Learn how to open a coconut with this simple step-by-step guide, with pictures and instructions. Whether you're opening a brown coconut or a young coconut, I have the instructions, tips, and tricks to help you get the coconut opened easily (and safely!). Fresh coconut meat and coconut water are delicious! Before coconut water was readily available, I would purchase cases of young Thai coconuts from my local Asian [...]
GAPS Strawberry Cupcakes
These GAPS strawberry cupcakes are the perfect springtime or birthday treat for anyone who wants to avoid grains and refined sugar. This recipe was created by Marisa of Bumblebee Apothecary. Marisa is a mom of 4, a certified GAPS™ (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) Diet coach, and founder of the blog Bumblebee Apothecary where she shares nourishing recipes, natural remedies, and DIY skincare and home products. Thank you [...]
Homemade Glitter Gel
This DIY glitter gel is made with all natural ingredients that are gentle on the skin. A few weeks ago I shared a tutorial on how to make coconut oil lip gloss. I mentioned that my three-year old daughter loves to wear glitter gel. The ingredients in her glitter gel are completely unpronounceable! Definitely not something I want her to apply to her skin. How to make homemade glitter gel After doing some research I [...]
How To Cook With Coconut Oil
Unsure how to cook with coconut oil? Here are some tips that will help you learn how to cook with this healthy fat! When we started our real food journey one of the first changes we made was to switch out our cooking oil (canola oil) for a healthier oil, coconut oil! I head to learn how to cook with coconut oil. Once I figured out how coconut oil works best in replacing other oils, the transition was easy! Here are some [...]
Coconut Cult Yogurt: A Delicious Alternative to Dairy Yogurt
If you're looking for a plant-based yogurt with powerful probiotics, you'll want to check out The Coconut Cult! This delicious yogurt is available in various flavors such as Cookies n' Cream, Orange Dreamsicle, and Pina Colada. As someone who loves creamy yogurt that's full of flavor and good probiotics, I've made my own coconut milk yogurt with a probiotic pill, and have also made cultured coconut with coconut meat and [...]
DIY Beard Oil Recipe
Do you or someone you know have facial hair? If so this beard oil recipe is going to be a new favorite in your own. This beard oil is all natural and will tame any wild hairs and create soft beard hair that is nourished and shiny. Skip the expensive beard oils in the store and learn how to make this homemade beard oil with 4 ingredients. Beard care is important, as beard hair can become untamed, dry and more. So [...]
