It's a compliment, I'm sure, the way ants are descending on my kitchen. The sticky sweet smell of homemade strawberry jam is irresistible if I do say so myself. But after watching them take an afternoon dip in my coconut oil I'm not feeling very hospitable.I draw the line at coconut oil, y'all. This is officially an ant problem.Certain [...] Continue Reading
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Homemade Fudge Pops Recipe
Remember the days before frozen cappuccino's, when sub-zero chocolately goodness flowed out the back of an ice cream truck? For me, it was always a toss up between a Fudgcicle and an ice blue abominable snowman foot with gumball toenails. I love those memories, but I definitely don't feel the same way about the ingredients in those [...] Continue Reading
Mexican-Style Chopped Salad With Avocado, Red Bell Pepper, Cilantro & Lime
For years I considered salad an obligation . . . a nod to "doing what's good for me" when what I really cared about was the gluten-free chicken fried steak on my plate. Not anymore, at least not when this chopped salad is on the menu. When there's a batch in the fridge I find myself returning to it over and over . . . even as a snack. Who considers [...] Continue Reading
Need to Relax? Catnip Calms Nerves and Aids Digestion
Unless you happen to own the cat that was caught on video breaking into a pet store and finding bliss in the catnip aisle, you might be wondering why you should care about this little herb with heart-shaped leaves. Yes it's beloved by cats everywhere, but it's also amazing for people who need to relax, want to help their kids wind down for bed, or [...] Continue Reading
DIY Leave-In Conditioner
Coconut oil is the Swiss Army Knife of beauty products. It can be used to make this three-ingredient shampoo bar, homemade deodorant, lotion bars, and even tooth whitener. And, hey, you can just rub it on as a lovely body oil. But as a DIY leave-in conditioner? Yeah, not so much . . . it's just too heavy for most people.Fortunately, coconut [...] Continue Reading
Healthy Granola Recipe (Gluten-Free)
You might be a granola girl (or guy) if you've ever said "Rub some coconut oil on it" to a friend, brushed your teeth with activated charcoal, or dreamed of having a chicken coop in your backyard. Then again, you might just be one if you like granola.Whichever type you are, you're going to love this crunchy, delicious, maple syrup-infused [...] Continue Reading
14 Soothing Natural Sunburn Remedies
'Natural sunscreen? Check! Long-sleeved swim shirts, hats, and a shady place to sip on fruit-infused water? Check, check and check! Whether it's a trip to the beach or another adventure, I'm very conscious about finding the "sweet spot" when it comes to time in the sun.That's because while too much sun exposure is definitely not good, [...] Continue Reading
Easy Chicken Salad Recipe With Apples
Light and delicious, this easy chicken salad recipe is one of my favorite ways to keep lunch simple. It's sweet with a bit of tang, and the apples and nuts give it just the right amount of crunch. My kids gobble it up when served over a bed of lettuce or as a chicken salad sandwich made with this paleo bread.Quick tip on reducing prep time: One [...] Continue Reading
