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With swim suit season coming up in just a few short months, now is the perfect time to start to naturally eliminate the problem of unsightly legs due to discolored veins. The valves and vein walls need to strengthen. Just like a carpenter building a house, or a pastry chef constructing a cake (mmm, cake), your body needs the right tools …
Have you ever wondered why kids toothpaste costs so much money? Seriously? Why is it that their toothpaste costs double what adult toothpaste costs!!?? Is it the glitter, dyes, or crazy flavors? Perhaps it’s the carton characters? I just don’t get it. There’s also the question as to why our kids need so many crazy ingredients in their toothpaste. Have …
What should you do with a bumper crop of jalapenos in the garden? Well, after pickling them and making enough salsa for the neighborhood, I still found myself knee deep in peppers one summer. I couldn’t give them away anymore because my friends and family couldn’t handle the heat. For some reason, the peppers were super duper hot. I hate to …
I have a love/hate relationship with my gardening process. I love having a garden, but I hate to store all of my supplies. In years past, that meant I had a severe garden organization problem…which means there was no organization! I would haphazardly leave open packets of seeds lying about or, when I was making an effort, I would throw …
Just because you work hard, your hands don’t have to show it. This herb-infused homemade hand lotion is the perfect way to soothe hard working hands. It’s not as heavy as a body butter or healing salve, so it doesn’t leave your hands feeling overly greasy. Certain herbs promote healthy cellular regeneration. Add some skin nourishing butters, a little water …
These perfect grain-free, dairy-free AIP Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (which are made without oats!) were inspired by my long-term health journey. Several months after the birth of my son, my anxiety and depression hit me full force, and I began connecting my panic attacks to certain foods. Fast forward three years, and I’m still baking for my brain using the Autoimmune …
Winter can be the worst for drying your skin out! I have sensitive skin as it is, so I’ve always had to be really careful about what lotion I use. For years the only brand that didn’t make me itch like crazy was Aveeno. And even though they’re better than most, it’s healthier and cheaper to make your own. I …
Twice now I have had pericarditis, which is inflammation of the sac the heart is contained in. And I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. I was plagued with constant stabbing chest pain, shortness of breath, being unable to lay down comfortably, coughing, and dizziness. It is pretty miserable and limiting…I don’t recommend it. One main concern for me was that …
I’m always looking for that meal to add to my cycle of favourites. You know the meal. The one that is easy to throw together, is healthy and comforting at the same time, and is one that you want to eat all year round. Better yet, a recipe that will please the kids and the adults, has protein, vegetables, and …
As we each take our own journey deeper into natural living, the thought of making things from scratch crosses our mind at some point in time. By creating home and beauty products from scratch, it allows us to take control of the ingredients that are coming in contact with our skin and the skin of our loved ones. We can …
