We are big fans of fermented foods for their beneficial probiotic content and, honestly, for their delicious taste. If you were to come over to our house, you would see a kitchen-full of kombucha, fermented salsa, pickled asparagus, kefir, and a variety of sauerkraut like caraway sauerkraut and fermented beet sauerkraut. Sauerkraut is a delicious […]
DIY Natural Sunscreen
While our family loves the chilly winter season, with it’s warm cups of coffee with peppermint creamer in a cozy mug, holiday treats, and snow cream; but by the end of February, we are ready for some fresh flowers and sunshine! As soon as the warm weather arrives, we try to be outside as much as […]
10 Food Label Facts
Grocery shopping for the real foodie sometimes feels like an intense project. Although it certainly becomes more routine over time, the initial efforts to meal plan, make a budget, and decide which organic foods can fit in that budget can take some time. What takes even more practice is discerning ingredients in foods. With the […]
3 Reasons to Avoid Chlorine Bleach
The more research we read about common American household cleaners, the more and more we whip up our own natural multipurpose cleaners, toilet cleaners, and stainless steel cleaners. We love a clean, disinfected home, but not at the expense of dangerous chemicals sloshed across our kitchen counters or lurking in cupboards within reach of little […]
Coconut Flour Biscuits
Does anyone else get an automatic image of their grandmother’s house when thinking about homemade biscuits? I absolutely loved biscuits growing up, and no one made them quite like grandma. As a kid, I would always east the soft insides of the biscuit first, then dive into the crispy outer layers. It was a process […]
How to Extend the Life of Natural Soap
When it comes to living a natural lifestyle, an area of many people’s lives that calls for a revamp is their personal care items. Most store-bought beauty products contain harsh chemicals and toxins that, once you realize what their consequences are, you will want to stay far away from. Thus, making your own personal care […]