My Health Journey
As a child, I remember I was always sick and constantly missed school. During my 20’s and 30’s, I continued to struggle with constant sickness. It was starting to severely impact my life.
Make Natural DIY Recipes Like a Boss
Just imagine… You are a DIY Boss. The Mary Poppins of DIY. Yep, that’s right! You make natural DIY recipes with your eyes closed. Need some foundation? You simply grab (I mean, wave your magic “boss” wand) 6 natural ingredients from your pantry and whip up a batch of custom foundation powder in less than 5 minutes. And as every…
Success Eating a Paleo Diet
Do you struggle to find recipes that work for your family with a restricted diet? Perhaps you deal with food allergies, food sensitivities or are on a healing diet. I’m here to take away a little of the pain! Our family manages dozens (yes dozens!) of food sensitivities plus a corn allergy and autoimmune disease. YOU ARE…
Bhakti Chai Green Smoothie w/Cherries (+ Brewery Tour)
What do legendary rock bands like Jimmy Buffet, Blues Travelers, Grateful Dead and Pink Floyd have in common? They all have a cult following. A cult following is a group of dedicated and incredibly passionate fans. Well, here’s a little more trivia. Did you know there is a cult following for a certain chai tea? Yep,…
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The Best Paleo Margarita (w/Kombucha)
Summer is finally here–the grill is primed, patio umbrellas open and friends gather. Time to break out an ice-cold cocktail. One drink in particular that always reminds me of Summer is the sweet and tangy margarita–the perfect patio party drink. Well, almost perfect… These days we whip up a healthy twist on the classic, better known…
Beautiful Surrender
~A Tribute To HelenJayne Fremlin~ Yesterday, I sat in a coffee shop eating breakfast with my husband and received news that a dear friend with brain cancer is no longer responding to treatment. Her treatment phase is over. Immediately, I felt a pause as if time froze for a moment, and then it came. The…
Custom DIY Foundation Powder (Just 6 Ingredients!)
You know how life throws you lemons, yet it’s what you do with them that matters? Well, DIY foundation powder is my lemonade! We caught the lemons a few years ago in the form of eight months of unemployment for my husband. Lo and behold, during that time, I ran out of my beloved mineral foundation…
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Homemade Hairspray Recipe That Really Works
Conventional hairspray is one of the first products I ditched years ago in an effort to “green up our home and lifestyle.” Its primary ingredients are unpronounceable toxic chemicals. Yuck! Although I must admit, I sure did love that metallic bottle of aerosol hairspray back in the early 90’s when I needed big hair (remember…
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Homemade Tooth Powder That’s Toxin Free
Did you know that regular toothpaste contains a mouthful of harmful chemicals? These chemicals include carcinogens, endocrine disrupters, and inflammatory ingredients. Yikes! How this happens is that due to regulatory “loopholes” (ahem) in the FDA, conventional toothpaste manufacturers (and even some natural) use harmful chemicals that absorb into our bloodstream. This startling fact is one…
The Best Grain-Free Cookie Recipe
Every year I try to find the best grain-free cookie recipe without a lot of ingredients, that’s not too complicated to make. Not only is this the best grain-free cookie recipe (in my humble opinion), but it’s also the easiest! This Christmas cookie recipe is also egg-free, coconut-free and nut-free and uses just one single flour. Cassava…
5 Reasons NOT to Send Christmas Cards
I know what you’re thinking…That I’m a complete and utter Grinch. Or, you may quite possibly be giving me an invisible “high-five.” Today, I posted on my personal Facebook page about why I will not be sending Christmas cards this year, and I was shocked at the response. I’m certainly not alone. People seem to feel…
Make an EASY Cold and Flu Prevention Tonic
Yep, it’s here. I hate to break the news… Cold and flu season is upon us. So let’s talk about prevention! Read our family’s strategies below and learn how to strengthen your immune system and naturally prevent the cold and flu. Then, watch my video on how to make an easy cold and flu prevention tonic (AKA Switchel or…
How To Make Fun and Simple Apple “Doughnuts” (Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan)
Today, I’m sharing an EASY, allergy-free, Paleo snack recipe. It’s both kid and adult-approved. I can’t wait to hear what you think… [This post contains affiliate links to make it easy to purchase items mentioned. Your pricing stays the same. See my full disclosure here.] A Quick and Easy Allergy Friendly Snack Perhaps you are one of those rock-star…
Our Experience: Gluten Free Walt Disney World
Ahhh, Walt Disney World. A place that will certainly ignite your senses. It’s full of magic, enchantment, bright lights, bigger-than-life attractions and the brilliant, buzzing sounds of the crowds and rides. Last week, we embarked on our first Disney family vacation with our two kiddos to Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. Excitement and anticipation lingered…
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Embrace Your Journey to Natural Health
I’m extremely grateful you stopped by on your journey to health and healing the natural way. The time is NOW to be our own health advocate and it’s not always easy. We often need help, support or ideas and that’s exactly what this community is about. I’ve pushed through my fears (and vulnerability) to…