If I had a penny for every ridiculous comment I got when people learned about my toxic mold fiasco, I would be a hundredaire. Seriously. It just blew my mind what came out of some people’s mouth. Yes, there were some well-intentioned comments in the mix but for the most part, people just blurted out whatever was running across their prefrontal cortex at the time. When you are dealing with someone in the midst of a tragedy (like a victim of mold exposure), the best thing you can do is pause ... continue reading...
DIY Pre-Shave Oil + Coconut Oil Aftershave Lotion
One upon a time there was a face. It was a happy face. With lots of facial hair. For years, the face and the hair got along just fine. But then one day, the hair disappeared. Just like that it was gone. And the face, not realizing that the hair didn’t choose to be gone, decided to get back at the hair follicles for not holding onto the hair more tightly. The face created some serious irritation, raised bumps, and topped it off with a burning sensation. From that day forward, anytime hair was ... continue reading...
Rich Chocolate Gummies + 50 Homemade Gummies & Fruit Snacks Recipes
Who doesn't love gummies and chocolate? Gummies are such a fun snack that both kids and adults can enjoy. I am not a fan of the store-bought ones though. They are heavily processed, have loads of sugar, and contain sub-par ingredients. Homemade ones are so easy to make! Plus they only have a few ingredients. I put a lot of time into making sure my oldest daughter's school lunch is packed with real food. My Little Love doesn't usually eat the way the rest of my family does. I don't place the ... continue reading...
Is Raw Honey Good For You? 50 Benefits of Raw Honey
Did you know that September is National Honey Month?! What better way to celebrate than to put together a big ol' list of 50 benefits of raw honey! Before I started eating a real food diet, I thought honey was just honey. I had no idea there was a difference between raw honey and commercial honey. I've learned since the amazing benefits of raw honey - in fact, I'd consider it a superfood. Is Raw Honey Good For You? Raw honey has A LOT more nutrients, enzymes, and other goodies ... continue reading...
9 Ways To Help A Victim Of Mold Exposure
So you want to help a friend or loved one (or even just some random person) who has become a victim of toxic mold exposure? You just don’t know where to start or what help to offer? I get it. If you haven’t been through the tragedy that is toxic mold, it is pretty tough to wrap your brain around the whole situation. I know my family and friends really struggled with how to help. Since we lost everything we owned TWICE, it seemed pretty overwhelming to people and they were just at a loss with ... continue reading...
Breast Enhancement Cream To Firm and Lift Breasts
You remember that little post I wrote about herbs that do wonders for breasts? Well that post went wild which sort of surprised me. I wasn’t sure if it would be well received or a total turn off. Luckily you all gave it a big thumbs up! Today I am sharing a couple of coconut oil based recipes for breast enhancement cream. These two creams (breast firming lotion and breast lifting lotion) might very well do wonders for the general tone and “lift” of your breasts. After all, coconut oil does ... continue reading...
Natural Pest Control For Earwigs
I don’t know about you but I find at least 5 earwigs (aka Pincher Bugs) every day. They seem to love wandering around our bathrooms and hallway. While they typically don’t bother us, I have been pinched on occasion and wowzers! They sure are strong little buggers. I get that earwigs can be useful in the garden preying on decaying matter and other insect larvae. But in reality, they tend to do more harm than good. Ever bite into an apple and have an earwig pop out at you? I typically leave ... continue reading...
Can You Brew Kombucha In Stainless Steel?
After Moldageddon happened, I lost my beloved Kombucha Crock. I was devastated. I had it custom made and it was one of those special things to me. A one of a kind piece that I could never replace. With all the upheaval I actually stopped brewing my own Kombucha. But after we got settled in Arizona and I took a look fell over at the price of Kombucha here, I knew I needed to get back to brewing my own. I wasn’t sure what kind of vessel I wanted to get for my continuous brew kombucha. I ... continue reading...
When Toxic Mold Strikes Twice
You know the old saying…lightening never strikes twice in the same place. While this is mostly true, it is almost never true when it comes to mold. Especially toxic mold. Toxic mold strikes twice (or more than twice) more often than you might think. By now you all know about Moldaggedon and how it ripped my life apart at the seams in December 2014. You know that we lost everything and that we had no financial recourse – thus finding ourselves homeless, void of all our earthly possessions, and ... continue reading...
What To Look For In The Perfect Home
You finally walked away from your home. The one contaminated with toxic mold and mycotoxins. It’s hard. I know it is. I’ve been in your shoes. Where do you go now? Do you rent an apartment? A house? Do you try to become a homeowner again? Should you live in an R.V.? A converted shipping container? Should you just camp out forever, living life in nature? This is a VERY difficult decision and a scary one at that. Anyone who has lost everything to toxic mold will tell you that the next ... continue reading...
Cinnamon Tigernut Horchata Muffins
Tigernut flour. My new best friend! Oh how I love thee. Tigernut horchata. How have I lived without you? Tigernut horchata muffins? Simply. Amazing. I’m telling you…my recent egg free, dairy free, coconut free, nut free, grain free and gluten free baking attempts have been blowing me away! I thought all was lost when I had to go on an “allergen free” diet but honestly, it opened me up to a whole new world. I feel great. I feel nourished. I feel satiated. And it is all thanks to a few key ... continue reading...
Homemade Chocolate Syrup For The Kid In All Of Us
Did you know it's so easy to make your own chocolate milk?! I'm guessing most of us grew up with Hershey's chocolate syrup ... and enjoyed it. No? Just me? Well, I remember the dark brown cans filled with chocolate sauce, the cans that came before the plastic bottles. My grandma always had the Hershey's cans when I would come for a visit. There was always round ice cubes stocked in the freezer to have glasses of cold milk too. I have never been a milk drinker, I just don't like the taste. ... continue reading...
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