I have spent my entire life being the knight in shining armor for my mother and sister. I was the tomboy and there were no sons, so I was the one given the job of killing the spiders and taking care of any of the other creepy crawlies. Most of the time (with the exception of those REALLY SCARY spiders, those don't count towards your karma rating, I promise!) I would take the said offending creature/bug outside and "let it go free". I know. I am REALLY hippy. I know that you are thinking it to ... continue reading...
What Is A Coconut? Is Coconut A Fruit? Is Coconut A Nut? A Seed?
It's a fruit! It's a nut! It's a seed! It's a Coconut? Recently, I have received a lot of emails from readers who are interested in adding coconut oil to their diets but are allergic to tree nuts. They are curious to learn if coconuts are an allergen for those allergic to tree nuts. Botanically speaking, a coconut is a fibrous one-seeded drupe, also known as a dry drupe. A drupe is a fruit with a hard stony covering enclosing the seed (like a peach or olive) and comes from the word drupa ... continue reading...
Did You Know That You Can Compost Latex Condoms?
It's February and what's the first thing that I am thinking about when I think about the organic garden that we will be building this year? My compost. I just bought one of those kitchen compost bins and I have an outdoor 80 gallon tumbler composter on its way, and all that I can think about is how I am going to feed our tasty plants some amazing, organic food all while saving space in the garbage can and landfills! About half of what we throw away into our trash cans can actually be ... continue reading...
Coconut Oil Mayonnaise Recipe
A lot of my readers ask me if I have a "good" non-dairy recipe for mayonnaise. I always get a chuckle when I see this question because of all the recipes to ask for, this does not seem like it would be such a popular one. The good news is that I do in fact have a wonderful non-dairy coconut oil mayonnaise recipe that can be found in my eBook, Cooking with Coconut Oil. So you could go purchase the book and get a ton of other great recipes but... I'm always happy to share a recipe that is ... continue reading...
Gemstones for Holiday Hangovers
The holidays can be extraordinarily taxing on you physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Even if you have a low-key holiday season like we do, you will still be impacted by all of the holiday hoopla going on around you. “Coming down” off of the holiday high can be troublesome, causing all kinds of issues. While not necessarily traditional, I would like to suggest that you cleanse your system and spirit with gemstones. I have discussed these before in Healing Gemstones and ... continue reading...
21 Tips To Help You Get A Better Night’s Sleep
I have never had a problem falling or staying asleep. I was one of those babies who slept through the night easily. As a child, I would go to bed, stay in bed, and sleep. As I got older, I was frequently the butt of jokes as I could fall asleep anywhere. My dates knew better than to take me to the movies. I would fall asleep. Sitting around watching t.v.? Bad idea. I would fall asleep. Really, there was nowhere I couldn't sleep. I was known for even falling asleep at a rock ... continue reading...
How To Travel With Coconut Oil
Travel is no longer a season. All day, every day you can find airports, train stations, and bus terminals packed with travelers from all over the world. Whether you travel often or sporadically, packing always becomes a challenge as you decide what goes in the carry on, what you “really” need versus what you “might” need, as well as what items may be available at your destination. Today I would like to share with you a sneaky way to clear some space in your suitcase or carry-on. Lets ... continue reading...
50 Family Friendly Community Service Project Ideas
Life is busy. But I don't have to tell you that. In all the hustle and bustle of daily living, sometimes busy parents forget the importance of acts of service. In order to become a full human being, children should be exposed to serving others at a very early age. Ideally, acts of service will just be something your family does. They are part of life, not special occasions. While a once yearly act of service is not something to ignore and can be instrumental in someone or something's life, it ... continue reading...
Yes, I Eat Fish Eyeballs
A few weeks ago, I mentioned that I had been eating fish eyeballs as a protective measure when Tiny fell ill with some virus. There were some shocked Hybrid Rasta Mama friends out there! But several of you were actually intrigued. So I thought…why not write a tell-all about why I eat fish eyeballs? First, the million dollar question – how did I get started eating fish eyeballs? My mother-in-law grew up in Sri Lanka. Eating the entire fish was standard practice. Waste not. Years and years ... continue reading...
Crock Pot Pumpkin Custard
I love pumpkin. Yes I do. I love pumpkin more than you! And yes, I am in kindergarten. It's autumn (although my neck of the woods FINALLY got the memo after welcoming October with 100 degree temperatures). Autumn means wholesome, savory foods. Autumn means nutrient dense comfort foods. Autumn means pumpkins. While everyone is busy whipping up pumpkin cookies, pumpkin pies, pumpkin muffins, and pumpkin bread, I am enjoying my super easy Crock Pot Pumpkin Custard! Oh yeah – I said Pumpkin ... continue reading...
Intestinal Gas – What Causes Gas and Why You Pass It
What is that smell????? Flatulence, breaking wind, farting, ripping one, and passing gas…taboo not only to do in the presence of others but also to openly discuss. We are all friends here, right? So we can sit down over a cup of digestive tea and chat about all things intestinal gas related. We have no secrets and certainly no shame! First, let's define intestinal gas. Gas is NOT the act of breaking wind. Gas is actually a natural byproduct of the digestive process, comprised of ... continue reading...
Fermented Orange Rind and Fermented Orange Juice (Two Ways)
A couple of months ago, I fermented some watermelon rind. I tried all kinds of variations and stumbled on something quite good when I added in some orange rind. Not only did it flavor the watermelon rind perfectly but it was tasty in its own right! So I decided to create fermented orange rind and see what would happen! Not wanting to let any part of the orange go to waste, I figured I would make it a two-for and also ferment the juice from all those oranges I was cutting up! All I can say is ... continue reading...
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