Have you ever wondered why a company would add sweetener to mouthwash? I mean really? We're trying to clean and freshen our mouths here not have candy and sugar before going to bed. After reading the ingredients in our mouthwash, and not being able to pronounce most, we decided to buy an organic, non-gmo brand. The contents, which… Continue reading Make Your Own Mouthwash
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Summer Eating
Food tastes so fresh when it gets plucked right from the garden and gets eaten immediately. In January, I can't wait for summer and the ripe tasting fruits and vegetables. In the summer, I can't wait to eat what's growing in the garden or what's freshly picked. Even though we eat lots of what's fresh,… Continue reading Summer Eating
Happy Earth Day
Every day should be Earth day. That's what our planet needs: every single day devoted to treating the world we live in with more thought. Reduce, reuse, recycle is good but refusing needs to be the first "R" in the list. We all need to live like the Earth won't last forever because at this… Continue reading Happy Earth Day
Lip Chap DIY
When my lips are chapped, it's practically a federal emergency. I always have something on me for dry lips. Let's face it: I have no idea what's in half the stuff I'm slathering on my lips (I've tried looking for the ingredients on Chapstick and haven't seen anything). Plus, all the waste with these tiny… Continue reading Lip Chap DIY
Spring Chickens and Laying Eggs
Last spring, we got a new flock of baby chicks. Well, three chicks. That's all we're allowed in the city. This past week, we finally had our first three-egg day. Hens take a break from laying in the winter and then with longer days comes more light. With more light on their eyes, chickens get… Continue reading Spring Chickens and Laying Eggs
Eating Clean with Amie
I'm so excited for my friend, Amie Valpone, who is launching her cookbook this week! Cooking whole foods at home is the only way to get and stay healthy and Amie has spent 10-years doing just that - and solving her chronic illness. In her book, Eating Clean: The 21-Day Plan to Detox, Fight Inflammation… Continue reading Eating Clean with Amie
Getting a Vegetable Garden Ready to Grow
Every President's day weekend, I swear up and down that I'm going to get my vegetable garden started. Early spring/late winter is the best time to plant green peas and spinach (in our zone) but it seems my best intentions don't quite make it happen. It's too rainy or too cold - for my taste… Continue reading Getting a Vegetable Garden Ready to Grow
For a Healthier Home, Change Cleaning Supplies
Over several years, we have switched out all of our laundry detergents, dish washing detergent, dish soap, window cleaner, grease cutter cleaner, gritty scrub, hand soap, and shampoo. While this may sound like lots of work (it's actually not) the result has been a much healthier home and family. While I do make several cleaners,… Continue reading For a Healthier Home, Change Cleaning Supplies
Stay Healthy and Fit by Exercising Outside All Winter
Baby, it's cold outside, isn't it? And, when it's cold outside, I don't always feel like going out and exercising. When it's dark, rainy, and wet, I know what's coming: me being cold and wet. To stay healthy and fit, I still exercise outside all winter but it's hard! Here's how I get out the… Continue reading Stay Healthy and Fit by Exercising Outside All Winter
Artichoke, Spinach and Cauliflower Dip
'Tis the dipping time of year, isn't it? Usually dip recipes are too rich for digging in with a spoon but not this one. It's got all the favorites - artichokes, Parmesan cheese, and sour cream - but lots of health, too. With cauliflower and spinach in the dip, no one even notices how healthy… Continue reading Artichoke, Spinach and Cauliflower Dip
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