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We recently got a new grocery store in a town near me. I was checking it out one day and came across an array of fun and unusual foods uncommon to most average grocery stores. While there I saw several long beautiful aloe vera leaves and decided to purchase some. As I continued shopping, a woman …
I use apple cider vinegar a lot. From making cleaning recipes to its many health benefits, ACV is a staple in our home. For cleaning, any vinegar will do. In food or drink recipes though, I always use an organic and unrefined version of apple cider vinegar with “the Mother.” Over the years, my mentions of “vinegar with the …
Ever tried sriracha? Or sriracha mayo? Or your own sriracha sauce recipe? What is Sriracha? This once-obscure condiment (at least in the U.S.) has enjoyed a meteoric rise in popularity in the last few years. It was named “Ingredient of the Year” and is a popular condiment popping up on restaurant menus and in snack foods everywhere. …
Just about every organic gardening book or blog advocates the benefits of companion planting in the garden. In fact, I’ve written before about plant pairs whose natural properties work together in the garden to reduce pests and boost plant health (without chemicals!). Sounds perfect, right? Companion Planting Chart So, you start picking out what you want …
What if I told you there was a gluten-free, zero calorie, zero carbohydrate noodle that was a great alternative to traditional pasta noodles (for those who aren’t fans of veggie noodles)? Turns out there is and while I was skeptical at first, I’ve come to love these incredible noodles: What are Shirataki Noodles? As you may …
One day I was using French Green clay to add a colored layer to my husband’s spiced soap and I forgot the essential oils. There wasn’t going to be much “spice” in the soap without the oils so I had to stir in the colored layer in order to incorporate the essential oils. Fast-forward 6 …
As parents we know how tough it is when little ones are suffering from illness or discomfort, or when they don’t sleep well. Fortunately, there are some (rather unexpected) things you can do to boost your child’s health (and bonus… they are easy to do!). I go into full force with my immune-boosting regime for …
“Mom, are we there yet? I’m bored!” As the saying goes, if I had a dollar for every time I heard that on a trip with kids we wouldn’t need to take car trips anymore since we could probably afford a private jet! If you’ve traveled with children before, you know that especially on long trips, …
Summer means swimming, water fun and time outside. Unfortunately, it also sometimes means the inconveniences attached to these activities. The mosquito bites, bee stings, skinned knees and swimmers ear. This year, my husband got a painful case of swimmers ear (outer ear infection) that my regular ear infection remedies weren’t able to help, since the …
Ants, ants, ants, everywhere! Those pesky insects have a way of finding every little crack and opening right into your home. With Spring finally in full swing I have begun to see an ant scout here and there and I want to nip it in the bud before they take over my life! With kids …
