by-Step Guide - Don't Mess with Mama

Want to grow your own food indoors? Check out this beginner's guide to grow your own fruit, herbs and vegetables indoors. You'll be able to easily grow 35 foods from seeds or kitchen scraps all year long. You don’t have to have a green thumb to start your own kitchen garden. You can grow your own herbs, vegetables, leafy greens and even fruit indoors with just a few … [Read more...]

5 Health Benefits of Collagen Powder

Updated April 5, 2020 | By Tracey Black | Affiliate disclosure 5 Comments

5 Benefits of Collagen Powder - great for wrinkles, skin care, joint health - DontMesswithMama.com

Have you heard about collagen powder? It's a tasteless and odorless powder that you can add to your favorite beverages, like hot tea or coffee, to get a daily dose of collagen, which is great for wrinkles, cellulite, hair and nails, joint health and digestion. Find out how it works and why you need it. You've probably scrolled by an online ad or strolled through the … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Elderberry Syrup

Updated June 9, 2020 | By Tracey Black | Affiliate disclosure 13 Comments

top down shot of elderberry syrup in glasses

Forget buying elderberry syrup in the health food store. You can make your own Instant Pot Elderberry Syrup with just a few ingredients and save money too. I'll share my simple elderberry syrup recipe with you. One of the best things I've done for my family for years is use elderberry syrup anytime we're feeling a bit off. Whether it's the cold, flu, or just trying to … [Read more...]

Next Page »

Tracey Black - author and creator of Don't Mess with Mama

Hi, I’m Tracey! Living a more natural lifestyle doesn’t have to be hard. I’ll show you how simple it can be. Here you’ll find gluten-free recipes, green cleaning tips, DIY and homemade tutorials, minimalism tips and so much more! More about me here.

Follow Me

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Search

Popular Posts

  • A homemade electrolyte drink in a glass jar on a wooden table Homemade Electrolyte Drink
  • bottles of thieves cleaner on a table 20 Ways to Clean Your Home with Thieves Household Cleaner
  • essential oils and a diffuser outside on a table How to Make Money with a Young Living Essential Oils Business
  • Three white bowls filled with homemade coconut flour Coconut Flour Recipe
  • A close up of a gluten free Chinese dumpling Gluten-Free Chinese Dumplings (Pan Fried and Boiled)

Top Instant Pot Recipes

  • Instant pot in a kitchen How to Use the Instant Pot Buttons
  • Instant Pot Popcorn in a glass bowl on it's side Instant Pot Popcorn
  • Instant Pot Minestrone soup in a white bowl topped with Parmesan cheese Instant Pot Minestrone Soup Recipe {Pressure Cooker, Gluten Free}
  • instant pot and accessories in a kitchen 10 Instant Pot Tips and Tricks You Need to Know

More Instant Pot Recipes

Top DIY Tutorials

  • DIY Disinfectant Spray in a blue bottle DIY Natural Disinfectant Spray (Homemade Lysol) + Top 4 Natural Disinfectants
  • ingredients for homemade skincare recipes 10 Homemade Natural Skin Care Recipes
  • ingredients for honey mask 8 DIY Honey Facial Mask Recipes
  • essential oil and spray bottle on table DIY Face Wash – Facial Cleanser for All Skin Types

More DIY Tutorials

Free Books

Photo of 10 Beauty Hacks From Your Kitchen e-book with a link to the free book and email course

Photo of decluttering working with link to decluttering email course

Photo of DIY sugar scrub with a link to DIY tutorials on the blog

Photo of essential oils and coconut oil with a link to essential oil posts on the blog Photo of oranges on a counter with a link to real food recipes on the blog

Photo of Instant Pot and cooking utensils with a link to Instant Pot recipes

Photo of flowers on a counter with a link to simple and minimalist living tips

Copyright © 2011–2018. All rights reserved.

Don’t Mess with Mama® are trademarks/service marks of Mama’s Essentials, LLC. All content on Don't Mess with Mama is copyrighted, and may not be reprinted in full form without my written consent.

Photo credits: Depositphotos.com and Bigstockphoto.com.

Got a question? Contact me

Disclaimer: The information on Don’t Mess with Mama is for educational and informational purposes only, and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a medical professional and the information contained on this blog should not be used to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease or health illness. Consult with a qualified health care professional before acting on any information presented here.

The statements on Don't Mess with Mama have not been evaluated by the FDA (US Food & Drug Administration). Disclosure and disclaimer.

Don't Mess with Mama is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Privacy Policy
Terms of Service