Homemade Tootsie Rolls made with Coconut Sugar

I began my No ‘Poo journey several years ago. (No ‘Poo = No Shampoo) And, like many people who take the plunge away from shampoo the biggest struggle along the way has been the icky, sticky transition period. When you are using a traditional Shampoo on your hair you are essentially using chemicals to strip…

Did you know that you can make your own Vanilla Extract? And that it only takes 2 ingredients?? YES you can! And if you make it this weekend, it will be ready just in time to hand out as holiday gifts! (I’m making a batch to use for co-worker gifts!!) Oh – I didn’t even…

Since we don’t have children, it probably seems kind-of strange that I’m posting about how to pack a kid-approved healthy lunch, right? Well, I’m not going to tell you how to feed your kids, I can admit that it’s not my area of expertise… however I did ask an expert for help. I figured the…

Growing your own potatoes rewards you with edible vegetables which store well for extended periods of time. But if improperly prepared for storage, potatoes from your garden will not last as long as those from the grocery store. We just harvested the last of our homegrown potatoes and now it’s time to prepare them for winter. There…

Mushrooms contain some of the most potent natural medicines on the planet. Of the 140,000 species of mushroom-forming fungi, science is familiar with only 10 percent, according to world-renown mycologist Paul Stamets, who has written six books on the topic. About 100 species of mushrooms are being studied for their health-promoting benefits. Of those hundred, about…

How awesome?! I just added, yet another, homemade and really cheap household product to my existing recipe book and it really really works! I run my very cheap dishwasher a lot and I abuse it..  I hate rinsing dishes and this works better than finish or cascade that I’ve used for years!! Dishwasher Detergent Recipe:…