Category: recipes

  • Coconut Oil: One of the Best Oils to Use for Cooking & Beauty

    Did you know that Coconut Oil is one of the best oils to use for cooking?  Not refined hydrogenated coconut oil but organic unrefined Virgin Coconut Oil. Unfortunately, many people are misinformed about the benefits of coconut oil.  Studies were done to show that coconut oil, and all saturated fats, were bad for one’s health…

  • How to bring down a Fever Naturally

    Did you know you can use herbal baths to help assist fever in adults, young children, and babies?  There are several herbs like chamomile, lemon balm, and peppermint that contain properties that promote perspiration which in turn cools the body down resulting in a lowering of the fever. You can prepare 1 or 2 quarts…

  • Most amazing Green Smoothie Ever

    Yeah, I know what you are thinking. Green smoothie, come on its gotta be nasty! Nope, not so.  I am actually enjoying a yummy green smoothie as we speak. A few years ago I found a great company called Amazing Grass.  They have fantastic powdered greens and wheatgrass for those days you can’t juice all…

  • Make your own Herbal Perfume

    I love making my own roll ons and body sprays to use instead of toxic, overpriced commercial products. For years I’ve been crafting herbal products and sharing with family, friends and those in my local community. Not only do they smell great, but by making my own products, I am avoiding all of the cancer-causing…

  • Immunity Boosting Secrets for Tea Making

    Coughs, Sneezes, Runny Noses Anyone? Our kids are back in school, and stress seems to be creeping up on me, not just because of homework and traffic but germy wormies! I also have been battling some crazy and debilitating health issues, and we are in the middle of trying to figure that out, so things…

  • Yummy Raw Milk Homemade Ice Cream

    Yummy Raw Milk Homemade Ice Cream

    About an hour ago at approximately 5pm, the kids begged me to make some ice-cream.  So I decided I would treat myself and the kids to a yummy ice-cream using organic raw cream and raw yogurt.  For more on the benefits of raw dairy click here. OK so I added one cup of raw cream,…

  • Natural Beauty Solutions Plus Facial Scrub/Wash Recipe

    I often get complimented on my skin, at how soft and smooth it looks.  I laugh because I don’t use anything chemical or store-bought on my face.  Its all stuff I make in my little apothecary. From makeup to masks and herbal washes, everything that I use is handcrafted to be free from fragrances, scented…

  • Natural Beauty Hair Solutions For Frizz, Irritated Scalp & Moisture
  • Is the Chicken Place really better?

    I can’t say I have eaten everything the famous fast food chicken restaurant has to offer but in previous years I have tasted their sweet tea, salads and grilled chicken sandwich.  Let’s face it, out of all the fast food restaurants they seem to be the healthiest fast food place based on their focus on…

  • Make Homemade Almond Butter – Easy Peasy

    Here’s how to make it: Pour about 2 cups of Organic sprouted almonds into your food processor and begin to chop. After about thirty seconds the nuts will all be crumbled up Keep going with the food processor… And after about a minute and a half, it starts to become butter-like and rolls itself into a…

  • How to eat when you’re on the road?

    It can seem like a daunting task to prepare and package food for a trip especially when you have children.  But oh is it important.  You don’t want to risk getting sick from eating out in someplace you don’t know.  Trust me you don’t.  I know because it’s happened to us and it’s not pretty…

  • 5 Fabulous Healthy Easy to make Smoothies/Juices

    Ok, some of you have been waiting for this article I promised on smoothies, but I decide to add in juices as well. So here you go, I hope you enjoy it. Remember to wash your produce very well and use Organic if possible.  Also remember to leave the skin on those fruits and veggies…