Bad Health Advice or Brilliant Marketing?

bad health advice or brilliant marketing

I had another post scheduled for today, but after I got a magazine in the mail from our local hospital (that I have somehow been subscribed to) and visited a friend who had just had a baby in the hospital, this was on my mind. The article above is from the magazine from our local [...]

How To Make Coconut Cream or Coconut Butter

why coconut oil is healthy

Coconut cream concentrate (also sometimes called coconut butter) is an incredibly tasty and filling way to get in your healthy fats! It is my favorite on-the-go treat, and I even keep a small jar in my purse for times when the kids or I get hungry while out. It is super easy to make and [...]

Probiotic Lemonade

probiotic lemonade lactofermented recipe

This week’s theme is “Getting Adventurous” since we’ve gotten the hang of the basic dietary principles and can now start incorporating some of the more exotic and fun aspects of healthy living. I’m a big fan of Water Kefir and Kombucha for their probiotics and beneficial enzymes. They do require specific cultures though (available here) so [...]

My Favorite Salad!

best salad recipe feta and strawberry

I present to you my favorite salad ever! While our garden is (somehow) still producing strawberries, I’ve been eating this salad as much as I can! I’ve even eaten this for breakfast with eggs on the side. Sometimes, I add grilled chicken and it is an entire meal. Ingredients: Spinach (or other greens) feta cheese [...]

How To Make Fermented Salsa

how to make probiotic salsa

Now that we are just on the verge of Tomato and Pepper season, I wanted to share this recipe for cultured salsa. Fermenting salsa is an easy way to make it last longer without canning and it adds a probiotic boost. We eat and drink a lot of fermented foods, from Water Kefir Soda to [...]

Seven Natural Beauty Tricks From Your Kitchen

natural kitchen beauty tips recipes

-1- Oil Cleansing Use olive, coconut or almond oil with Castor oil to clean your skin instead of a harsh soap. This will cleanse your skin naturally and keep from pulling out natural oils. My personal blend is 25% Castor Oil (don’t use straight!) and 75% sweet almond oil. How to do it: Rub a [...]

Sweet Dreams Sleep Tincture Recipe

homemade tincture to help kids sleep better

This is another of my favorite homemade tincture recipes. We don’t have to use it often, but when one of the kids is sick, or we are traveling and their schedules are crazy, this natural tincture helps them sleep peacefully. This recipe is good for adults too, if you struggle with insomnia or anxiety. It [...]