Archive for March, 2008
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Friday, March 28th, 2008Here’s a quick way to make sugar free lemon-aide: Mason Jar of filtered water 1/2 Cup bottled 100% lemon juice (such as “Real Lemon” brand) Stevia extract to sweeten Mix, add ice, Enjoy!
Diaper Rash & Skin Abrasion Ointment
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008Does your little one have a stubborn rash that doesn’t seem to ever clear up. What about when someone in the family gets a cut or bruise? What do you do? Here’s the next thing you can do after a kiss! It’s easy to do…just give yourself enough time so that it’s on hand when [...]
Automatic Dishwashing Detergents & Environmenal Toxins
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008Friends, as you begin to make healthy changes in your eating habits, don’t forget about the potential environmental toxins lurking in your home. These can be just as damaging, if not more damaging to your health than processed foods. Things such as: “plug-in” air fresheners, toxic candles, harsh cleaning products with bleach, anti-bacterial soaps and [...]
Breakfast
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008Many people ask me what we eat for breakfast. Perhaps this is because most breakfast foods are laden with sugar and white flour-not a healthy way to break a fast! Most of the time, I tend to need a very high protein breakfast, especially when I am pregnant. Organic Grass-Fed T-Bone anyone?? Ok, so if [...]
Carpet Deodorizer
Monday, March 17th, 2008Here is an easy way to fragrance your carpet without the use of toxic chemicals. And, as with most of my recipes, it’s cheap! All you need is baking soda and essential oil(s). Once made, you can store them in a mason jar or any jar (such as large plastic spice or food bottles) that [...]
How Do I Make Kefir?
Friday, March 7th, 2008Supplies for Making Kefir: 1. Kefir Culture. Buy the grain, not the powdered starter. A kefir grain is alive and will multiply over time. The powdered versions are expensive and they have a limited number of times that they will reproduce. Avoid contact with metal and chlorinated water. (Although I have to confess, I have [...]
Nursury & Home Disinfectant Spray
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008Instead of spraying harmful chemicals into the air you breath, consider making a natural spray using grapefruit seed extract, lavender essential oil, or tea tree oil. In a spray bottle, mix about 15 drops of oil and fill the rest with water. Then spray away! Also, vinegar is a great wash (diluted with water) if [...]
Vanilla Extract
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008Since vanilla extract can be fairly expensive, why not make lots of it at a fraction of the price? Oh yeh, and did I mention that it tastes incredibly better than store bought vanilla? All you have to do is buy some whole vanilla beans and a large bottle of cheap vodka. With a sharp [...]
Butter from Raw Milk
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008So you have extra farm milk and want to make butter? Here is an easy way to separate cow’s milk using a Vita-Mix. Set milk out till the cream is all on the top (usually at room temp). Skim the cream off and put it in the Vita-Mix. Blend until you hear the motor change. [...]
Sprouting & Other Alternatives to Sourdough
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008Here is a question someone sent me: Question: OK, so I’ve been reading A LOT about sourdough, and I have a beginner’s understanding of the chemistry behind it and why it is more nutritious to eat bread leavened in this way. Could you give me a brief explanation of what my different options are for [...]
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