For decades, the insect repellent DEET has been the “gold standard” when it comes to deterring mosquitoes. Parents slather themselves and their children alike with unknown chemical compounds that soak into the skin and cause potentially irreversible health complications such as seizures, disorientation, and skin conditions. But if that’s the only option it’s surely better than contracting the West Nile, or Zika virus carried [...]
Coconut Flour Chocolate Cake
This coconut flour chocolate cake is perfectly moist with a rich chocolate flavor. This is the best coconut flour chocolate cake recipe ever! With one bite, you will be convinced. My friend kept requesting I make her that chocolate cake with that tasty icing. She has discerning tastes and doesn’t eat gluten-free. It felt like the biggest compliment. Coconut flour has a reputation for creating baked goods that are [...]
Homemade Bug Spray
This homemade bug spray recipe uses natural ingredients like witch hazel and essential oils to create a natural insect repellent without harmful chemicals. My family and I spend a lot of time outdoors, especially in the summer. While spending time outside is super important for your health, bug bites are defiantly not! If you're like me and attract all the bugs and mosquitos, then it's important that you find a bug [...]
3-Ingredient Cauliflower Tortillas
Cauliflower tortillas are a great alternative to wheat-based flour tortillas. They have a similar texture, are soft and flexible, and are made without grains, eggs, or dairy. This recipe is paleo, gluten-free, grain-free and vegan. I set out to make a great-tasting cauliflower tortilla. My first thought was it was going to taste eggy. So I thought gelatin would be great to replace some eggs in a regular cauliflower [...]
Babassu Oil vs Coconut Oil: The Ultimate Verdict
Coconut oil has been a popular multi-purpose oil for many years in the skincare and haircare industries. However, it seems there's a new kid on the block, in the form of the lightweight, moisturizing babassu oil - but which oil is best and why? Both coconut oil and babassu oil are firm favorites among skincare/haircare fanatics, and they're similar in many ways. However, they differ when it comes to their scents, textures, [...]
Starbucks Horchata Frappuccino (Copycat Recipe)
If there’s anything to guarantee putting a smile on my face, it’s brown sugar and cinnamon. I mean, when you think about it it’s the base of some of the homiest scents in the world. Apple pie. Apple crisp. Banana bread Brown sugar and cinnamon ice cream. Chocolate chip cookies. Cinnamon donuts. Cinnamon rolls. I know I’m forgetting a ton of things, so forgive me. But, after listing all of those [...]
