Few homes are without the wafting perfume of a scented candle from time to time. Most people light them to infuse a room with fragrance, to add a romantic ambiance to a meal and to make bathtimes more luxurious. But could the very candles used to soothe our mood actually be bad for us? Are Scented…
All of the sudden, I was getting headaches every day. The kind of headache that’s always there, just bad enough that without taking a OTC pain reliever you’re totally miserable. I remember sitting in the doctors office crying because I was so exhausted from always having a headache. I just wanted them to STOP….
Well, I’ve successfully made it through My GAPS Diet WEEK #2 and I still feel really great! The best part is no matter how stubborn I am, I’ve learned a few lessons…. What did I Learn in Week #2? Dairy probably isn’t really a good choice for me, right now. At the end of week…
I’m always searching for nontoxic hair and body products. Often the super fabulous, all natural product lines are expensive, but I’m on a budget… I love experimenting to come up with amazing products you can make in your own kitchen, with all natural, healthy stuff!! My hair is naturally wavy… I don’t use any “product”…
Did you know you can make your own NON-TOXIC, homemade Eyeliner with just 3 ingredients?? And I’m not kidding when I say that it has amazing staying power! I’ve worn it for over 24 hours without it smudging 🙂
Just look at that amazing body butter in the picture above. Doesn’t it look heavenly?? Just 3 simple ingredients and less than 5 minutes is all it took to create this super luxurious and non-toxic body butter!
I’ve been making homemade Coconut Oil Lotion for about 2 years and everyone I’ve shared it with, has agreed that it’s AH-MAZ-ING! I just “Whipped” up a big batch and started handing them out to friends/family as holiday gifts today! Here’s all you need: 1/4c Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Shea Butter Lotion (buy HERE)…
I regularly post recipes using Coconut Sugar and you are probably wondering why I am so fond of coconut sugar, right?? Well I’ve put together a list of 10 reasons I Love Coconut Sugar!! REAL Food – Coconut sugar is a natural sugar derived from the flowers of the coconut trees (cocos nucifera). It’s not highly…
The way you start each day is incredibly important. Whether you’re a mom, a coach, a writer, a small business owner or a yoga teacher, what you do first thing in the morning matters. Your mind may say you have to check emails, take the dog out, get the kids out the door, that you can’t…
My spring wild ramp spread recipe is easy and delicious. Perfect spread on fresh baked bread or on crackers!
We just got an amazing new puppy, Hercules, which we are raising naturally. I’m just as concerned with what Hercules is eating, as I am with what we eat. I’ve looked into several different brands of “natural” dog treats but none really fit ideal I had in mind.. So I’m making my own! These are…
MSM, Methylsulfonylmethane, is found in foods we eat, including fruits, vegetables, alfalfa, fish, grains, algae, diary, tea, and coffee. MSM is also naturally produced by your body, which means that you do not need to obtain it from your diet in order to sustain life. Due to the sulfur that is naturally contained in MSM, it helps to…