Are you looking for ways to reduce waste in your home? There is a lot that can be done if you are willing to make a few swaps. Here are some tips for how you can reduce waste in your home. America is in the midst of a trash crisis. We lead the way with China, Brazil, Japan, and Germany falling in line as the leading trash generators. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average American person produces 5.91 [...]
Coconut Flour Cake
Grain free and delicious, this coconut flour cake is sure to be a crowd pleaser! This vanilla coconut flour cake is light and just sweet, but not too sweet. It's simple to make and whips up in a cinch. You can use this recipe to make cupcakes, birthday cake or just for a fun treat. The recipe below makes one 8-inch cake. You can double the recipe to make two cakes or to make cupcakes. Top the cake with your favorite [...]
Toning Coffee Infused Body Butter
This luxurious coffee body butter moisturizes and tones skin! Use it daily on problem areas to reduce the appearance of cellulite and uneven skin. Homemade whipped body butter is simple to make and can often be made with butters and oils you have in your kitchen. Essential oils can be added or you can infuse herbs and spices into your oils. With this recipe I used coffee, which is amazing for your skin and can help to [...]
Coconut Oil vs. MCT Oil
Have you hopped on the coconut oil train yet? If not, you are missing out on the many research-backed health benefits of this tropical treasure. You may have also heard of MCT oil, a 100 percent saturated oil that is fast becoming trendy in the health and wellness space. But what does it have to offer that coconut does not or is the all natural coconut oil enough? Let’s take a closer look at both to find the answer. What [...]
8 Genius Ways To Use Coconut Oil For Skin Care
Coconut oil for skin? The benefits are far and wide. Here's how you can use coconut oil to moisturize and get your best skin ever. Who doesn't want soft, supple and vibrant skin? It is clear that great looking skin is heavily sought after by how many skin care products you find today. Rows and rows of products ranging in price and composition all targeting the same group - people, mostly women, who desire to have a youthful [...]
Soothing Coconut Oil Face Wash
This coconut oil face wash will change the way you view your skin. An added bonus is that you probably have these ingredients in your kitchen already! It's no secret that I love to use coconut oil for skin care. There are so many uses for coconut oil that I keep a bottle on my bathroom for everything from moisturizing my skin, oil pulling and brushing my teeth. While there are some people who don't do well using coconut [...]
How To Make Beet Kvass – A Healing Tonic!
Beet Kvass is a natural fermented beverage that is full of nutrients. It's known for tis cleansing and healing qualities and also aids in digestion. A few years ago I gave my mother the book Nourishing Traditions. My hope was that my mother would open up this book and read it. It took her over a year and a half to open up the book and look at it. She called me to ask me about a tonic called Beet Kvass. I told her the [...]
Chocolate Coconut Milk Ice Cream
This dairy free chocolate coconut milk ice cream is made with coconut cream, cocoa powder, vanilla and pure maple syrup. You'll love how easy it is to make! Ice cream is one of those treats I eat all year long. It doesn't matter how cold it is outside, it always sounds good to me! My daughter and I both have issues with dairy, so we go for the coconut and almond milk varieties of ice cream. I've been buying my dairy free [...]
