Okay guys… I have to tell you about something truly amazing. WATER KEFIR! Water Kefir just might be my newest addiction. It’s easy to brew, cheap to make, it’s vegan, it’s gluten-free, and it’s FILLED with probiotics. If you don’t have someone local who is willing to share some water kefir grains with you, you…
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DIY Hand Sanitizer (Kid Friendly!)
As most people are already aware, traditional hand sanitizer is filled with not only yucky chemical ingredients, but they also typically contain alcohol which is very drying to your skin. We’ve come up with a super simple and hydrating hand sanitizer that is also considered kid friendly! To make this, we used a 1oz…
Blender Lemonade
It’s the middle of August, and it is HOT here in North Texas. Commonly over 100 degrees several days in a row, sometimes we just need an ice cold glass of lemonade to help us cool off. There’s a slight problem with this, though. Have you ever read the ingredients lists of the major lemonade…
Homemade DYE-FREE Edible Paint!
Kids LOVE to play with paint, and it is absolutely no mystery as to why: -It inspires them to use their creativity. -It’s a great sensory “toy.” -It can be a fun tool to use for learning fine motor skills. One of my readers/followers posted that she made homemade edible paints for her son…
Today’s Green Smoothie
What’s in my Green Smoothie today? I’ll tell you! -1 cup of raw milk -1/2 scoop of VegaOne Berry -1TBS Chia seeds -1 cup of raw spinach -1/2 cup (more if needed) of frozen mango chunks Blend well and enjoy! What’s your favorite green smoothie? Tell us! ***This post does contain some affiliate links,…
VegaOne: Review and Recipes
You guys probably know by now that I’m pretty picky when it comes to packaged foods I’ll allow in my body on a regular basis. I have found myself easily frustrated when it comes to the “health food” industry ESPECIALLY when it comes to protein shakes, workout supplements, and “health” smoothie mixes. In all honesty,…
Veggie Chocolate Cake
My baby cousin is turning 3! As most of you are aware, kids’ birthday cakes are generally filled with artifical ingredients, preservatives, GMO’s, and other ingredients that can be harmful to those with allergy issues (ingredient examples: gluten, dairy, etc). Why we feel the need to pollute our children’s bodies with junk is beyond me,…
Oven “Sun” Dried Tomatoes
I just LOVE the flavor that sun-dried tomatoes bring to a good meal. Whether I’m making a pizza, a sauce, or a salad, a hand full of these babies make it all better. What you’ll need: -Baby (cherry or grape) heirloom/organic tomatoes. I usually use a pint-sized basket at least. -1 or 2 heads of…
Chicken Stock
What do we do on a cold winter day? Make homemade chicken stock for all our holiday recipes! Did you know that homemade bone broth (chicken stock, beef stock, etc) from quality ingredients is vital to your health!? There is actually a reason that your great grandma tells you to make chicken soup when you’re…
2 Ingredient Cookies and 2 Ingredient Whipped Cream (Vegan friendly!)
Happy Weekend, Uprisers! My wonderful friend, Sabrina, taught me the most magical way to make (and eat) “cookies and cream.” The best part? These are both SUPER easy, and require two ingredients each to make (more optional ingredients can be added if desired, but we’ll get into that later). This tantalizing flavor experience starts with…