I used to love Chinese food. Ok. Not ALL Chinese food. But most Chinese food. You see, I was fortunate enough to live in an area with a diverse population and loads of mom and pop restaurants with authentic cuisine. None of this Americanized crud. Anyhoo – I loved Moo Shoo Pork, Orange Chicken, Hot and Sour Soup, and Kung Pao Chicken. Those were my four go-tos depending on my mood. Sigh… I miss those days of eating with reckless abandon. And by reckless abandon I mean not knowing or caring ... continue reading...
Carrot Seed Oil Benefits + A DIY Carrot Seed Oil Moisturizer
I am going to let you in on a huge secret today. You see, there is an essential oil out there that is waiting patiently to become a part of your essential oil collection. It has so much to offer (in fact, quite a bit more than some of the essential oils already in your stash) and yet, it is overlooked again and again. Carrot seed oil is the little known essential oil that really should be in everyone's home. Carrot seed essential oil is mainly obtained from wild carrots (also known as ... continue reading...
Coconut Oil Weed Killer Recipe
Looking for a “green” alternative to all of those nasty, chemical laden weed killers (aka – herbicides)? It is as easy as opening up your jar of coconut oil! Yep - coconut oil weed killer! But first... Why Should You Avoid Traditional Weed Killers? Roundup and Spectracide are on every shelf of every store that sells garden products. Using these harsh chemicals to "control weeds" become the norm and by the early 90's most everyone was spraying weeds with reckless abandon. We now know that ... continue reading...
Easy Natural Homemade Sunscreen Recipe
So you want to make your own sunscreen but don't know where to start? You don't want to end up with a goopy mess that turns you white but at the same time you want to make sure that your homemade sunscreen recipe offers high SPF protection. An Easy Natural Homemade Sunscreen Recipe That Rocks I started making my own sun protection years ago. I was shocked to see that it actually worked. All those years of using toxic sunscreens in SPF 100 and I still burned. Hangs head in shame. If only I ... continue reading...
Natural Oils as Sun Protection (Natural Sunscreen)
The sun is out full time these days, at least here in the desert! Most of us, especially those of us with children, are spending more and more time outside, soaking up the Vitamin D and filling our cups with warmth and solar energy. I don't know about you but these days I look for the following when it comes to non-toxic natural sunscreen: It must be a reef safe sunscreenIt must be a plant based sun screenIt must offer strong SPF protection against UV rays and free radicalsIt must be ... continue reading...
How To Repair Damaged Hair Plus Common Causes
Dry hair? Damaged hair? Over processed hair? No one enjoys unhealthy hair and my guess is that you are looking for an easy, fast, surefire way to repair damaged hair. You’re in luck! Today, I am sharing my secret on how to repair damaged hair. But first… What exactly is damaged hair? When people think of damaged hair, split ends and dry brittle hair come to mind. But damaged hair is more complex than that. Damaged hair can be one of three things or a combination of them. Open ... continue reading...
The Best Carnival Style Gluten Free Funnel Cake Recipe
I don’t know about you but I have three very specific foods that remind me of being a carefree little kid during summer break. While not the healthiest foods out there (and certainly not ones I would regularly eat today) they were kind of the iconic foods of summer for a kid. Can you guess what those are? Sno Cones Watermelon And… drumroll please… Carnival Funnel Cake! My gosh how I would go absolutely bananas for funnel cake. I lived in a rather small town and when that County ... continue reading...
Mouthwatering Carrot Cake Cheesecake + Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting
Carrot. Cake. Carrot cake. Those two words combined bring me to my knees. While I do not have much of a sweet tooth, anything carrot cake related has me drooling. I could eat it morning, noon, and night. Not a problem. Then of course there is cheesecake. Luxuriousness, tangy, rich cheesecake. While it is too filling to eat all day every day, I certainly would not have a problem enjoying it a few times a month. So what happens when you combine carrot cake and cheesecake? Oh, I don't know. ... continue reading...
A Simple Guide To Chakras For Kids
Chakras are the sacred centers within that carry us on our journey toward greater awareness and aliveness. As the architecture of the soul, they provide an important map for our wholeness and transformation, both personally and globally. As an ancient spiritual system, they show the path to enlightenment and integration. The word chakra is Sanskrit for wheel or disk and signifies one of seven basic energy centers in the body that correspond to nerve ganglia branching out from the spinal ... continue reading...
The 22 Worst Foods For Your Skin
Type the word "skin" into your favorite search engine and check out what pops up. Loads of us are asking things like "what are the worst foods for acne prone skin," "what are the best foods for clear skin," and "what foods inflame skin?" See a trend here? People are trying to determine how poor diet affects your skin as well as what foods promote healthy skin. Our skin is a window into our general health. And yes, you are what you eat. Some people are naturally more sensitive to certain foods ... continue reading...
This DIY Fabric Softener Will Change The Way You Do Laundry
In 2015 I moved to the desert and traded the nice, soft water I had known all my life for some of the hardest water I had even experienced. It was a shock to say the least. I had no clue what I was getting into and just how much havoc hard water would reap. My hair suffered horribly but with a lot of trial and error I got that under control. What I didn’t have under control was my laundry. My goodness. Who knew that hard water would be the death of my clothes and my towels. I needed a DIY ... continue reading...
DIY Lavender Bath Salts, Lavender Bath Tea and Lavender Body Butter
There is nothing more deliciously relaxing than coming home after a long day and taking a soothing hot bath with lavender bath salts or better yet, lavender bath tea. Pair that with nourishing lavender body butter and life is good! These recipes are favorites of my family and friends to help them relax the nervous system and bring the body to a place of rest. Lavender has the additional benefit of being a divine treat for the skin. Its anti-inflammatory and soothing nature helps reduce ... continue reading...
