Mountain Mama Health & Wellness

05/13/2026

05/05/2026

Real life, real food, real balance 🤍

Not every meal has to be perfect… but when you start building your plate with intention, everything changes
Protein to keep you full
Healthy fats to support your hormones
Colorful foods to fuel your body
And yes… food you actually enjoy eating

This is what sustainable wellness looks like. Not restriction. Not extremes. Just learning how to nourish your body in a way that feels good and actually lasts.

Start simple. One better choice at a time. That’s where the real transformation happens 🌿

What’s on your plate today? 👇

05/02/2026

Starting May 23rd in small-town Kentucky, you can head to the Beaver Dam Strawberry Festival for a full weekend of delicious food, music, fun…and of course everything-strawberry here in downtown Beaver Dam, KY! This longtime Memorial Day weekend tradition fills downtown with three days of hometown pride, local flavor, and plenty to see. Strawberries are the star, from fresh berries and shortcake to desserts, drinks, and sweet treats served throughout the festival. Visitors can also enjoy fair food, craft booths, local vendors, carnival rides, games, pageants, live music, gospel singing, and the annual parade. The weekend usually includes a 5K, pet show, car show, tractor show, motorcycle show, and a Veterans Program. The festival’s roots go back to Beaver Dam’s strawberry-growing past, when local farmers once shipped berries by train to Louisville, and the modern city festival began during Beaver Dam’s 1998 bicentennial celebration. Running May 23rd through May 25th, this is one of Kentucky’s best small-town festivals to have on your spring calendar.

05/01/2026

Do you companion plant? If not, you should!

04/26/2026

Most people try to keep nature out of their garden…
but the real magic happens when you start working with it.

A fence will keep pests out…
but a chicken moat?
That’s a whole different level of homesteading.

🐓 Chickens naturally:
Hunt bugs, ticks, and pests
Scratch up weeds before they take over
Fertilize the soil as they go
And still give you fresh eggs daily

Instead of fighting the cycle, you let it work for you.
This is what I love about homesteading… it’s not about doing more.

It’s about doing things smarter and more naturally.
Simple systems. Real food. Less waste. More balance.

🌿 This is how we build a healthier home, from the ground up.

Keep your chicken coop close by and let you chickens take care of the rest!

Would you try a chicken moat on your homestead?

04/26/2026

Lavender Honey Peach Swirl Pops are creamy, fruity, and beautifully swirled with soft floral flavor. They are perfect for warm spring days and pretty enough to stop the scroll.

👇 Recipe in the 1st comment ⬇️