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...
Constipation In Kids and What You Can Do To Help
Everybody poops right? Constipation in kids isn't a thing that actually happens. Wrong? Everybody should poop is the more accurate statement. And yes, constipation happens to everyone. As every parent comes to understand, the elimination habits of children becomes somewhat of an obsession. No, not for the child but for the parents. Toddler constipation is one of the most searched for terms when it comes to kids and poop. That's because more and more babies, toddlers, and children ... continue reading...
Why Do My Ferments Keep Getting Mold?
Let's talk about mold today shall we? It seems as though there is a school of thought in the world of fermentation that mold is no big deal. I see many supposed fermentation experts claim that it is perfectly fine to just scrape any visible mold right off the top of your ferment. But is this really ok? The short answer is NO WAY! The long answer is….well, long. Sort of. So here we go! Let's take a look at mold on fermented food. What is Mold? Molds are microscopic fungi that live ... continue reading...
Coconut Oil For Lice
Head lice infestation (pediculosis), one of the most common contagious childhood diseases, is caused by barely visible insects found almost exclusively on the human scalp. Contrary to popular belief, head lice infestation has little to do with personal hygiene. In fact, head lice are totally non-discriminating and can infest people of any lifestyle, age, race, or socio-economic status. However, it is a serious public health problem because some lice can carry organisms that cause other ... continue reading...
Lavender Oil For Burns + A DIY Burn Salve
Did you know that lavender oil is known as the "universal oil?" If in doubt, use lavender essential oil. It is a known antiseptic, antibacterial, sedative, anti-inflammatory oil and no family or home should be without it. Since I have been using essential oils, I can't imagine my life without a little lavender at the ready. When we have a cut or a burn, we run for our lavender oil. Lavender essential oil for burns has a long history. Greeks and Romans used lavender oil for burns in ... continue reading...
333 Uses For Coconut Oil – The Ultimate Guide On How To Use Coconut Oil!
Coconut Oil. It's many uses and benefits have been praised, then vilified, then praised again. That's why I love to write about it so much. It truly is a fascinating oil with so much to offer! As I continue on my own quest for knowledge about health and wellness, I have remained committed to learning more and more about how to use coconut oil. I have spent countless hours reading through all of the comments made about my coconut oil posts. I have researched far and wide. And what I bring to ... continue reading...
165 + Uses for the Coconut Palm Tree
Coconut oil gets all the love these days. This is not surprising as it has hundreds of uses. But what about the rest of the coconut palm tree? 100% of the coconut palm tree is usable! Every little nook and cranny of the coconut palm tree can be used for something. Today, I would like to take you on a little journey of some of the most interesting ways in which you can use all the parts of a coconut palm tree. Ready? Here we go! 165+ Uses For The Coconut Palm Tree Coconut ... continue reading...
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