OK, you have guessed, I have been in my happy place all weekend cooking and baking. I love it! One of the big challenges I am facing with a vegan diet is being prepared. When lunch time comes around, the most frustrating thing is. What the heck are we going to eat? I made 2 types of vegan burgers. A … Read More
Vegan Wolfberry cookies
We are working on eating less fat and less animal product but those of you that know me, know I have a sweet tooth! I won’t write too much of an intro as you really want the recipe. Here you are! Here is the recipe for Vegan Cookies: Ingredients 1 cup of Einkorn Flour 1/4 cup of instant oats … Read More
Why Stress is killing us
I say us, because I don’t think anyone is immune to high stress. If you are immune, we want to know how! So let’s talk science and how our bodies were created. When our bodies perceive danger, the adrenals (a small Gland in your Kidneys) releases Cortisol. It’s that fight or flight chemical our bodies use to prompt us into … Read More
My boy and his grief
In 2004 I adopted the first cat of my adult life Matilda, followed quickly the next year by Magoo. Those 2. Oh My Gosh. Both of them were failed fosters and out of 100’s of fosters, I can’t tell you specifically why I couldn’t let these 2 go. They are my babies!! Magoo is a pan leuk survivor. When he … Read More
Why your body didn’t revolt overnight
How did you feel this morning when you woke up? FABULOUS I hope!! Or did you wake up, not rested, a little sore, cranky or something worse? I personally woke up a tad sore because I played Netball last night and while that ball is in the air, I don’t think of myself as 40 something, I think about how … Read More
Poop Pods!
The unsavory fact that loos stink. Especially when someone has been number 2. We don’t use matches, candles or air fresheners so this is what we use. (It also cleans that awful ring around the toilet). 3 cups baking soda 1 cup of citric acid 1 tablespoon of Thieves dishsoap 1-2 tablesppons of water 20 -30 drops of essential oil. … Read More
From Flu season to allergy season in a hot minute. How to give your sinuses a fighting chance
That’s it! We hit 90 degrees today, everything is blooming and it smells wonderful!! Or does it? Does it smell amazing, or is it causing you to be locked up inside with a box of Kleenex by your side? Not us anymore! In many areas of the United States, spring allergies begin in February and last until the early summer. … Read More
Freedom isn’t money and money isn’t freedom
As I face Lay offs yet again this week, I want to get real and address the elephant in the room. Do you rely on one source of income? If you do, you may want to read on. I didn’t want to write about this initially to sound ungrateful. I am SOOO grateful for all the opportunities I have been … Read More
If you are afraid of essential oils, you need to read this
Lets get back to basics. Using oils doesn’t have to be overwhelming. we are talking 100% plants. Are you afraid of going out into the garden and smelling all your plants? No need to be 🙂 Lets talk safety first. Citrus oils are photo sensitive so don’t put them on your skin for 24 hours before going into the sun. Never … Read More
Back to basics
You have your oils and if you are anything like me, you have probably forgotten 75% of what you learned in class. At least that’s what I did! You probably do remember how many amazing uses these oils have but you can’t remember what is for what and how to use it? Don’t worry. I am here to help. Here … Read More