It's a toss up with "best cooker ever" . . . But I think my favorite job title has to be "best boo-boo kisser south of Puckett's station." Getting paid in kisses is even better than compliments about my baking skills, you know? But what do we do when kisses are not enough? For many who struggle with eczema (or whose children suffer from it), [...] Continue Reading
Archives for May 2015
Homemade Hot Sauce Recipe
To the pyro-gourmaniacs, the lovers of all things that tickle the tongue with fiery goodness, I come with a gift. This simple hot sauce recipe is perfect over burritos, eight layer dip, and even eggs, but that's not the only reason to love it. In addition being rich in capsaicin - which is though to be anti-inflammatory, helpful for [...] Continue Reading
Sweet Dreams Tea Recipe
Sanity is a moving target when parenting little ones, isn't it? Just when you convince your older child that creatively blending the words "frog" and "yuck" is not a good idea, you discover that your toddlers new favorite trick is to dip his older brother's toothbrush in the potty. (I wish I wasn't speaking from personal experience here, but . . . [...] Continue Reading
Frozen Cappuccino (Dairy Optional)
It seems like coffee shop drinks are getting more grande (have you seen the size of these things?) and more often than not come laden with large quantities of sugary syrup for flavor, a mega-dose of whipped cream, and drizzled with chocolate or caramel. Sounds more like a sundae than a frozen cappuccino to me! No doubt they are delicious, but [...] Continue Reading
Bug Bite Balm Recipe
Sneak Attacks In a perfect world they never happen. We always apply homemade bug spray before heading outside, and when an afternoon picnic turns into an evening soiree swarming with mosquitos, we're prepared. But in the real world, sometimes a child decides to poke a stick in that "volcano" at the park, only to release a [...] Continue Reading
How To Make Mayo With An Immersion Blender (Video)
Whether it's in the form of our classic homemade version or this spicy chipotle twist, we love mayo slathered on everything except chocolate cake . . . and bananas, and maybe a few other things. But mostly everything. How to Make Mayo As nourishing as it is delicious, this creamy staple is rich in nourishing fats, vitamins A, E, D, B, [...] Continue Reading
