Coconut Oil is pretty incredible stuff. How in the world could I ever live without it? How DID I ever live without it during the first many years of my life? It’s so crazy to think that we didn’t even know what coconut oil was in my house growing up. And now, I literally use…
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The Power of Polyphenols
You’re body is constantly under the attack of free radicals. Even when you breath the oxygen eaten up by your cells produces them. The byproduct of life is something that makes you age. It’s sad but it’s true. So, to stay young and healthy you need to input antioxidants into your body. But, the phytochemicals…
How to Detox and Get Ready for Summer!
Spring is upon us. I can feel it in my bones as the sun starts to poke through the dark clouds. It makes me feel like a crazy lady that wants to clean everything. My heart gets a flutter and the thought of vacuuming, dusting and throwing things aways gets me pumped. However, I often…
How to Recover from a Stomach Flu or Food Poisoning
We’ve all been through the horrors of a nasty stomach flu and/or food poisoning. It’s plain terrible. After hours of being sick to your stomach and possibly vomiting once – or maybe a few times – you feel like you’ve been hit by a semi-truck. You’re exhausted,. You’re weak. And you feel like a big…
Product Review: Dr. Bronners Coconut Oil
We use coconut oil for everything. I mean, literally, everything. Which explains why I’ve tried probably every brand of coconut oil that exists. And I’ve ordered all sizes: big gallon tubs, 5 gallon tubs etc. When it comes to making our own toothpaste, body butter or even everyday cooking, I’m satisfied with pretty much any…
How to Get Your Kids to Eat Their Vegetables
I get a lot of questions from moms along the lines of: “How do you get your kids to eat vegetables?” For those of you out there with little ones, you know that this can be a big struggle. Getting your stubborn little toddler to eat his/her veggies can prove to be much more difficult…
How To Boost Your Immune System and Fight the Flu – Part 2
If you missed Part 1 of this series, check it out by clicking HERE! Spring is in now full swing! The weather is staying warmer and the trees and flowers are beginning to bud! Such a beautiful time of rebirth and renewal. The only down-side to this energizing season with it’s gorgeous blooms and blossoms…
How To Boost Your Immune System and Fight the Flu
It’s EARLY Spring!!!! Which means it’s also….flu and head cold season. The chances of you being exposed to the latest flu or virus is very likely. That’s why I thought I would share my personal tips for boosting immunity to fight/protect you from sickness. Whether it’s a head-cold, stomach bug, the flu or any number…
Fat-Burning Green Goddess Shake
This incredible smoothie is exactly that, Creamy and Dreamy! It’s so good that you will probably want another and another! You won’t even believe that it’s healthy for you! Now a lot of green smoothie recipes out there are ‘so-so’ in my mind. Usually you can still taste the kale even when trying to mask…
Organic vs Non Organic Foods – The Pros and Cons
Most folks will tell you that you need to eat everything and I mean EVERYTHING organic. I’m not exactly in that school of thought as I don’t care to pay double for my grocery bill each week when it’s not necessary. Believe me, if you buy EVERYTHING organic you’ll literally eat yourself out of house…