Make this simple coconut lime body scrub with just a few ingredients! This body scrub exfoliates and moisturizes your skin, leaving it super soft! Coconut... Lime... two of my favorite aromas come together to make the ultimate coconut lime body scrub! I've been making a bunch of delicious sugar scrubs and body butters with my essential oils over the last few weeks. When I received my bottle of Lime Essential Oil I [...]
Homemade Slushies Made With Real Fruit
Slushies are my husband's favorite summer drink. I'm not the biggest fan of the long list of ingredients in convenient store slushies so I decided to make our own with real fruit and coconut water. These homemade slushies are wonderful on long hot summer days and have minerals and electrolytes to keep you hydrated! It happens a few times a year. My husband comes home with a very large red and blue [...]
When Does Flaxseed Oil Go Bad?
Flaxseeds are a nutritional powerhouse and a great source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Pressing and using the oil comes with similar health benefits but at the cost of shortened shelf life compared to whole flaxseeds. How long until flaxseed oil goes bad, then? Flaxseed oil has a short shelf life of around six months when sealed, shortening to around 2-3 months (max) after opening when stored in the fridge. Due to its [...]
When Does Beef Tallow Go Bad?
If you’re wondering why you’ve been hearing about beef tallow more often lately, it’s because it’s skyrocketing in popularity. According to a survey, interest in beef tallow has grown 95% over the last year. Beef tallow has been around for a while, but took a back seat to vegetable-based shortenings like Crisco when they were introduced in the early 1900s. Whether you’re new to using beef tallow or if you’re a seasoned [...]
DIY Sugar Lip Scrub
This DIY lip scrub will loosen flaky, dry skin leaving your lips soft, smooth and healthy-looking. Learn how to make your own homemade lip scrub with simple ingredients with this easy recipe! There’s nothing worse than dry cracked lips. Cold winter weather can leave your lips feeling rough and chapped. I use this homemade lip balm on my lips daily, but sometimes a good lip scrub is needed to exfoliate [...]
Coconut Milk Chia Pudding
This coconut milk chia pudding is a wonderful dessert that’s rich in omega-3s. This recipe is a healthy alternative to high sugar processed desserts. It uses pure maple syrup (or stevia) as a natural sweetener instead of sugar. I discovered chia seeds several years ago when I first started getting into health and nutrition. Now I see them all over the place in health food stores. You can buy chia kombucha and chia [...]
