Does coconut oil clog your drains? This is a common question asked often on my blog, especially on my coconut oil coffee body scrub and whipped body butter recipes. Nobody wants to ruin their plumbing by using coconut oil in the bathroom. I get it! First, I want to say that in all my years of using coconut oil I haven't had an issue with drains clogging. Here’s the thing though, I always take very hot baths and [...]
Coconut Water Kefir
Coconut water kefir is an immune boosting fermented beverage that helps to build good gut health and is full of electrolytes. Drink daily with each meal for better digestion. Coconut kefir was one of the first fermented beverage I made at home. I decided to give a try after reading The Body Ecology Diet by Donna Gates. According to her, "a half cup of the Coconut Water Kefir with meals greatly helps digestion." Coconut [...]
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Dairy Free)
Who says dairy free ice cream has to be boring? This Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream recipe is delicious, without a drop of dairy. I've been testing dairy-free coconut milk ice cream recipes for an e-book I hope to release sometime this summer. I made this mint chocolate chip ice cream last week and it was a huge hit with the kids! (I've also tested great dairy-free recipes for chocolate ice cream, banana ice cream, and [...]
Pina Colada Smoothie
This Pina Colada Smoothie is a refreshing beverage to start the day with! It's full of healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and natural sugars. Coconut and pineapple are a match made in heaven! I love the taste of tropical fruits and this smoothie reminds me of Hawaii! This recipes is made with fresh pineapple, coconut milk (use canned, not carton), bananas, raw honey, and gelatin (for protein). We enjoy a lot of [...]
Coconut Oil Uses: 100+ Benefits & Recipes
There are many benefits of using coconut oil. It's known to help boost the immune system, nourish the skin and increase energy. Here are over 100 everyday coconut oil uses. Coconut oil is known for its many uses in the kitchen but did you know you can use it on your skin, around the home, and in the bathroom? There are hundreds of coconut oil uses! I use coconut oil from head to toe in my homemade beauty products and [...]
Homemade Non-Toxic Eye Liner
This homemade eye liner is as natural as you can get - just three ingredients, all non-toxic. As an "all natural" mama I don't tend to wear makeup on a daily basis. More like, weekly or even monthly. I have sensitive eyes that tend to get irritated easily by mascara and eye liner. I've tried a few natural brands of makeup that I liked a lot, but still found that my eyes were too sensitive for them. Then I found this [...]
